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Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3
Supports collaborative projects among Quebec social economy organizations
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Archived
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Social Economy Support Program (PSES) – Stream 3 offers up to $100,000 to support collaborative projects among social economy enterprises in Quebec, focusing on resource sharing, joint services, or pooled activities. Eligible initiatives include shared procurement, production, marketing, access to specialized resources, and pooling of human resources, equipment, technology, or real estate infrastructure.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaboration projects involving the sharing or pooling of resources, services, or activities among social economy enterprises.
- Joint initiatives to optimize procurement, production, or marketing operations.
- Mutualization of access to specialized external resources.
- Sharing of human resources, equipment, technologies, or real estate infrastructure between social economy enterprises.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Social economy enterprises (cooperatives or non-profit organizations) as defined by the Loi sur l’économie sociale (RLRQ, chapter E 1.1.1)
- Associations or federations of social economy enterprises or other groupings of social economy enterprises in Quebec
- Social economy support organizations with an establishment in Quebec and recognized expertise in social economy
Who is not eligible
- Projects involving only organizations that support businesses, social economy support organizations, or local and regional development organizations (mutualization exclusively among these entities is not eligible).
- Newly established social economy enterprises whose sole purpose is to provide mutualized services to their members (start-up mutualization enterprises are not eligible).
- Projects that are already eligible for support under the "Transformation numérique de groupes d’entreprises collectives" initiative.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries, wages, and social benefits directly related to the project.
- Professional fees and honoraria for services related to the project.
- Materials and communication costs necessary for project implementation.
- Travel and accommodation expenses, complying with Quebec government management policies.
- Rental costs for spaces or premises (excluding the organization's main office).
- Purchase or rental of equipment, up to a maximum of 25% of total eligible expenses.
- Administrative follow-up costs related to the project, up to a maximum of 5% of eligible expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies established in Quebec.
Additional information
- Dynamic PDF forms must be opened with Adobe Reader version 10 or later, which is available for free download.
- Applications must be submitted in French; incomplete submissions will be deemed ineligible.
- Key documents include a detailed project description, financial statements, commitment letters, and any other documents depending on the project's nature.
- Assistance with accessibility or technical difficulties in downloading or opening forms is available.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3?
The Social Economy Support Program (PSES) – Stream 3 offers up to $100,000 to support collaborative projects among social economy enterprises in Quebec, focusing on resource sharing, joint services, or pooled activities. Eligible initiatives include shared procurement, production, marketing, access to specialized resources, and pooling of human resources, equipment, technology, or real estate infrastructure.
How much funding can be received?
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3 Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3 program?
To be eligible for the Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3 program, you must:
Must be a social economy enterprise (cooperative or non-profit) as defined by Quebec law.
Must represent a group of at least three social economy enterprises collaborating on mutualization activities.
What expenses are eligible under Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3?
Collaboration projects involving the sharing or pooling of resources, services, or activities among social economy enterprises.
Joint initiatives to optimize procurement, production, or marketing operations.
Mutualization of access to specialized external resources.
Sharing of human resources, equipment, technologies, or real estate infrastructure between social economy enterprises.
Who can I contact for more information about the Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3?
You can contact Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec by email at economie.sociale@economie.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 4186915698.
Where is the Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3 available?
The Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3 is a Grant and Funding