How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $8000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Visées program — Training?

Visées program — Training is funded by Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ), Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM)

What are Visées program — Training's eligibility criterias?

Be legally registered with the Quebec enterprise register (NEQ). Not be a government, public, municipal, or school organization, nor subject to the Act on the Ministry of the Executive Council (Act M-30). Employ at least one full-time equivalent employee, distinct from owners, shareholders, managers, and their immediate family members.

Visées program — Training

Last Update: June 5, 2025

QC, Canada

Visées funds employee skill development for Quebec businesses

Visées program — Training at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $8,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services

Grant Providers

Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ)
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM)

Status

Open

Overview of the Visées program — Training program

The Visées program offers grants of up to $8,000 per employee, aiming to support businesses in upskilling their workforce. It covers 50% of the employee’s salary during training hours and the costs associated with developing one or more skills.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial support of up to $8,000 per employee.
Covers 50% of the employee’s salary during training hours.
Includes reimbursement of training costs for one or more skill areas.
No limit to the number of employees eligible for training under this program.

Eligible projects & activities

Training employees in digital technologies.
Training in cybersecurity skills.
Upskilling staff in agricultural technologies.
Developing expertise in advanced manufacturing.
Training in clean technologies.
Enhancing skills related to bioproduction.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 25,000

Developing a sustainable community garden initiative

Eligibility criteria of the Visées program — Training program

The business must be registered in the Quebec enterprise register (NEQ).
The business must not be a government, public, municipal, or school organization (must not be subject to law M-30).
The business must not be a sole proprietorship.

Who is eligible?

Companies registered in Quebec (registered in the Quebec enterprise register)
Businesses operating in digital technologies
Businesses in cybersecurity
Companies in agricultural technologies
Firms in advanced manufacturing
Companies in clean technologies
Businesses in bioproduction

Who is not eligible

Government, public, municipal, or school organizations (subject to law M-30).
Sole proprietorships.

Eligible expenses

50% of the employee’s salary for training hours
Costs associated with training for one or more skills

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

How to apply to the Visées program — Training program

Pre-registration

Fill out the pre-registration form to express interest in the grant.
Participate in the support pathway offered by Visées.

Completion of training

Finalize the training path for the employee concerned.

Collection of supporting documents

Obtain a signed agreement with Visées.
Prepare a company check specimen.
Provide the training invoice and proof of disbursement.
Acquire the employment enhancement certification.
Gather the first and last payslips of the employee during the training.

Submission and confirmation

Send all required supporting documents to Visées.
Receive a submission confirmation after document verification.

Additional information

Additional relevant information for this grant program includes:

There is no limit to the number of employees that a business can train under this grant.
The grant covers 50% of the employee’s salary for training hours.
Pre-registration is encouraged to receive support from the Visées team.
A signed agreement with Visées is required before the receipt of financial aid.
An employment upgrade template will be provided by Visées for each employee.
Avoid cheque for the business is needed for the application process.