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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Optimize production processes

Reduce the ecological footprint

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Closing date : March 13, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

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

Location

Quebec

Legal structures

Financial cooperative
Non-profit
Public or Parapublic institution
For-profit business
Social economy enterprise
Non-financial cooperative

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Environment
Economic, Social and Community Development
Employment and Training
Business Associations
Professional Associations

Target groups

Business owners / entrepreneurs

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

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

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 during training hours and the implementation period in the company (with a maximum eligible hourly rate of $100 per hour).
Expenses associated with training for one or more skills.

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

How to apply

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Visées program — Training Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Visées program — Training. 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 Visées program — Training?

How much funding can be received?

Who is eligible for the Visées program — Training program?

To be eligible for the Visées program — Training program, you must: 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.