Open
Workforce Development Program Supporting Employee Training in Québec
Quebec, Canada
Up to 100,000 $
Food service
Fund your projects in food service
Investments in kitchen equipment, fit-outs, digitization, training, and energy efficiency can open the door to grants. helloDarwin helps identify the right programs for your industry.
What makes funding in food service complex
Food service businesses often need to combine expenses, sector proof, intake dates, and economic objectives to secure the right funding.
Varied expenses
Equipment, technology, training, hiring, energy efficiency, or expansion can fall under different programs.
Sector-specific proof
Programs need to understand the context in food service, the budget, outcomes, and operational risks.
Timing requirements
Many programs require applications before the purchase, signature, or project start.
Grants in food service
Food service businesses can access programs to modernize operations, develop markets, improve productivity, or reduce costs.
Open
Supports Canadian SMEs’ export activities in new international markets
Canada
Closes on August 31, 2026
Up to 50,000 $
Open
Funding for feasibility studies and investment planning
Quebec, Canada
Closes on March 31, 2027
Up to 50,000 $
Accepted$100K-$250K
2026Accommodation and food services
Renovation subsidy for retail businesses on Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$50K-$100K
2025Accommodation and food services
Défi-Québec, Commercial City
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$50K-$100K
2025Accommodation and food services
Healthy Eating Program Component 2 – Support for the development and modification of the nutritional value of processed foods
Applied innovation project with commercial potential
Accepted$50K-$100K
2025Accommodation and food services
MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$25K-$50K
2026Accommodation and food services
Montréal Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$25K-$50K
2025Accommodation and food services
FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 1
Applied innovation project with commercial potential
Accepted$25K-$50K
2025Accommodation and food services
Financial assistance: businesses in areas affected by major construction work
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$25K-$50K
2025Accommodation and food services
Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Accommodation and food services
Relève Alimentaire Québec Award
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Accommodation and food services
Support for the purchase of electric off-road vehicles (VHRE)
Energy transition aligned with performance
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Accommodation and food services
Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
Training and hiring aligned with a business project
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Accommodation and food services
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Hosting
Digital project to structure growth
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Frequently asked questions
Need help deciding what applies to your business? Talk to an expert and get a clearer next step.
What food service projects can qualify for support?
Restaurants and food service businesses may find programs for digital tools, kitchen equipment, training, energy efficiency, storefront improvements, tourism, expansion, or local economic development.
What should a food service business prepare before applying?
Prepare the investment list, quotes, expected impact on operations, jobs or revenue, location details, permits if relevant, and a realistic timeline for purchase or implementation.
How can helloDarwin help avoid weak-fit programs?
We separate programs meant for restaurants, tourism, retail, training, digital adoption, or municipal revitalization so your team focuses on the opportunities that actually match the project.