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Quebec Business Grants & Funding Programs 2026

Quebec businesses have access to federal programs available to all Canadians, plus provincial and regional programs through Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED). This guide covers every active program, organized by funding amount and ease of access.

Capital: Quebec City Population: 8.9M Federal Agency: Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Provincial Bodies: Investissement Québec, CDPQ

Best Quebec Business Grants Right Now

provincial Active

Investissement Québec Business Loans

$50,000–$5M+

Quebec's economic development arm offers loans and equity for growth-stage businesses.

municipal Active

PME MTL (Montreal businesses)

Up to $50,000

Montreal-specific grants and loans for SMEs in all sectors.

provincial Active

Programme aide à l'entrepreneuriat

Varies

Quebec provincial program supporting new business creation.

federal Active

CED Business Scale-Up (Quebec)

Up to $1M

Federal funding for Quebec businesses with high growth potential.

provincial Active

PAMT (Apprenticeship Programs Quebec)

Up to $10,000

Quebec apprenticeship incentives for employers hiring apprentices.

Federal Programs Available in Quebec

All federal programs are available to Quebec businesses regardless of sector or size:

CSBFP Loans — $50K–$1.15M for equipment, leasehold improvements, real property
NRC IRAP — Up to $1M for tech innovation and R&D
SR&ED Tax Credits — 15–35% refund on qualifying R&D costs
CanExport SMEs — $10K–$50K for export market development
CDAP — Up to $15K for digital technology adoption
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy — $20K–$100K for women-led businesses
Canada Job Grant — 2/3 of employee training costs covered
Black Entrepreneurship Program — $25K–$250K for Black Canadian entrepreneurs

Quebec City Grant Guides

Municipal CIP programs and BIA grants vary by city. Select yours for a detailed breakdown:

Montreal

Greater Montreal 20+ programs

Quebec City

Quebec CMA 15+ programs

Laval

Greater Montreal 14+ programs

Gatineau

National Capital Region 14+ programs

Sherbrooke

Eastern Townships 10+ programs

Longueuil

Greater Montreal 14+ programs

Saguenay

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean 9+ programs

Trois-Rivières

Mauricie 9+ programs

Frequently Asked Questions — Quebec Grants

What business grants are available in Quebec in 2026?
Quebec businesses can access federal programs (IRAP, SR&ED, CSBFP, CanExport) plus provincial programs through Investissement Québec, PME MTL (Montreal), and the Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED). SR&ED tax credits are particularly valuable in Quebec, which adds a provincial R&D credit on top of the federal credit.
Does Quebec have its own business grant programs?
Yes. Quebec has one of Canada's most comprehensive provincial funding systems, including Investissement Québec (loans from $50K), PME MTL for Montreal SMEs (grants up to $50K), and the Fonds locaux de solidarité in many regions.
How do I get a business grant in Montreal?
Montreal businesses should contact PME MTL (pmemtl.com) for local grants and loans, apply to Investissement Québec for larger projects, and check their arrondissement (borough) for facade/signage improvement grants similar to Ontario CIP programs.

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