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Grants and Funding for Social Economy Organizations in Canada for 2026

The social economy in Canada is a vibrant sector comprised of non-profit organizations, charities, co-operatives, social enterprises, and other mission-driven entities dedicated to social or environmental objectives. Rather than maximizing profits for shareholders, these social purpose organizations reinvest surpluses into their missions and communities.

629 programs
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Supports business growth in targeted Quebec territories
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $125,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub logo
    Partnering and CollaborationUnknown

    Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub

    Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
    National network for women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsUnknown

    Financial support for the integration of foreign-trained employees

    Government of Québec, Services Québec
    Supports integration of foreign-trained professionals into Quebec workforce
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    ÉcoPerformance — Energy management stream

    Government of Québec
    Support for energy management systems in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Manicouagan logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Territorial Development Support Policy – Component 1: Support for regional outreach

    MRC de Manicouagan
    Financial support for regional development and business innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de D'Autray logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    MRC de D’Autray — Support program for emerging business projects

    MRC de D'Autray
    Non-repayable aid for emerging business projects in D’Autray
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Haut-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    MRC du Haut-Richelieu — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2

    MRC du Haut-Richelieu
    Funding to support regional economic and community development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Kamouraska logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)

    MRC Kamouraska
    Non-repayable financial aid up to $5,000 for eligible projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Saint-Pascal, Quebec, Canada

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  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    MRC L'Islet — Fund to help architectural design companies conquer new markets

    MRC de L'Islet
    Funding to help architectural design firms reach new markets
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Les Basques (CLD) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE

    MRC Les Basques (CLD)
    Business support for startups and growth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ville de La Tuque logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 1 - Regional outreach support

    Ville de La Tuque
    Support for regional mobilizing projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant

    Government of Ontario, Immigration, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
    Grants to train apprentices
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 17,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Expert AdviceUnknown

    ACOA Business Information Services — Newfoundland and Labrador

    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Free bilingual business information and referrals
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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  • Quebec Wildlife Foundation (FFQ) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Aquatic habitat quality improvement (AQHA)

    Quebec Wildlife Foundation (FFQ)
    Supports aquatic habitat conservation and restoration
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation

    City of Ottawa
    Supports redevelopment of contaminated sites for new residential use
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) logo
    Expert AdviceUnknown

    Economic Development Officers

    Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
    Northwest Territories business support services
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    NT, Canada
  • Network of specialized manpower services (RSSMO) logo
    Grant and FundingOther SupportUnknown

    Employers — FIT Project

    Network of specialized manpower services (RSSMO)
    Salary support for workforce integration in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada

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  • Entreprendre Sherbrooke logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Propulsion Fund Sherbrooke

    Entreprendre Sherbrooke
    Non-repayable funding for Sherbrooke businesses
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $20,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceUnknown

    INNOGEC

    City of Montreal, PME MTL
    Supports consulting and governance services for Montréal social enterprises
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • So Much Better At Home (RAMQ) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Light and heavy cleaning services

    So Much Better At Home (RAMQ)
    Financial support for home cleaning services
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Thérèse de Blainville logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    MRC Thérèse de Blainville — Business start-up fund

    MRC Thérèse de Blainville
    Supports new entrepreneurs to start or acquire a business
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationUnknown

    Research Partnerships

    Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Government of Alberta
    Supports collaborative social sciences and humanities research partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Canada
  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Signature Innovation Program

    MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord
    Tourism projects showcasing water and forest
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-financial cooperative, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support

    Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
    Funding for sector growth and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    NT, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services

    Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
    Financial support for labour market partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada