Small business funding in Quebec
Quebec has funding for storefront and energy projects. Quebec City reimburses 50% of facade and signage work up to $50,000. Gatineau covers up to 70% up to $50,000 for downtown businesses. Hydro-Québec's Efficient Solutions program covers up to 90% of eligible equipment costs plus up to $60,000 for an energy analysis. BBN Labs helps you find the programs that fit and sends deadline alerts. You apply on the official program site.
Local funding options
Quebec has storefront funding in many cities, each with its own rules. Montreal's Commerce-Montréal grant reimbursed 40% of eligible renovation costs up to $50,000, plus 75% of professional fees up to $10,000; the City has since ended its application periods. Quebec City covers 50% of facade and signage work up to $50,000, with extra money for heritage details and an accessibility ramp. Gatineau, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières and Drummondville run their own storefront grants too, with caps from $50,000 in Drummondville up to $150,000 for larger buildings in Trois-Rivières. These are cost-share programs, so you pay for the work and get reimbursed for your share once it is approved.
Hydro-Québec's Efficient Solutions program covers up to 90% of eligible equipment costs and up to $60,000 for an energy analysis. The province's ÉcoPerformance grant funds efficiency and conversion projects that lower operating costs. Montreal's PME MTL retail fund adds a non-repayable grant of up to $25,000 per 12-month period for shops on Montreal commercial streets, toward launching or adapting a shop. These programs pay for storefront work, energy-efficient equipment and the costs of opening or adapting a shop.
Tell us your city and what you want to do, and the funding fit check shows which of these programs fits.
City rules we checked
- Commerce-Montréal's storefront and building renovation grant covered 40% of eligible costs up to $50,000 per project, plus 75% of professional fees up to $10,000. The City's page (updated September 1, 2026) says the application periods have ended. source ↗
- Quebec City's commercial-artery facade grant reimburses 50% of eligible costs up to $50,000 per building, with up to $10,000 more for heritage features and up to $6,000 for an accessibility ramp. source ↗
- Hydro-Québec's Efficient Solutions program covers up to 90% of eligible costs for commercial, institutional and industrial equipment, and up to $60,000 toward an energy analysis. source ↗
Notes reflect official sources as checked on September 24, 2026; programs change, so confirm with the administrator.
Programs
Funding programs for Quebec
Every program shows its official source, what kind of help it is, and when we last checked it.
Efficient Solutions Program
Up to $60,000
Hydro-Québec gives financial support to commercial, institutional and industrial organizations that improve HVAC, lighting and other systems to save…
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ÉcoPerformance: Simplified Implementation
This Quebec government program provides financial aid for energy efficiency, conversion, and greenhouse gas reduction projects.
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PME MTL: Funds for Retail businesses
Up to $25,000
This fund supports retail businesses on Montreal commercial streets with non-repayable grants for new launches, model adaptations, or resilience…
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MicroEntreprendre
$2,000–$20,000
Access up to $20,000 in microcredit and hands-on support through a network of 20 Quebec organizations designed for entrepreneurs who cannot access…
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Fonds locaux d'investissement (FLI)
Up to $150,000
Your local MRC (regional county municipality) offers government-backed loans or loan guarantees for startup, expansion, transformation, or succession…
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Roulez Vert: Rebate for charging station at work
This Quebec government subsidy helps businesses pay for buying and installing electric vehicle charging stations at the workplace.
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Revenu Québec: Tax Credit for an On-the-Job Training Period
From $2,500
A refundable Quebec tax credit for businesses that host a full-time student trainee or an apprentice in the Workplace Apprenticeship Program.
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Project Financing
Investissement Québec offers loans, investments, and government programs to help Quebec businesses at any growth stage carry out their projects.
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Transportez vert: Direct current fast charging station
Up to $50,000
Quebec's Ecorecharge program pays back 50% of eligible costs when your business installs DC fast chargers.
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Funding by need
What funding can pay for in Quebec
Funding for Storefronts and Facades
Grants and loans that may help pay for storefront and facade work.
Funding for Storefront Signage
Grants and loans that may help pay for new storefront signage.
Funding for Accessibility
Grants for ramps, doors and washrooms may help pay for accessibility improvements.
Funding for Energy Efficiency
Grants and loans may help pay for lighting, HVAC and refrigeration improvements.
Funding for Retail POS
Grants and loans that may help pay for point-of-sale systems and other store technology.
Funding for Websites
Grants and loans to help you build or improve your business website.
Frequently asked questions
Which Quebec programs pay for a storefront project?
Plenty, and it depends on your city. Quebec City reimburses 50% of facade and signage work up to $50,000, and Gatineau covers up to 70% up to $50,000 downtown. Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières and Drummondville run their own facade grants as well. These are cost-share grants, so you pay first and get reimbursed for your share after the work is approved. Tell us your city and we will show which storefront and signage grants fit. You apply on each official program site.
Can Quebec funding help lower my energy costs?
Yes. Hydro-Québec's Efficient Solutions program covers up to 90% of eligible equipment costs and up to $60,000 for an energy analysis, and the province's ÉcoPerformance grant funds efficiency and conversion projects. These are cost-share programs, so you pay first and get reimbursed for your share once the work is approved. We explain the rules and deadlines, and you apply on the official program site.
Also see: all verified funding in Quebec, the full funding list and our guides.