Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Funding
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Who actually receives this funding
510 businesses received this funding in 2025 — 12,587 awards since 2006. Typical award: $215.3K. Half of all awards fall between $100K and $500K. Top provinces: Quebec 100%. Covers: All CED-Quebec (ced-dec) direct G&C agreements (all programs — QEDP + REGI + BRG + IDEA-SME + RTRI + RDII + CFP and sub-streams). CED org code = 'ced-dec'. Umbrella entry covering ~16,461 rows. For per-program stats, see catalogIds 215 (REGI BSP), 241 (QEDP), 319 (RTRI), 320 (RDII). Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure data · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Data through Q3 2026.
The typical award here is $215.3K — the median of 12,587 awards since 2006. In 2025, 510 organizations were funded.
Covers all CED-Quebec programs — including community and non-profit streams.
Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure
Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
CED provides interest-free repayable contributions to Quebec SMEs covering up to 50% of eligible costs with a 2-year grace period through its REGI Business Scale-up and Quebec Economic Development programs (year-round intake). Non-repayable contributions of up to 90% are available to not-for-profit organizations. Retail, food services, transportation, and personal service businesses are ineligible.
Eligibility Requirements
- Business or organization headquartered or operating in Quebec
- Not a retail business, food service provider (restaurant, catering), or transportation service company (for most streams)
- Not a government body or non-profit for most REGI/ESSOR streams
- Project involves manufacturing, food processing, ICT, life sciences, or innovation activities that generate economic benefit for Quebec
- Demonstrates capacity to repay the interest-free contribution over the agreed term
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Varies
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Federal
- Co-Funding
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing
Program Scorecard
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How to Win
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Insider TipCED's core SME programs (REGI Business Scale-up) provide repayable contributions — functionally interest-free loans with a 2-year grace period, not grants.
Rejection Pitfalls 9
- Ineligible sector — retail, food services, transportation, housing construction, daycare, personal services are excluded from REGI
Success Profile
Evaluation Criteria
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 10
Eligible Expenses 14
Ineligible Expenses 7
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
Ineligible Organizations
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Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
Compatible Programs
Clawback Risk
Medium RiskHow CED Compares
Side-by-side with similar programs
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