Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure

Modernizing facilities and adopting new technologies can be a major hurdle for fish and seafood businesses, especially in capital‑intensive operations. The Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure stream is designed to help address that challenge by supporting projects that strengthen physical assets and encourage more sustainable, efficient operations across Quebec’s fisheries and aquaculture sector. Delivered by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the program focuses on investments that help the industry evolve, from upgraded processing facilities to infrastructure that enables new production methods or environmental improvements.

This funding is particularly relevant for small, medium, and larger enterprises involved in harvesting, processing, or aquaculture, as well as organizations that support these activities. Projects that introduce innovative equipment, modernize facilities, or enable the adoption of new technologies are a strong fit, especially where they contribute to long‑term economic benefits for Quebec’s fish and seafood industry. Funding support can be significant, reaching up to around $1 million for larger infrastructure initiatives, and contributions are non‑repayable, helping reduce the financial risk of major capital projects.

While applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, demand for this fund is high and available funding is limited, meaning not all submissions can be supported immediately. For Quebec businesses planning infrastructure upgrades and wanting to understand whether their project aligns with the fund’s priorities, reviewing the full program details through GrantHub is a smart next step.