FINANCIAL SUPPORT

The Fonds d’initiatives nordiques (FIN) has been implemented to support projects of interest to northern communities.

The projects must fall within the scope of one of the strategic directions of the 2020-2023 Northern Action Plan, namely, access to Québec’s northern territory, a strong, diversified economic fabric, an attractive, dynamic living environment, and a northern environment to be preserved.

The FIN comprises two sections:

Section A: Community Development and Environmental Conservation

Section A seeks to support and promote projects that foster:

• development and well-being in northern communities;
• environmental protection and biodiversity conservation;
• the development of the northern territory and the vitality of communities there;
• the capacity to act of northern communities.

Submission of applications

The SPN invites eligible organizations to submit a project in the context of the first call for projects of the 2020-2021 fiscal year, before  deadline of February 3, 2021.

Consult the Application Guide to obtain full details.
Download the application form.

Section B: Entrepreneurial Initiatives

Section B seeks to support and promote projects that:

• encourage the implementation by stakeholders in the territory of structuring entrepreneurship projects;
• support economic diversification projects;
• enhance business performance;
• foster job creation.

Submission of applications

Applications for financial support can be submitted at any time. However, decisions on financing will be made on set dates.

Consult the Application Guide to obtain full details.
Download the application form.

Consult the Programme d’aide financière visant les chemins multiressources du secteur minier.

The Programme de développement de serres communautaires covers community greenhouse projects that promote the enhancement of the health and well-being of local populations by:

• improving supplies of fresh, nutritious local products;
• stimulating community life (citizen involvement, possible linkage with schools to use the greenhouses as an educational tool, and so on);
• enhancing food security.

Submitting applications for financial support

Applications for financial support can be submitted at any time. However, decisions on financing will be made on set dates.

Consult the Application Guide to obtain full details.
Download the application form.

The SPN has established the Programme de formation de la main-d’œuvre en milieu nordique to support training projects of interest to northern communities to help meet growing demand for workers in the territory.

Call for projects

The SPN invites eligible organizations to submit a project in the context of the first call for projects of the 2020-2021 fiscal year, before the deadline of February 17, 2021.

Consult the Application Guide to obtain full details.
Download the application form.

The Opportunity Budget is a governmental financial tool included in the Northern Action Plan 2020-2023 (NAP 20-23) to provide financial assistance for new actions under the NAP 20-23 in order to respond to constantly changing issues and needs in the North.

Consult the Application Guide to obtain full details.
Download the application form.

Should you have questions concerning the financial assistance programs, please contact the Société du Plan Nord’s advisors at the office nearest to your community.