PartÉS Program

PartÉS Program is sponsored by Réseau d'investissement social du Québec. Specifically designed for social economy enterprises and cooperatives, the PartÉS program provides capacity-building grants. It covers expenses such as business planning, market research, and feasibility studies.

PartÉS — Programme d'appui aux ressources techniques en économie sociale — Eligibility, Funding & How to Apply | GrantCompass Updated June 2026 · Verified against Réseau d'investissement social du Québec (RISQ) / Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation (MEIE) guidelines PartÉS — Programme d'appui aux ressources techniques en économie sociale Réseau d'investissement social du Québec (RISQ) / Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation (MEIE) Visit Official Program → Get your instant eligibility verdict plus a head start on the application.

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Take the 2-minute quiz → What this program funds and who can apply Incorporated Quebec cooperatives or non-profit organizations with a commercial activity mandate Social economy enterprises at any stage: pre-startup (emergence), growth, or consolidation/reorganization Project must engage a qualified external consultant or specialist — PartÉS does not fund internal labour Organization must be in good standing (not in bankruptcy or receivership) For-profit private companies are not eligible; the enterprise must have a social economy legal structure Up to $15,000 (50% cost-share on consulting fees) Up to 50% of eligible costs Competition, effort, and approval at a glance See your real odds on this program — and exactly what it takes to win it.

Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like PartÉS does not cover GST/QST — build your consultant quote net of taxes. See what trips up most applicants for this program — and how to avoid it. See what successful applicants for this program actually look like.

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Just this one program? Unlock the Playbook alone — $19 Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses Contact RISQ for pre-application guidance Reach out to RISQ ( [email protected] or 514-866-2355) to confirm organizational eligibility and ensure the planned consulting mandate is within PartÉS scope before commissioning a consultant.

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Sole proprietors, for-profit companies, and unincorporated entities are ineligible. What's the typical award amount? Most awards are $5,000–$15,000, with $15k requiring $30k in total consulting fees.

Smaller mandates (e.g., feasibility studies) typically receive $5k–$10k. Do I need to pay upfront for consultant fees? Yes — a 10% down payment is required for $1k–$5k mandates, 20% for larger ones.

This can be covered by other grants or donations (e.g., municipal funds) to avoid out-of-pocket costs. Why do applications get rejected? Common rejections: for-profit structure, vague consulting mandate (PartÉS funds external specialists only), GST/QST included in budget, or missing corporate resolution.

Can I stack PartÉS with other grants? Yes — stack with municipal funds (e.g., CDÉS), PME MTL FDÉS, or Investissement Québec programs. They cover different costs (consulting vs. loans/equity) so they complement cleanly.

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