Grants available for businesses in Centre-du-Québec
From training programs to research initiatives, discover the diverse range of activities in Centre-du-Québec that benefit from various forms of support.
22 opportunities available

Grant and FundingArchived
MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA)
MRC ArthabaskaStartup support with financial and technical assistance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Arthabaska - Honorary loan
MRC ArthabaskaYoung entrepreneurs' short-term loan, Victoriaville region support
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
MRC ArthabaskaFLS offers financial and technical support to eligible businesses
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS)
MRC BécancourLocal Solidarity Fund loans for eligible Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $100,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
MRC L'ÉrableFLS supports business start-up, expansion, and consolidation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Arthabaska - Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC ArthabaskaFinancial and technical support for business growth and startups
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $40,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC L'ÉrableLocal Investment Fund: financial aid for business growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Drummond — Business Succession Program
MRC DrummondBusiness financing demystified for tailored entrepreneurial support
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)
MRC BécancourBusiness Support Fund for investment project preparation assistance
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component
MRC BécancourInvestment loans for new, developing, or acquiring businesses
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $75,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingArchived
MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
MRC ArthabaskaEntrepreneur assistance program for young business development in Arthabaska
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour — Local investment fund (FLI) - “new business” component
MRC BécancourInvestment loan for Quebec manufacturing startups under two years
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Drummond — Local investment funds and local solidarity funds
MRC DrummondDevelopment funding for eligible Quebec manufacturing businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Business to be acquired” component
MRC BécancourSupports business acquisitions through term loans for eligible sectors
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Érable — FLI - Social economy development
MRC L'ÉrableSocial economy project funding up to $25,000
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Developing business” component
MRC BécancourDevelopment loans for Quebec manufacturing businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2)
MRC Nicolet-YamaskaSupports local and regional development for Quebec municipalities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingArchived
MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
MRC ArthabaskaFunds nonprofit cooperatives addressing community social needs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)
MRC BécancourGrants for social economy non-profits and cooperatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
MRC Arthabaska — Futurpreneur Canada
MRC ArthabaskaFunding and mentorship for young entrepreneurs in Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Signature project (FRR part 3)
MRC Nicolet-YamaskaEcological transition projects for Quebec's MRCs development
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA)
MRC L'ÉrableFinancial and technical support for new entrepreneurs in L’Érable
Eligible Funding
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout