Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Fonds RISQ

Overview of Available Grants and Funding

The Fonds RISQ is a financial organization dedicated to supporting the development of the social economy in Quebec. By offering financing solutions tailored to non-profit organizations and social enterprises, RISQ aims to stimulate innovation and sustainability within the sector. Its mission is to facilitate access to essential funding for collective projects, thereby contributing to the economic and social vitality of communities.

The RISQ Fund: Tailored Financing for Social Economy Enterprises

What is the RISQ Fund?

The Réseau d’investissement social du Québec (RISQ) is a social investment network that has been supporting social economy businesses since 1997. As a specialized risk capital fund, RISQ offers loans designed to support financially viable and socially impactful ventures created as nonprofits (NPOs) or cooperatives across various sectors in Québec.

Support for Every Stage of Development

RISQ provides custom financial solutions to foster the emergence, development, growth, and consolidation of social economy enterprises. Whether you are launching a new social enterprise, strengthening your existing activities, or ensuring a project’s sustainability, RISQ adapts its support to meet your needs and reality.

Inspiring Success Stories

Over the years, RISQ has helped bring numerous innovative collective projects to life. By funding projects that promote social action and community structure, RISQ acts as a catalyst for impactful and positive change throughout Québec.

A Collaborative Approach to Social Finance

RISQ collaborates with other major actors of solidarity and responsible finance in Québec. By participating in networks like CAP Finance, RISQ ensures that every financial tool works together to optimize funding structures and better support collective enterprises.

Impressive Impact

From 1997 to 2024, RISQ has been a key financial lever across Québec. Thanks to its loans and expert guidance: - Hundreds of collective enterprises have been supported, - Millions of dollars have been invested, - Thousands of jobs have been created and maintained.

Go Further: The Guide to Social Enterprise Analysis

RISQ also offers expert knowledge through resources like the "Guide to Social Enterprise Analysis", helping entrepreneurs and partners better understand and evaluate the realities of social economy businesses. The RISQ Fund remains at the forefront of innovative, socially minded finance, empowering communities and entrepreneurs to move from idea to action through tailored support and meaningful investment.View organization website

List of grants and funding offered by Fonds RISQ

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