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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Fonds RISQ (RISQ)

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. View Fonds RISQ (RISQ)'s website for more information.

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    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Capital lending

    Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
    Financing for social economy business capitalization
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
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    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Fonds L’ampli

    Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
    Financing tool for community matching capital
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
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    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Innovation and Growth Fund in Social Economy

    Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
    Revenue-based financing for social economy growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Prêt de prédémarrage

    Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
    Pre-startup financing for social economy businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ready for technical support

    Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
    Financing for project studies and expert consulting
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Fonds de transition

    Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
    Financing for social economy business relaunch
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada

About Fonds RISQ (RISQ)

What is the mission of Fonds RISQ (RISQ)?

RISQ’s mission is to help Québec social economy enterprises grow by offering accessible financial tools adapted to their realities and stages of development. It aims to support innovative projects that create social and economic value for communities across Québec.

What type of organization is Fonds RISQ (RISQ)?

Fonds RISQ (RISQ) is a Non-profit organization.

When was Fonds RISQ (RISQ) founded?

Fonds RISQ (RISQ) was founded in 1997-01-01.

What is Fonds RISQ (RISQ)'s official website?

Fonds RISQ (RISQ)'s official website is https://fonds-risq.qc.ca.

What else should I know about Fonds RISQ (RISQ)?

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.