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RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir
Support and financing for young entrepreneurs in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The MRC de La Vallée-du-Richelieu (MRCVR) is a regional municipal body that supports the municipalities of the Richelieu Valley. In economic development, it serves as a key gateway for entrepreneurs by offering advisory services, tools, and access to financing adapted to business creation, growth, transformation, or succession. View RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR)'s website for more information.
Content last updated: March 14, 2026
List of grants and funding offered by RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR)
10 programs available- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada
Funding, mentorship, and support for young business foundersEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Local investment funds (FLI)
Business financing for startups, growth, and succession in Vallée-Du-Richelieu - Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Development Fund
Financial support for community-led cultural projects in La Vallée-du-Richelieu - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
Financial support for business development in Vallée-du-RichelieuEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)
Supports social enterprise development through technical and financial assistance - Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund
Interest-free loans for agricultural business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu - Grant and FundingOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)
Supports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizationsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation - Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Restoration Assistance Program
Funding for heritage building restoration and preservation - Other SupportClosed
Low-rent housing (HLM) – Office régional d’habitation de La Vallée-du-Richelieu (ORHVR)
Support for low-rent housing in Vallée-du-Richelieu
About RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR)
What is the mission of RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR)?
To create collaboration opportunities between elected officials, employees, municipalities, and cities to highlight geographical assets, strategic positioning, community spirit, and economic activities in the Richelieu Valley region.
What type of organization is RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR)?
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR) is a Municipal government.
What is RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR)'s official website?
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR)'s official website is https://www.mrcvr.ca/services/soutien-aux-entreprises/financement/.
What else should I know about RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR)?
The MRC de La Vallée-du-Richelieu (MRCVR) is a regional county municipality whose responsibilities cover territorial planning, environmental management, agricultural land protection, cultural development, and coordination of services across the territory. Its mission is to support harmonious regional development while enhancing the vitality and sustainability of its municipalities.
Within this broader mandate, the MRC plays a significant role in economic development and business support. Through its enterprise services, it guides entrepreneurs by offering advisory support, planning tools, and access to financial assistance suited to different stages of development, from early start-up to expansion, modernization, transformation or business succession.
As an agent delivering financial support programs, the MRC manages permanent investment funds that offer businesses—whether privately owned or operating within the social economy—loans to assist with start-ups, expansions, renovations, equipment purchases, land acquisition, or the development and improvement of operational spaces.
It also administers a variety of targeted programs that help enterprises strengthen their market position, develop commercialization strategies, adopt new technologies, optimize or automate processes, and modernize their operations. Additional programs support collective entrepreneurship, helping social-economy enterprises launch or consolidate their activities with both technical and financial assistance. A dedicated agricultural microcredit fund also supports farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs through interest-free loans designed to facilitate project initiation, diversification, and development.
Beyond financial support, the MRC provides personalized guidance to help business owners prepare business plans, build financial projections, gather required documentation, and determine the most suitable funding strategy. Through these efforts, the MRC contributes to a dynamic and resilient local economy, encouraging innovation, sustainable development, and long-term prosperity for businesses across the region.