Grant and Funding Programs Offered by SADC de Gaspé (SADC)

SADC de Gaspé is a local development corporation (SADC) serving the MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé region in Gaspé, Quebec. Part of the Quebec SADC+CAE network of 57 SADCs, it provides technical and financial support to businesses and organizations. Offers multiple financing programs including small business loans (up to $300,000), youth entrepreneur financing, green strategy financing, express loans, and technical assistance programs. View SADC de Gaspé (SADC)'s website for more information.

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Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Green Strategy Funding
Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC), SADC de Gaspé (SADC)
Interest-free financing for small businesses adopting eco-responsible practices
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada

About SADC de Gaspé (SADC)

What is the mission of SADC de Gaspé (SADC)?

To support promoters in the development of La Côte-de-Gaspé by providing technical and financial support to businesses and organizations, while promoting job creation and healthy business environment in the region.

What type of organization is SADC de Gaspé (SADC)?

SADC de Gaspé (SADC) is a Government agency.

What is SADC de Gaspé (SADC)'s official website?

SADC de Gaspé (SADC)'s official website is https://www.sadc-cae.ca/en/sadc/sadc-de-gaspe/.

What else should I know about SADC de Gaspé (SADC)?

Role of SADC de Gaspé in the Funding Ecosystem

SADC de Gaspé is part of the Quebec SADC+CAE network, which has operated for over 40 years to promote regional economic development. The organization serves the MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé territory in the Gaspé peninsula region of Quebec. It provides both technical and financial support to businesses, organizations, and collective projects aimed at local economic development.

Funding Programs Offered

The organization administers multiple financing programs:

Regular Investment Fund: Loans from $5,000 to $300,000 for business startup, acquisition, expansion, or transfer
Prêt Express: Rapid financing for businesses in La Côte-de-Gaspé ($5,000-$10,000, 3-4 year term)
Prêt temporaire: Temporary loans for businesses facing short-term financial situations (up to 18 months)
Stratégie Verte: Green financing for eco-responsible practices and clean technology ($10,000-$50,000)
Stratégie Jeunesse: Financing for entrepreneurs aged 39 and under
Stratégie Numérique: Digital transformation financing
Stratégie Transfert: Business transfer and acquisition financing
PAIS: Partnership for Strategic Initiatives - collective economic development projects (up to $4,000/year, 40% of project costs)
PATEO: Technical Assistance Program - covers up to 80% of expert consulting costs (up to $2,000)

Target Audiences and Sectors

Services target for-profit businesses, non-profit organizations with economic mandates, and collective development projects. Special focus on youth entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurs, Indigenous entrepreneurs, and business transfer/relève.

Transparency and Governance

The organization publishes an annual report (2024-2025 available) and operates under the Programme de développement des collectivités (PDC), a federal program administered by Development Economics Canada. The board of directors includes representatives from the local community.