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AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA)
Financing for business growth in Beauharnois
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Beauharnois, Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides financing for businesses in Beauharnois-Salaberry, with support up to $100,000 depending on the project. It helps fund startup, expansion, succession, workplace adaptation, and downtown commercial establishment projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Beauharnois
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business start-up, expansion, and growth projects
- Downtown business establishment and commercial revitalization projects
- Business succession and ownership transfer projects
- Workplace adaptation and labour retention projects
- Visibility initiatives related to Rio Tinto Alcan and aluminum in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Investment policy document
- Personal financial statement
- Three-year financial forecasts
- Project description or business plan summary
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally constituted for-profit businesses
- Cooperatives and non-profit organizations with commercial activities
- Businesses with operations in Beauharnois
- Businesses at startup, growth, succession, or transfer stage
Who is not eligible
- Businesses under insolvency or bankruptcy protection
- Applicants in default on prior financial assistance obligations
- Applicants whose conduct could harm the fund’s integrity
- Transactions between related businesses or partners, for succession projects
Eligible expenses
- Asset purchases and capital expenditures directly related to the project
- Construction, expansion, renovation, and site or premises fit-up
- Marketing costs
- First-year working capital for start-up projects
- Professional fees directly related to the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the application date, except the required equity contribution
- Costs related to future debt repayment or refinancing
- Asset purchases that are not part of a business succession or transfer process
- Lottery, gambling, or other unrelated activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Beauharnois
- MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed by the MRC’s economic development team.
- Eligible and complete files are then analyzed by the investment committee.
- The committee gives a positive or negative recommendation.
- If approved, the authorized signatories complete the required administrative and legal steps.
Additional information
- The fund is administered by Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry.
- A business plan summary and three-year financial forecasts are required for some projects.
- A personal financial statement from each promoter is requested.
- Annual financial statements and occasional site visits may be required after funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA)?
This program provides financing for businesses in Beauharnois-Salaberry, with support up to $100,000 depending on the project. It helps fund startup, expansion, succession, workplace adaptation, and downtown commercial establishment projects.
How much funding can be received?
AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) program?
To be eligible for the AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) program, you must:
Legally incorporated and registered in Quebec
Operates in Beauharnois
Project must be viable
What expenses are eligible under AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA)?
Business start-up, expansion, and growth projects
Downtown business establishment and commercial revitalization projects
Business succession and ownership transfer projects
Workplace adaptation and labour retention projects
Visibility initiatives related to Rio Tinto Alcan and aluminum in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Who can I contact for more information about the AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA)?
You can contact Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry by email at j.lepine@mrcbhs.ca or by phone at 450 373-2214.
Where is the AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) available?
The AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AEBHS — Fonds Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) is a Other Support