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Amherst Economic Development Fund
Financial support for local business development
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Laurentides, Quebec
Overview
The Amherst Economic Development Fund provides financial support of up to $10,000 for business projects in the municipality of Amherst. It supports start-up, growth, expansion, succession, and consolidation projects that create or maintain jobs and strengthen local economic development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Laurentides
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business start-up projects
- Business growth and expansion projects
- Succession and consolidation projects
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed financial assistance application
- Business plan
- Financial forecasts for the first two years
- Supporting information on the project and the promoter
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally incorporated businesses
- Private sector enterprises
- Businesses operating in Amherst
Eligible expenses
- Capital expenditures such as land, building, equipment, machinery, and vehicles
- Incorporation fees and similar start-up expenses
- Technology, software, and patent acquisition
- Working capital for the first year of operations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Goodwill-related expenses
- Research and development activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Amherst, Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an investment committee.
- The committee analyzes the file and recommends financial assistance based on available funds and policy rules.
- Funding is paid only after all prior conditions are met.
- A funding agreement is signed between the corporation and the company.
- Applicants receive an acceptance notice before starting the project.
Additional information
- A non-refundable file-opening fee of $150 applies.
- A protocol agreement is signed between the organization and the company.
- The company has up to one year after approval to complete the project.
- The file may be reviewed annually for possible changes to the fee.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Amherst Economic Development Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Amherst Economic Development Fund. 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 Amherst Economic Development Fund?
The Amherst Economic Development Fund provides financial support of up to $10,000 for business projects in the municipality of Amherst. It supports start-up, growth, expansion, succession, and consolidation projects that create or maintain jobs and strengthen local economic development.
How much funding can be received?
Amherst Economic Development Fund Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Amherst Economic Development Fund program?
To be eligible for the Amherst Economic Development Fund program, you must:
Legally incorporated business
Located in Amherst
Creates or maintains full-time jobs
What expenses are eligible under Amherst Economic Development Fund?
Business start-up projects
Business growth and expansion projects
Succession and consolidation projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Amherst Economic Development Fund?
You can contact CDE of the Laurentians by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Amherst Economic Development Fund available?
The Amherst Economic Development Fund program is available Laurentides, Quebec.
Is the Amherst Economic Development Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Amherst Economic Development Fund is a Loans and Capital investments