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MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE

Non-repayable financial support for business creation, growth and succession
MRC Les Basques
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : May 6, 2024
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The MRC Les Basques Business Assistance Fund (FDE) offers non-repayable financial contributions (amount not specified) to support businesses at various stages, from start-up and acquisition/transfer to consolidation and expansion. Eligible activities include professional expertise, marketing of products and services, management training, structuring events and initiatives, support for investment, online commerce, microgrants, and projects that promote business autonomy, diversification, and long-term sustainability.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop an online presence
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Access new markets
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : May 6, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Les Basques
  • Bas-Saint-Laurent
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Launching a new business within the MRC Les Basques territory.
  • Acquiring an existing business or taking over a business as part of a succession plan.
  • Carrying out projects that require specialized professional expertise (e.g., strategic, technical or advisory support for the business).
  • Developing and implementing initiatives to commercialize products or services, including expanding markets.
  • Undertaking projects to consolidate, expand, diversify or ensure the long-term sustainability of an existing business, including online commerce initiatives.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Entrepreneurial projects located in the MRC Les Basques territory
  • Start-up businesses
  • Existing businesses seeking consolidation
  • Businesses involved in acquisition or business succession (relève)
  • Entrepreneurs and enterprises requiring professional expertise or management training

Eligible expenses

  • Professional expertise services (e.g. external consultants, specialists).
  • Marketing and commercialization costs for products and services.
  • Training expenses related to business management.
  • Costs linked to organizing or participating in structuring events or initiatives.
  • Expenses that support business investment projects.
  • Costs associated with setting up or improving online commerce.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Businesses located within the territory of the MRC Les Basques.

Additional information

  • The fund is administered by the Centre local de développement (CLD) de la MRC des Basques as part of its broader business support services.
  • The financial assistance is integrated into a global approach that includes ongoing business follow-up and support tailored to the client’s needs.
  • The CLD also offers strategic advisory services, business plan support, and referrals to specialized services alongside this financial fund.
  • The fund is positioned within a wider mandate to develop and promote entrepreneurship in the MRC Les Basques territory.

Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE. 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 MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE?

The MRC Les Basques Business Assistance Fund (FDE) offers non-repayable financial contributions (amount not specified) to support businesses at various stages, from start-up and acquisition/transfer to consolidation and expansion. Eligible activities include professional expertise, marketing of products and services, management training, structuring events and initiatives, support for investment, online commerce, microgrants, and projects that promote business autonomy, diversification, and long-term sustainability.

Who is eligible for the MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE program?

To be eligible for the MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE program, you must: Business start-up, acquisition/transfer, consolidation or expansion projects. Projects requiring support for commercialization, professional expertise, management training or online commerce. Projects located within the MRC Les Basques territory.

What expenses are eligible under MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE?

Launching a new business within the MRC Les Basques territory. Acquiring an existing business or taking over a business as part of a succession plan. Carrying out projects that require specialized professional expertise (e.g., strategic, technical or advisory support for the business). Developing and implementing initiatives to commercialize products or services, including expanding markets. Undertaking projects to consolidate, expand, diversify or ensure the long-term sustainability of an existing business, including online commerce initiatives.

Where is the MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE available?

The MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.

Is the MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE?

MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE is funded by MRC Les Basques

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