Open
Source verified August 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Mirabel, Canada
Who can apply
Canadian citizens applying under the Youth stream, including those 25 years old or less who are residents of Mirabel and promoters of a business project or an initiative to familiarize themselves with economic development or the business world.
See full eligibility
Overview
Business Assistance Fund supports Canadian citizen promoters in Mirabel with non-repayable funding for entrepreneurship, expansion, and business succession. The program offers up to $3,000 for youth projects, up to $10,000 per project for business creation, expansion, and transfer, and up to $3,000 for market studies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Mirabel
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business creation, acquisition, expansion, and transfer of a first business.
- A market study.
- An initiative to familiarize youth with economic development or the business world.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian citizens applying under the Youth stream, including those 25 years old or less who are residents of Mirabel and promoters of a business project or an initiative to familiarize themselves with economic development or the business world.
- Canadian citizens aged 18 or older applying under the Start-up/Acquisition/Expansion of a First Business stream.
Eligible geographic areas
- Mirabel
Additional information
- The program has two streams: Youth and Start-up/Acquisition/Expansion of a First Business.
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Business Assistance Fund Program
What is the Business Assistance Fund?
Business Assistance Fund supports Canadian citizen promoters in Mirabel with non-repayable funding for entrepreneurship, expansion, and business succession. The program offers up to $3,000 for youth projects, up to $10,000 per project for business creation, expansion, and transfer, and up to $3,000 for market studies.
How much funding can be received?
Business Assistance Fund Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Business Assistance Fund program?
To be eligible for the Business Assistance Fund program, you must:
For the Youth stream, the applicant must be a Canadian citizen, 25 years old or less, and a resident of Mirabel.
For the Start-up/Acquisition/Expansion of a First Business stream, the applicant must be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old when the application is submitted.
If the business is already operating, it must have been in operation for less than 3 years.
What expenses are eligible under Business Assistance Fund?
Business creation, acquisition, expansion, and transfer of a first business.
A market study.
An initiative to familiarize youth with economic development or the business world.
Where is the Business Assistance Fund available?
The Business Assistance Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Business Assistance Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Business Assistance Fund is a Grant and Funding