Business growth — Digital transformation social economy QC Canada

Business growth — Digital transformation social economy

Ville de Québec, QC, Canada
Support social economy enterprises in Quebec aiming to undertake digital transformation projects related to their missions.

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Grant and Funding
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  • Quebec City
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This grant aims to support social economy enterprises in implementing digital transformation projects linked to their mission. Eligible projects include electronic ticketing solutions for non-profit theaters and data traceability systems for recycling cooperatives. The grant offers a non-repayable contribution of up to $20,000 per enterprise per year, covering a maximum of 80% of eligible expenses such as professional fees and equipment acquisition.

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Eligible projects for this grant include initiatives that help social economy enterprises undergo a digital transformation linked to their mission.
  • A non-profit theater organization wishing to implement an electronic ticketing solution.
  • A recycling cooperative aiming to acquire a system to improve its data management for material traceability in compliance with established standards.
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$16,000

Montreal
Implementing an electronic ticketing system for a community theater.

$16,000

Toronto
Acquisition of a data traceability system for a recycling cooperative.

$16,000

Vancouver
Developing a mobile app for meal delivery by a social enterprise.

$16,000

Hamilton
Automated inventory management system for a food bank.

$16,000

Ottawa
Installation of a digital donation platform for an animal shelter.

$16,000

Calgary
Creating a digital learning platform for a community education organization.

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This grant aims to support social economy enterprises undertaking digital transition projects related to their mission. Eligible applicants must meet specific criteria to qualify for the grant.
  • Social economy enterprises (NPOs and coops) conducting mainly business activities with over 40% self-generated revenue.
  • Located within the agglomeration of Québec (cities of Québec, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, L'Ancienne-Lorette) and Wendake.
  • Must prove sound democratic governance.
  • Must not be in bankruptcy, owe amounts to the City of Quebec, be registered in the Register of enterprises not eligible for public contracts, or have failed previous financial assistance obligations from the City of Quebec.

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Eligible types of companies for this grant are social economy enterprises that primarily carry out commercial activities with more than 40% of their revenues from autonomous sources. These include OBNLs (non-profit organizations) and cooperatives, provided they meet the specific conditions outlined.
  • OBNLs (non-profit organizations)
  • Cooperatives

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Certain types of companies are not eligible for this grant. Below is a list of companies that are excluded from eligibility:
  • Companies that cannot prove a sound democratic governance.
  • Applicants not discharged from bankruptcy judgment.
  • Applicants with outstanding debts with the City of Quebec.
  • Companies registered in the Registry of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
  • Applicants who failed to meet obligations from previous financial aid by the City of Quebec within the last two years.
  • Projects that are discriminatory, controversial, or pose a negative image risk to the City of Quebec.
  • One-time event projects.

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Eligible expenses for this grant include professional fees and equipment acquisition.
  • Professional fees
  • Equipment acquisition

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The eligible geographic zones for this grant are restricted to specific areas within the Agglomeration of Québec and Wendake.
  • City of Québec
  • City of Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures
  • City of L’Ancienne-Lorette
  • Wendake

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  • Step 1: Review Eligibility Criteria
  • Ensure your organization is an eligible social economy enterprise (OBNL or cooperative).
  • Verify that your organization has more than 40% autonomous revenue.
  • Confirm your organization's project fits within a suitable sector and territory.
  • Step 2: Prepare Your Project Proposal
  • Collect and document necessary information, such as the nature of the digital shift project and its relevance to your mission.
  • Ensure the project is not event-based, discriminatory, or potentially harmful to the city’s image.
  • Accumulate evidence and details to showcase solid governance and financial health.
  • Detail the financial plan to demonstrate both the need for assistance and the project’s viability.
  • Step 3: Choose a Consultant (if applicable)
  • Select an appropriate consultant to assist with project implementation, if needed.
  • Get the consultant's mandate approved by the City of Quebec before signing any contract.
  • Step 4: Complete the Application Form
  • Fill out the financing application form for the digital shift in the social economy (available in PDF format).
  • Gather all the required documentation as specified in the form.
  • Step 5: Submit the Application
  • Submit the completed application form along with all supporting documents to the City of Quebec.
  • Ensure no project-related expenses have been incurred before submitting the application.
  • Step 6: Await Approval
  • Wait for the City of Quebec to review your application.
  • Be prepared to provide additional information if requested.

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The grant aims to help social economy enterprises with digital transformation projects linked to their mission.
  • Maximum contribution: $20,000 per enterprise, per year.
  • Maximum of 80% of eligible expenses covered.
  • Eligible expenses include professional fees and equipment acquisition.
  • Consultants must be approved by the City of Quebec before contract signing.
  • Projects must be within the Quebec agglomeration, including Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, L’Ancienne-Lorette, and Wendake.
  • Open for applications continuously.
  • Exclusions: Regular operating costs, office equipment for regular operation, charity activities, debt payment, pre-incurred expenses, and expenses for relocating outside Quebec.
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