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Social economy enterprises — Digital transformation
Supports digital transformation in social economy enterprises
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Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec City, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Wendake, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Social economy enterprises (non-profit organizations and cooperatives) carrying out mainly commercial activities with more than 40% self-generated revenue, in all sectors of activity except retail and restaurant.
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Overview
Virage numérique - économie sociale offers a non-repayable contribution of up to 25 000 $ per enterprise per year to help social economy enterprises in the Quebec City agglomeration and Wendake deploy mission-related digital transformation projects. Eligible activities include professional fees and equipment acquisition.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Digitize or modernize organizational tools
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec City, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Wendake
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Digital transformation projects linked to the organization’s mission.
Documents Needed
- Board resolution authorizing the project lead to submit the funding request with the City of Québec and sign the related documents, including the agreement.
- Responsible business model form, duly completed.
- Consultant submission or equipment quote, if applicable.
- Financial statements for the last three completed fiscal years, if applicable, including an income statement and balance sheet, prepared in accordance with accounting standards.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Social economy enterprises (non-profit organizations and cooperatives) carrying out mainly commercial activities with more than 40% self-generated revenue, in all sectors of activity except retail and restaurant.
Who is not eligible
- Social economy enterprises (non-profit organizations and cooperatives) that do not demonstrate sound democratic governance.
- Applicants with amounts owing to the City of Québec, those who do not satisfy the high integrity requirements expected of recipients of public subsidies, those listed in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA), and those who failed to respect prior financial assistance obligations after formal notice.
- Any member of the National Assembly of Québec, any municipal elected official, and any member of their family who is a party to a contract, agreement, or commission under the Entente de délégation du FRCN, or who derives any benefit from it.
- Any person subject to the Règlement sur l’éthique et la discipline dans la fonction publique (RLRQ, chapter F-3.1.1, r. 3) who would benefit from the Entente de délégation du FRCN without complying with the applicable provisions.
- Ministries, budgetary bodies and state-owned enterprises listed in annexes 1 and 3 of the Loi sur l’administration financière, companies controlled directly or indirectly by a government or state-owned enterprise, health and social services institutions, hospital foundations, public or private health cooperatives and clinics, educational institutions and their associated organizations, for-profit financial sector businesses, and certain non-profit organizations not related to community action, including foundations, professional, union or political organizations, religious organizations, and public bodies created to serve public administration interests.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees.
- Equipment acquisition.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Regular operating costs, including office equipment for regular operations.
- Charity activities, payment of volunteer resources, debt payments, and repayment of existing loans.
- Replacement of government support or existing programs.
- Expenses incurred or completed before the date of receipt of the substantially complete and compliant application, and the refundable portion of GST/QST.
- Costs to move the enterprise or part of its production outside the Quebec City agglomeration without written consent, and projects related to restaurants or retail commerce, places of worship with a religious vocation, discriminatory or controversial projects, projects that risk a negative image for the City of Québec, or one-off event projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec City agglomeration (Quebec City, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures and L’Ancienne-Lorette) and Wendake.
Selection criteria
- Quality and soundness of the responsible business model.
- Financial capacity to complete the project and achieve its objectives, and demonstrated need for financial assistance.
- Viability and consistency of the proposed project, including its relevance, the realism of the financing plan, and the partners involved.
- Organizational management capacity, including the expertise and experience of the management team.
- Distinctive and innovative character of the project, and direct and measurable economic, social and environmental spillovers in the Quebec City agglomeration.
How to apply
- Use Adobe Acrobat Reader to complete the funding application form.
- Send all required documents in PDF to degp@ville.quebec.qc.ca with the subject line Nom du requérant – FRR.
Processing and Agreement
- Submitted documents are used only for file analysis, and the application process is confidential.
- An acknowledgment receipt is sent to the applicant.
- Incomplete applications or applications that do not respect the required document formats are inadmissible.
- The City does not commit to retain all projects or award all requested amounts.
- Final decisions are confirmed only after approval by the City’s decision-making authorities.
- By signing, the applicant consents to the City obtaining and exchanging credit, personal, or other information to assess solvency and maintain the file.
Additional information
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Social economy enterprises — Digital transformation Program
What is the Social economy enterprises — Digital transformation?
Virage numérique - économie sociale offers a non-repayable contribution of up to 25 000 $ per enterprise per year to help social economy enterprises in the Quebec City agglomeration and Wendake deploy mission-related digital transformation projects. Eligible activities include professional fees and equipment acquisition.
How much funding can be received?
Social economy enterprises — Digital transformation Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Social economy enterprises — Digital transformation program?
To be eligible for the Social economy enterprises — Digital transformation program, you must:
Social economy enterprises (non-profit organizations and cooperatives) carrying out mainly commercial activities with more than 40% self-generated revenue.
What expenses are eligible under Social economy enterprises — Digital transformation?
Digital transformation projects linked to the organization’s mission.
Who can I contact for more information about the Social economy enterprises — Digital transformation?
You can contact Quebec City by email at degp@ville.quebec.qc.ca or by phone at 418 641-6185.
Where is the Social economy enterprises — Digital transformation available?
The Social economy enterprises — Digital transformation program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the Social economy enterprises — Digital transformation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Social economy enterprises — Digital transformation is a Grant and Funding