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CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker
Financing support for self-employed entrepreneurs
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 25,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec
Overview
The CAEHM supports entrepreneurs through financing for business projects in its territory. This program offers support for self-employed workers, including financing for start-up, growth, asset acquisition, or market consolidation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting up a business.
- Acquiring a business.
- Growing an existing business.
- Using financing as a bridge loan.
- Acquiring assets or consolidating market position.
Documents Needed
- Project presentation and applicant profile form
- Eligibility grid
- Business plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Entrepreneurs
- Self-employed workers
- Applicants carrying out projects in the CAEHM service territory
Eligible expenses
- Working capital needs.
- Supplier payments.
- Repairs to broken machinery.
- Business growth, asset acquisition, or market consolidation.
Eligible geographic areas
- CAEHM service territory
Processing and Agreement
- Submit the online application form first.
- Receive contact from an advisor after submission.
- Complete the eligibility grid sent by email.
- Prepare and provide a business plan.
Additional information
- The CAEHM offers several financing programs under one umbrella.
- An online application form is available for financing requests.
- An advisor contacts applicants after the initial submission to complete the process.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker. 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 CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker?
The CAEHM supports entrepreneurs through financing for business projects in its territory. This program offers support for self-employed workers, including financing for start-up, growth, asset acquisition, or market consolidation.
How much funding can be received?
CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker program?
To be eligible for the CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker program, you must:
Age 18 or older
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Project in CAEHM territory
What expenses are eligible under CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker?
Starting up a business.
Acquiring a business.
Growing an existing business.
Using financing as a bridge loan.
Acquiring assets or consolidating market position.
Who can I contact for more information about the CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker?
You can contact CAE Haute-Montérégie by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker available?
The CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker is a Other Support