MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support
- Open Date : April 16, 2020
Overview
The "POLITIQUE DE SOUTIEN AUX ENTREPRISES DE LA MRC DE CHARLEVOIX-EST" grant aims to financially support the creation and maintenance of jobs by funding the start-up, expansion, or acquisition of businesses within the Charlevoix-Est region. The maximum financial support for a private company is $150,000 and eligible activities include pre-startup costs, market promotion, and construction or improvement of non-residential properties.
At a glance
Funding available
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Open Date : April 16, 2020
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Charlevoix-Est
- Clermont
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
- All legal structures
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Newcomers to Canada
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
Activities funded
This grant supports the launch and development of businesses within the region to achieve economic growth and job creation in Charlevoix-Est. Eligible projects focus on a variety of developmental activities that align with regional economic goals.
- Financing for the startup, expansion, or acquisition of a business.
- Support for business development and employment growth.
- Investment in professional services, consulting, and feasibility studies.
- Purchases related to project-specific goods, equipment, and assets.
- Marketing, promotion, and advertising activities.
- Renovations, expansions, or construction of non-residential buildings including land acquisition.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Eligible applicants for this grant include legally constituted businesses operating in the MRC de Charlevoix-Est with their headquarters in Quebec, registered in the Quebec Business Register, including social economy enterprises. Non-profit organizations (NPOs) that represent a group of private businesses are also eligible. Individual entrepreneurs in the pre-startup phase, who are over 18, Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and primarily domiciled in Quebec, can apply as well. Eligible entities also include private enterprises (SMEs), cooperatives, and individuals who must be free from any bankruptcy judgment, have no outstanding amounts, and no litigation with the MRC de Charlevoix-Est. However, municipalities, financial sector private companies, financial cooperatives, educational network organizations, and several other specified categories are considered non-eligible.
Who is not eligible
This grant excludes certain companies and industries due to their status or main activity. The restrictions ensure funds are allocated to businesses that align with the objectives of fostering economic growth in the specified region.
- Regional county municipalities (MRC) and municipal governments.
- Indigenous community band councils.
- Financial sector private companies and financial cooperatives.
- Educational network organizations.
- Non-profit organizations (OBNL) not characterized by a grouping of private companies.
- Research centers.
- Businesses listed in the RENA registry for non-eligibility for public contracts.
- Businesses that failed to meet obligations related to previous financial aid from the MRC in the last two years.
- Enterprises listed in Annex I, such as businesses with controversial activities like sexual, religious, or political enterprises, and other specified domains.
Eligible expenses
The grant covers various expenses directly related to the establishment and growth of eligible projects within the MRC de Charlevoix-Est.
- Professional fees, consulting services, and studies.
- Pre-startup and startup costs, including initial working capital necessary for project implementation.
- Purchase of goods, equipment, and assets related to the project.
- Marketing, promotion, and advertising activities and expenses.
- Costs associated with leasehold improvements, renovations, expansions, or construction of a building, including acquisition of non-residential land or property.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is specifically available to companies operating within the region covered by the MRC of Charlevoix-Est. The eligible geographical area is intended to promote economic support and job creation locally.
- Projects executed within the territory of the MRC of Charlevoix-Est.
- Initiatives with significant impact on the region of Charlevoix-Est.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The total aid for one private business cannot exceed 50% of the project's total cost and maxes out at $150,000 within 12 months.
- Non-repayable financial assistance has specific funding limits and requires a minimum personal investment from the promoter, set at 20% of the project's total costs.
- Beneficiaries must adhere to a financial assistance agreement and can have this funding announced publicly upon acceptance by the local council.
- All awarded projects must submit financial accountability reports and meet other reporting obligations to the MRC, including project activity and financial reports.
- Simultaneous funding from the Fonds de vitalisation and this grant is not permitted under specified conditions.
- Any funds received should only be used for purposes explicitly outlined by the policy.