MRC Charlevoix — Local Investment Fund (FLI) “Succession” Stream
QC, Canada
Charlevoix economic grants supporting startups and business expansion
grant_single|update March 28, 2025
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|maxCount
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Loans and Capital investments
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
grant_single|grantors
- MRC Charlevoix
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grant_card_status|open
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The grant provides non-repayable financial assistance up to a maximum of $100,000 per project to support entrepreneurship by creating and sustaining viable businesses, financing start-up, expansion, or acquisition, and contributing to job development and economic growth within the MRC of Charlevoix. Eligible activities include business start-up, expansion, and economic projects in private, collective, and social economy enterprises.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
This grant facilitates financial support to promote entrepreneurship by aiding in business ownership transfers. It is specifically designed to boost entrepreneurial succession through financial incentives.
- Provision of up to $25,000 as a loan to individuals for purchasing assets or shares during a business transfer.
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The Local Investment Fund (FLI) "Succession" financially assists individuals wishing to take over existing businesses in order to stimulate entrepreneurship in the region. Eligible projects revolve around the purchase of assets or shares during a business transfer to ensure a smooth and sustainable transition of ownership.
- Acquisition of commercial assets as part of an entrepreneurial succession.
- Purchase of shares to facilitate the transfer of ownership of an operating business.
- Training and skills development projects for entrepreneurial succession.
- Initiatives aimed at strengthening the sustainability of taken-over businesses.
- Support programs for ownership transition and entrepreneurial management.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 100,000
Expansion of an artisanal cheese production facility
$ 100,000
Startup of a local craft brewery company
$ 100,000
Modernization of an eco-friendly furniture workshop
$ 100,000
Acquisition of a local organic bakery business
$ 100,000
Launch of a community-supported agriculture initiative
$ 100,000
Transferring ownership of local B&B to family member
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for this grant is aimed at fostering entrepreneurship, supporting business ownership transfer, and encouraging entrepreneurial succession within the territory.
- The applicant must be involved in a business transfer of an existing and operational company.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
The MRC Charlevoix — Local Investment Fund (FLI) “Succession” Stream is open to individuals interested in entrepreneurial activities and the creation of jobs within the MRC Charlevoix territory. This grant is specifically designed to support individuals in acquiring ownership of an existing, operational business by facilitating the transfer of property ownership. Applicants from all sectors of activity are eligible.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
There are no explicit details provided regarding the types of companies or industries that are not eligible for this grant in the given context. The grant seems to aim at encouraging entrepreneurship in the territory of the MRC of Charlevoix.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The grant is designed to support eligible expenses directly related to business succession and ownership transfer.
- Purchase of business assets.
- Purchase of business shares.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant does not specify eligible geographical areas based on the available information. It appears to be open to eligible entities without defined regional limitations.
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- Step 1: Preliminary Assessment
- Evaluate if your business meets the overall objectives of the grant, such as encouraging entrepreneurship, supporting business transfers, and fostering entrepreneurial succession in Charlevoix.
- Ensure you are within an eligible sector of activities and meet any other basic eligibility criteria provided by the program.
- Step 2: Documentation Preparation
- Gather necessary documents related to the business transfer, such as financial statements, business plans, and valuation reports of the assets or shares being acquired.
- Prepare a detailed proposal highlighting how the grant will aid in the transfer of ownership and support entrepreneurial succession.
- Step 3: Application Form Completion
- Locate and fill out the official application form for the FLI "Succession" Stream.
- Provide accurate and detailed responses to all sections, ensuring all information is consistent with your supporting documents.
- Step 4: Submission of Application
- Submit the completed application form along with all required supporting documents to the designated application portal or address specified by the MRC Charlevoix.
- Ensure that the application is submitted before the stipulated deadline.
- Step 5: Follow-Up
- Monitor your email or the application portal for any follow-up requests for further information from the grant administrators.
- Respond promptly to any inquiries to avoid delays in the evaluation process.
