Closed
MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion
Non-repayable support for business start-up and expansion
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2024
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Non-repayable support of up to $5,000 for startup or expansion projects in Charlevoix. It helps finance equipment, assets, technology, and working capital linked to business launch or growth.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Charlevoix
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Launching a new business in Charlevoix
- Expanding an existing business
- Creating new full-time jobs or maintaining existing ones through expansion
Documents Needed
- Business registration
- Shareholders’ agreement, if applicable
- Personal financial statement
- Credit history
- Complete business plan with 3-year financial forecasts
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally constituted businesses
- New businesses in start-up phase
- Existing businesses in expansion phase
Who is not eligible
- Businesses that are not legally constituted
- Businesses in gambling, clairvoyance, astrology, esotericism, or personal growth
- Projects with political, religious, sexual, war-related, discriminatory, or degrading purposes
- Businesses whose activities are controversial and cannot reasonably be associated with the MRC of Charlevoix
Eligible expenses
- Equipment, machinery, vehicles, and other capital expenditures
- Incorporation fees
- Technology, software, intellectual property, and related digital tools
- Working capital for the first year of operations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred or committed before application submission
- Debt servicing or repayment of future loans
- Projects already completed
- Businesses related to gambling, clairvoyance, astrology, esotericism, or personal growth
- Projects with political, religious, sexual, war-related, discriminatory, or degrading purposes
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of Charlevoix
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the MRC of Charlevoix.
- The fund amount is determined after the application is analyzed.
- The MRC may request additional supporting documents.
- Permits and authorizations must be confirmed before any commitment.
Additional information
- The aid is non-repayable.
- Funding depends on the availability of the fund.
- Future funding is not guaranteed, even if the maximum was not reached.
- The company must have all required permits and authorizations before any commitment is made.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion. 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 MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion?
Non-repayable support of up to $5,000 for startup or expansion projects in Charlevoix. It helps finance equipment, assets, technology, and working capital linked to business launch or growth.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion program?
To be eligible for the MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion program, you must:
Legally constituted business
Startup or expansion project
Minimum 20% owner contribution
What expenses are eligible under MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion?
Launching a new business in Charlevoix
Expanding an existing business
Creating new full-time jobs or maintaining existing ones through expansion
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion?
You can contact MRC Charlevoix by email at sdle@mrccharlevoix.ca or by phone at 418-435-2639 poste 6900.
Where is the MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion available?
The MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion is a Grant and Funding