Collective entrepreneurship financing
QC, Canada
Loans for co-op business projects in Quebec
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
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grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateNovember 14, 2019
grant_single|financingType
Loans and Capital investments
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
- Gouvernement du Québec
- Investissement Québec (IQ)
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grant_card_status|open
grant_single_labels|preview
Loans covering up to 100% of the costs for most co-operative and not-for-profit business projects, starting at $50,000.
grant_single_labels|projects
The grant supports various projects and activities for cooperatives and non-profits, provided they have market activities.
- Acquisition, expansion, construction, and modernization of buildings
- Purchase of machinery and equipment
- Working capital
- Financing worker-shareholder cooperatives for acquiring employer shares
- Refinancing
- Expansion into new markets
- Acquisition of intangible assets (trademarks, patents, etc.)
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 60,000
Expansion of an organic food cooperative to include a new retail location
$ 100,000
Acquisition of new machinery and equipment for a textile manufacturing cooperative
$ 55,000
Launching a digital marketing campaign for a social economy enterprise
$ 70,000
Modernization of a community arts center building
$ 80,000
Acquisition of a new software system for a financial cooperative
$ 60,000
Refinancing of existing loans for a cooperative bookstore
grant_single_labels|admissibility
To be eligible for this grant, cooperatives and non-profit organizations must have commercial activities.
- Cooperatives or non-profit organizations (NPOs)
- Engaged in commercial activities
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible organizations for this grant include cooperatives and non-profit organizations (NPOs) with commercial activities. The support offered aims to help these entities with various financial needs and projects.
- Cooperatives
- Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) with commercial activities
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Companies not engaging in commercial activities
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant can include various types of projects such as acquisitions, modernizations, and financing needs.
- Acquisition, agrandissement, construction, modernisation d’un bâtiment
- Achat de machinerie et d’équipement
- Fonds de roulement
- Financement d’une coopérative de travailleurs actionnaires pour l’acquisition d’actions de leur employeur
- Refinancement
- Implantation sur un nouveau marché
- Acquisition d’actifs incorporels (marques de commerce, brevets, etc.)
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
There are no specific eligible geographic zones mentioned for this grant.
grant_single_labels|criteria
Engagement in commercial activities, regardless of industry or field
Project eligibility including acquisition, expansion, construction, modernization, working capital, refinancing, and more
Minimum financing of $50,000
Potential for up to 100% coverage of project costs
Flexible terms tailored to individual needs
Possibility of deferral of principal repayment up to 24 months
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: Identify the project and ensure it qualifies as an eligible project under the criteria listed (e.g. acquisition, construction, modernization, etc.).
- Step 2: Prepare a detailed project plan including objectives, scope, financial projections, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Step 3: Gather necessary documentation such as financial statements, business plans, proof of activities, and any other relevant information that supports the application.
- Step 4: Consult with Investissement Québec or relevant financial experts to discuss financing options and determine appropriate loan types or partnerships.
- Step 5: Complete the application form provided by Investissement Québec, ensuring all fields are accurately filled out and all required documents are attached.
- Step 6: Submit the completed application and await confirmation or further requests for information from Investissement Québec.
- Step 7: If approved, carefully review the financing agreement terms, including any repayment schedules, moratoriums, and guarantees.
- Step 8: Sign and return the financing agreement to formalize the arrangement and receive fund disbursement as per agreed terms.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
Investissement Québec offers a flexible financial support system to cooperatives and non-profit organizations (NPOs) for various types of projects with the ability to cover up to 100% of project costs.
- Can partner with other lenders to provide competitive loans
- Options include short-term or long-term loans (up to 25 years for real estate)
- Possible repayment moratorium on capital (up to 24 months)
- Projects like building acquisition, construction, machinery purchase, new market implementation, and acquisition of intangible assets are eligible
- Eligibility requires cooperatives and NPOs to have commercial activities
