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Cooperative Investment Plan – Eligibility Certificate
Supports cooperative capitalization through tax incentives
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec
Overview
This program helps cooperatives obtain a certificate to issue eligible preferred shares. It supports cooperative capitalization through tax deductions for eligible investors and applies to share issuance and related compliance requirements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Issuing eligible preferred shares under the cooperative investment regime
- Capitalization projects for eligible cooperatives
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application for share issuance authorization
- Copy of the latest annual report, if not already submitted
- Extract from the by-law authorizing the issuance of preferred shares
- Board resolution setting the share issuance terms
- Administrator attestation and auditor certificates, where applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Work cooperatives
- Worker-shareholder cooperatives
- Producer cooperatives
- Agricultural producer cooperatives
- Solidarity cooperatives and cooperative federations
Who is not eligible
- Support members
- Auxiliary members
- Associate members
- Cooperatives outside the eligible cooperative categories
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- No financial assistance amount is provided; this is a tax certificate program.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- All administrative regions
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed based on submitted documents and eligibility criteria.
- If approved, a certificate is issued authorizing eligible share issuance.
- The cooperative must continue to meet the program rules to keep the certificate valid.
- Failure to comply can lead to certificate revocation.
Additional information
- The certificate is valid until revoked.
- No annual renewal is required.
- The program is free of charge.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cooperative Investment Plan – Eligibility Certificate Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cooperative Investment Plan – Eligibility Certificate. 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 Cooperative Investment Plan – Eligibility Certificate?
This program helps cooperatives obtain a certificate to issue eligible preferred shares. It supports cooperative capitalization through tax deductions for eligible investors and applies to share issuance and related compliance requirements.
Who is eligible for the Cooperative Investment Plan – Eligibility Certificate program?
To be eligible for the Cooperative Investment Plan – Eligibility Certificate program, you must:
Eligible cooperative category
Management in Quebec
Capitalization under 60%
What expenses are eligible under Cooperative Investment Plan – Eligibility Certificate?
Issuing eligible preferred shares under the cooperative investment regime
Capitalization projects for eligible cooperatives
Who can I contact for more information about the Cooperative Investment Plan – Eligibility Certificate?
You can contact Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) by email at dir.coop@economie.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 691-5978.
Where is the Cooperative Investment Plan – Eligibility Certificate available?
The Cooperative Investment Plan – Eligibility Certificate program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Cooperative Investment Plan – Eligibility Certificate a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cooperative Investment Plan – Eligibility Certificate is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Cooperative Investment Plan – Eligibility Certificate?
Cooperative Investment Plan – Eligibility Certificate is funded by Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)