MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Microcredit Fund – Microcredit Côte-de-Beaupré / Charlevoix
QC, Canada
Empowerment through microcredit for Côte-de-Beaupré entrepreneurs
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Loans and Capital investments
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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- MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
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The Fonds de microcrédit – Microcrédit Côte-de-Beaupré / Charlevoix program offers access to microcredit of up to $25,000 to support individuals aged 18 and over, residing in Côte-de-Beaupré, who aspire to develop or validate their self-employment or microenterprise projects through a group entrepreneurial approach. The program emphasizes peer support as a crucial component for individuals wishing to establish their place in the economy and society.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
This grant provides financial support through microcredit, specifically structured to aid entrepreneurial progress and project development. The modalities are crafted to ensure access to essential financial resources under clearly defined terms.
- Microcredit loans available up to $25,000 to support project development and entrepreneurial endeavors.
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The grant provides financial support to individuals engaging in entrepreneurial projects or developing small businesses. The eligible activities revolve around project validation, business development, and fostering peer collaboration within micro-enterprises.
- Development and validation of new business projects.
- Expansion and growth of existing small businesses.
- Participatory entrepreneurial workshops and training sessions.
- Peer-support networking activities for business enhancement.
- Collaboration initiatives for business idea refinement.
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$ 75,000
Expansion of eco-tourism venture with sustainable cabins
$ 30,000
Revitalization project of local markets promoting fresh produce
$ 45,000
Launch of a community-cooperative cafe with local art displays
$ 35,000
Digital platform for local artists to sell and promote artworks
$ 40,000
Artisan collective creating sustainable handmade crafts
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Eligibility for this grant is primarily based on individual entrepreneurial engagement and residency criteria.
- The applicant must be an individual interested in self-employment or starting a micro-enterprise.
- The applicant must be willing to engage in group entrepreneurial development processes with peer support.
- The applicant must be 18 years or older.
- The applicant must reside in the Côte-de-Beaupré region.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Individuals aged 18 and over who want to establish themselves in the economy and society through self-employment or micro-enterprise. The program is designed to benefit individuals residing in the Côte-de-Beaupré area, looking to maximize involvement in a collective approach where peer support is crucial.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is available to participants residing in specific geographical areas. Eligibility is focused on supporting individuals from certain regions to promote local economic engagement.
- Individuals residing within the Côte-de-Beaupré region.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Attend an Information Session
- Sign up for a mandatory information session through the Microcrédit Côte-de-Beaupré / Charlevoix platform.
- Attend the session to understand the grant objectives and application requirements.
- Step 2: Develop Business Project
- Engage in the entrepreneurial group process to refine your business project idea.
- Utilize peer support available through the program to develop your project proposal.
- Step 3: Gather Required Documentation
- Prepare a detailed project proposal, including business objectives and projections.
- Collect any necessary documents that demonstrate your project's feasibility and potential impact.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Complete the application form provided during the information sessions or available on the Microcrédit website.
- Submit the completed application form along with all required documentation to the Microcrédit Côte-de-Beaupré / Charlevoix office.
- Step 5: Follow-Up and Feedback
- Await feedback from the grant committee regarding your application status.
- Prepare for possible follow-up meetings to discuss your application further.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The grant can be combined with other public funding, as its purpose is to complement existing sources of financing.
- Specific funds are available depending on the sector, such as microcredit for small ventures or support for social economy enterprises.
- There is a focus on supporting sectors that are key to the regional economic ecosystem.
- Beneficiaries might be featured in various media or publications as successful case studies.
