How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Support Measure for Self-Employment?

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Support Measure for Self-Employment is funded by MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré

What are MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Support Measure for Self-Employment's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be an active or eligible recipient of Employment Insurance, a recipient of Employment Assistance, unemployed without public income support, or a worker with precarious status.

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Support Measure for Self-Employment

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Beaupré, QC

Support for viable and profitable self-employment business projects

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Support Measure for Self-Employment at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Funds Providers

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré

Program status

Open

Overview of the MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Support Measure for Self-Employment program

The Mesure de soutien au travail autonome provides up to 42 weeks of financial assistance to eligible individuals aiming to launch a viable and profitable business project, with the support facilitated by Emploi-Québec. The program covers activities related to the development of a business plan over 12 weeks and the subsequent establishment of the business over 30 weeks.

Financing terms and conditions

This grant provides financial support specifically structured to facilitate the successful launch and establishment of a business over a defined period. The financing modalities are aimed at the initial development and implementation stages of entrepreneurship.

Financial assistance is available for a total of 42 weeks, divided into two distinct phases.
Phase 1 covers 12 weeks, focusing on the development of a business plan.
Phase 2 extends for 30 weeks, supporting the implementation of the business.
Funding is provided in the form of individual allowances to eligible participants.

Eligible projects & activities

This grant supports individuals in launching viable and profitable business ventures by providing financial support over a period of 42 weeks. The projects eligible under this grant are focused on the establishment and consolidation of new businesses.

Development and completion of a comprehensive business plan.
Implementation and establishment of a startup enterprise.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 40,000

Launching a community-based organic food cooperative

$ 120,000

Expansion of a local solar energy company

$ 50,000

Development of a youth entrepreneurship training program

$ 150,000

Establishment of a community technology and innovation hub

$ 70,000

Implementation of a digital literacy initiative

$ 60,000

Beautification project for enhancing public spaces

Eligibility criteria of the MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Support Measure for Self-Employment program

The eligibility criteria for this grant focus on the individual's employment status and the nature of the business project.

The applicant must be an active recipient or eligible for employment insurance.
The applicant must be a recipient of employment assistance.
The applicant must be unemployed and without public income support.
The applicant must be a worker with a precarious employment status.
The business project must be a startup, though individuals on employment assistance may already have a business and wish to consolidate it.

Who is eligible?

This measure is designed to assist eligible individuals wishing to implement a viable and profitable business project. Participants' allocations are provided by Emploi-Québec. Eligible applicants include active or eligible beneficiaries of employment insurance, employment assistance recipients, unemployed individuals without public income support, individuals with precarious employment status, and individuals on employment assistance who are already in business and wish to consolidate their enterprise.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is specifically tailored for individuals within the MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré region. It aims to foster local economic growth by supporting self-employment initiatives in this geographical area.

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré region.

How to apply to the MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Support Measure for Self-Employment program

Consultation of financing solutions

Visit the Côte-de-Beaupré Development site to explore the different funding options available.

Assessment of Eligibility

Contact an advisor to discuss your project and check your eligibility for available funds.

Preparation of the request

Gather information about your business and prepare the necessary documents, such as business plans and financial projections.
Develop a clear presentation of your funding needs and how the chosen fund can meet those needs.

Submission of the request

Send your request by email or via the means of transmission indicated by Développement Côte-de-Beaupré.

Follow-up on the request

Wait for the response from Côte-de-Beaupré Development and provide additional information if requested.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Développement Côte-de-Beaupré provides video capsules and a toolbox as resources to support applicants.
Advisors are available to provide tailored guidance for project development or consolidation.

Apply to this program