DEL — Expertise Financing Grant

Q: How much funding can be received?

DEL — Expertise Financing Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was December 31, 2023.

Q: Is the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

DEL — Expertise Financing Grant is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant?

DEL — Expertise Financing Grant is funded by Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL), Longueuil City

Q: Who is eligible for the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant program?

To be eligible for the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant program, you must: • For-profit companies legally constituted and operating in the Longueuil agglomeration • Companies with fewer than 200 employees are prioritized

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant?

You can contact Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL).

Q: Where is the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant available?

The DEL — Expertise Financing Grant program is available the province of QC.

Q: Are startups eligible for the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Longueuil, QC

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At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $100,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil

Longueuil City

Program status

Closed

Overview

The Subvention for Financing Expertise provides non-reimbursable financial assistance up to $20,000, covering 50% of professional external fees associated with business projects. Eligible activities include technological validation, market validation, profitability diagnostics, operational efficiency, human resource management, strategic planning, and related professional legal and architectural fees. This program aims to support businesses established or intending to establish in Longueuil in minimizing market and technical risks, ultimately fostering job creation and retention.

Financing terms and conditions

Non-repayable financial assistance covering up to 50% of eligible project costs (80% for social economy enterprises).
Cumulative total aid from DEL (all FRR measures combined) capped at $100,000 per beneficiary (or $150,000 for Attraction, Retention & Strategic Projects) over 5 years.
Cumulative public support (including municipal, provincial, and federal aid) may not exceed 70% of eligible costs (80% for social economy enterprises).
For the FAIE measure, financial aid is capped at $20,000 per project and per component.

Activities funded

Launching or expanding a business within eligible sectors in the Longueuil agglomeration.
Innovation and digital transformation initiatives for business growth.
Projects focused on sustainable development and implementing eco-friendly business practices.
Development or support of social economy enterprises addressing social, cultural, or environmental needs.
Attracting or retaining significant business investments and jobs within the Longueuil territory.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 20,000

Conducting market validation activities for new eco-friendly packaging products

$ 20,000

Legal and architectural fees for a new community center

$ 15,000

Optimizing operational efficiency for a community healthcare cooperative

$ 17,500

Strategic planning for expanding a local arts non-profit organization

$ 14,000

Human resource management optimization for a local restaurant chain

$ 20,000

Profitability diagnostics for a tech startup focused on AI solutions

Eligibility

The applicant must be a legally incorporated for-profit business or an organization recognized as a social economy enterprise (as per the Loi sur l’économie sociale), located within the agglomeration of Longueuil (Boucherville, Brossard, Longueuil, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Saint-Lambert). Businesses with establishments in these cities but headquartered elsewhere are eligible if the project’s main economic and employment benefits occur in Longueuil’s agglomeration.
The company must operate in a sector not excluded by the program (notably, most retail and restaurant activities are excluded unless the business is a social economy enterprise).
The company must demonstrate sound viability and medium-term profitability prospects.
The applicant must have more than 18 years old, be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with their primary residence in Quebec, and must have full decision-making control of the business and work in it full-time.
The business must not be in litigation, in default with any of the agglomeration’s municipalities, the Quebec or Canadian governments, or any creditors.

Who is eligible?

Manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication industries
Aerospace sector
Life sciences (biopharmaceuticals, medical technologies, natural health products)
Agri-food and biofood processing industries
High technology and information and communication technology companies
Transport and logistics (with some exclusions)
Business services (with some exclusions)
Social economy enterprises (including service to individuals)

Who is not eligible

Businesses in the retail and restaurant sectors, except for social economy enterprises.
Companies in controversial sectors such as those with sexual, religious, political, or speculative activities.
Financial sector businesses and financial cooperatives.
Franchises, banners, licensees, or companies with apparent economic dependency.
Companies whose main revenues come from commission sales or that act as exclusive subcontractors for a single client.

Eligible expenses

Direct fees for specialized professional expertise (consulting services) necessary for project execution.
Costs related to studies (market research, certifications, process evaluations, patent acquisitions) and drafting of technical specifications.
Salaries, social charges, and benefits for staff directly assigned to the project (provided these are not claimed under other government programs; project management and coordination fees capped at 10% of the total project cost).
Acquisition of equipment and specialized IT tools from non-affiliated suppliers.
Rental of equipment and licenses for the project’s duration (up to one year).
Travel expenses directly linked to the project.
Transport costs for equipment and materials.
Commercialization and marketing expenses related to the project.
Costs for protection of intellectual property rights.
External costs for testing and certification.
Specialized services and subcontracting (such as research, prototyping, machining).
Acquisition of equipment, including equipment for collective use.
Any other costs essential to the project’s activities, subject to DEL’s approval.

Eligible geographic areas

Boucherville
Brossard
Longueuil
Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
Saint-Lambert
Companies outside the agglomeration of Longueuil with an establishment in the area and whose project's main economic and employment impacts occur within the agglomeration of Longueuil

Selection criteria

Alignment with the intervention priorities identified by the agglomeration of Longueuil.
Assessment based on a project evaluation grid.
Consideration of the social and economic impacts on the territory.
Availability of funds for the proposed project.

How to apply

Verification of conditions

Preparation of the request

Write a detailed project proposal outlining the objectives, expected outcomes, and the impact of the project.
Gather all necessary supporting documents, including financial statements and any other relevant documents according to the grant requirements.
Prepare the financial setup of the project.

Submission of the request

Visit the DEL website and consult the "Call for Projects" page to obtain the forms and instructions.
Submit your duly signed application electronically on the site www.delagglo.ca, Call for Projects page.

Acknowledgment of receipt

Wait to receive the electronic acknowledgment of receipt from DEL within two working days following the submission of your application.

Additional information

Recipients must agree to provide visibility to DEL, including allowing the use of their company name in DEL’s annual report and communications.
All data and supporting documentation required by DEL must be provided upon request, including financial statements and project details.
Confidentiality of information submitted is governed by the relevant Quebec legislation, with an explicit commitment required from DEL's evaluation committee members.
No application or processing fees are required when submitting a request for funding.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant. 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 DEL — Expertise Financing Grant?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under DEL — Expertise Financing Grant?

Launching or expanding a business within eligible sectors in the Longueuil agglomeration. Innovation and digital transformation initiatives for business growth. Projects focused on sustainable development and implementing eco-friendly business practices. Development or support of social economy enterprises addressing social, cultural, or environmental needs. Attracting or retaining significant business investments and jobs within the Longueuil territory.