DEL — Expertise Financing Grant
grant_single|update February 25, 2025
Longueuil, QC
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grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
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grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate January 15, 2023
- grant_single|closingDate March 31, 2023
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- 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
grant_single|grantors
- Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)
- Longueuil City
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
grant_single_labels|preview
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.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
The DEL — Expertise Financing Grant provides financial support to projects within the Agglomeration of Longueuil, promoting economic development and community improvement. The funding modalities are structured to maximize impact and ensure responsible use of resources by recipients.
- Financial support is offered as non-repayable aid under certain conditions.
- Funding can cover up to 50% of eligible project costs, with the potential to cover up to 80% for social economy enterprises.
- The maximum cumulative aid from government sources and DEL cannot exceed 70% of eligible project costs, except for social economy enterprises, where it can reach 80%.
- No funds will be provided as loans, loan guarantees, or equity investments.
- For the entire 5-year agreement period, total financial aid from DEL cannot exceed $100,000 per recipient, unless specified under certain project categories where it can go up to $150,000.
- Financial aid distribution is contingent on the successful completion of project milestones, supported by documentation such as claim certificates and proof of payment.
- Strict evaluation criteria and fund availability may affect the final amount of financial aid provided.
grant_single_labels|projects
This grant supports projects and activities that align with key areas such as entrepreneurship, business expansion, innovation, and sustainable development. Eligible projects are designed to promote economic growth, enhance competitiveness, and implement eco-friendly practices in the Longueuil agglomeration.
- Entrepreneurship and business startup initiatives.
- Expansion and development of new markets.
- Business succession and transitioning.
- Innovation and digital transformation projects.
- Developing skills and knowledge enhancement programs.
- Establishing measures and tools to attract and retain qualified workforce.
- Optimization of supply chains and logistics.
- Implementation of eco-responsible practices and clean technologies.
- Increasing transversal skills to enhance competitiveness and productivity.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 20,000
Conducting market validation activities for new eco-friendly packaging products
$ 15,000
Optimizing operational efficiency for a community healthcare cooperative
$ 17,500
Strategic planning for expanding a local arts non-profit organization
$ 20,000
Legal and architectural fees for a new community center
$ 14,000
Human resource management optimization for a local restaurant chain
$ 20,000
Profitability diagnostics for a tech startup focused on AI solutions
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
- The business must be a for-profit company or a social economy enterprise as defined by the Quebec Act on Social Economy, legally constituted and located within the Longueuil agglomeration.
- Businesses outside the Longueuil agglomeration must have an establishment within the agglomeration, with the main economic and employment impacts occurring there.
- Non-profit organizations that have a structuring impact on the community and generate direct benefits for the Longueuil agglomeration are eligible, limited to specific development and social economy projects.
- Businesses with fewer than 200 employees operating mainly within the Longueuil agglomeration are prioritized.
- The business must not operate in sectors listed as ineligible in the grant's Annex B.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
The eligible applicants for this grant include:1. For-profit Enterprises and Social Economy Enterprises: - These must be legally constituted as per the "Loi sur l’économie sociale" (RLRQ, chapitre E-1.1.1) and located within the Longueuil agglomeration area (Boucherville, Brossard, Longueuil, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Saint-Lambert). - Enterprises legally constituted outside the Longueuil agglomeration but with an establishment in the area that generates significant local economic and employment benefits.2. Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs): - NPOs with a structural impact on the community and generating significant benefits for the Longueuil agglomeration are eligible but only under the "Policy of Support for Structuring Projects to Improve Living Environments," specifically sections 3.1 to 3.4 covering social development, social economy, sustainable development, and significant projects for the Longueuil area.3. Small Enterprises: - Enterprises with fewer than 200 employees mainly operating within the Longueuil agglomeration are prioritized.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
This grant excludes certain companies and industries based on their nature or main activities. The restrictions are intended to focus funding on key sectors that align with the grant's mission and goals.
- Companies of a sexual, religious, political nature, or those with controversial activities.
- Speculative businesses.
- Financial sectors and financial cooperatives.
- Franchises or businesses with economic or management dependence.
- Companies with income from sales commissions.
- Businesses acting as exclusive subcontractors for a single entity.
- Retail sectors such as furniture, electronic stores, and convenience stores, among others.
- Car dealerships and automotive repair services.
- Construction and renovation services outside specialized development potentials.
- Educational services like language or yoga schools.
- Legal services including lawyers and notaries.
- Professional services governed by provincial orders.
- Animal grooming and boarding services.
- Independent road transport like trucking and taxi service.
- All forms of restaurants and hospitality unless they are social economy enterprises.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Eligible expenses for the grant must be necessary, reasonable, and directly related to the project, with a prioritization of expenditures from Quebec suppliers. Here are the eligible expenses:
- Direct costs involving the intervention of specialized professional expertise for external consulting services.
- Costs for studies evaluating various aspects such as markets, certifications, processes, and patent acquisitions, including the preparation of project briefs.
- Salaries, social charges, and benefits of labor directly linked to the project (not claimed under another program), with management and coordination fees capped at 10% of the project cost.
- Acquisition of materials from non-affiliated companies, including specialized IT tools.
- Equipment rental and license fees for a period not exceeding the project, with a maximum of one year.
- Travel expenses.
- Transportation costs for equipment and materials.
- Marketing expenses related to the project.
- Costs for intellectual property protection.
- External testing and certification costs.
- Specialized services and subcontracting (such as research, prototyping, machining, etc.).
- Acquisition of equipment, including those for collective use.
- Other necessary project activities, subject to approval by DEL.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
The DEL — Expertise Financing Grant is designated for businesses situated in specified areas within the agglomeration of Longueuil. This localization criterion ensures benefits are focused on enhancing the economic development of these regions.
- Boucherville
- Brossard
- Longueuil
- Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
- Saint-Lambert
grant_single_labels|criteria
The grant application will be evaluated and selected based on specific criteria detailed in the guidelines, including alignment with outlined priorities and adherence to required conditions.
- Priorities of intervention alignment
- Compliance with eligibility conditions
- Demonstration of good viability and profitability prospects
- Proof of no existing litigation or defaults
- Ownership and control by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with domicile in Quebec
- Substantial contributions to economic and social benefits in the Longueuil agglomeration
grant_single_labels|apply
- Step 1: Check Eligibility
- Ensure that your business meets the criteria specified in the grant guidelines.
- Verify that your project aligns with the priorities of the intervention such as fortifying the economy and employment, intensifying innovation, etc.
- Step 2: Prepare Required Documentation
- Gather necessary documents such as business registration, project plan, and a detailed breakdown of costs.
- Ensure compliance with conditions such as non-reliance on specific sectors listed in the exclusions.
- Step 3: Complete Application Form
- Access the application form available through DEL's official site.
- Fill out all required sections accurately and comprehensively.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Submit your completed application electronically via the DEL portal.
- Ensure submission before the deadline and that all components of the application are included.
- Step 5: Receive Acknowledgement
- DEL will send an electronic acknowledgment within two business days after submission.
- Keep this acknowledgment for your records.
- Step 6: Evaluation Process
- Your application will be evaluated by a committee to determine eligibility.
- You may be requested to submit additional information if necessary.
- Step 7: Notification of Decision
- Successful applicants will receive a formal notification of the grant award.
- Unsuccessful applicants will be notified and may request feedback.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The assistance is non-repayable and grants cannot exceed 50% of eligible costs for each project, except for social economy enterprises where it can reach 80%.
- Combined financial assistance from Quebec and Canada governments, plus DEL, shouldn't exceed 70% of eligible costs, except for social economy enterprises where it can reach 80%.
- The financial commitment of DEL is contingent upon available sufficient fund balances.
- Beneficiaries must agree to provide project-related documents and allow DEL to feature their company name in annual reports.