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DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund
Support for social economy projects and job creation
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This fund supports social economy businesses with non-repayable funding and technical assistance. It helps launch, develop, and consolidate viable projects that create lasting jobs and support social economy activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Pierre-De Saurel
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Feasibility studies and business plans for a new social economy project
- Creation of a new social economy business or project
- Training and skills development for management or board members
Documents Needed
- Business project summary
- Financial projections
- Signed grant application
- Financial statements, if available
- Board resolution authorizing the request
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations
- Social economy enterprises
- Social economy projects
Who is not eligible
- Organizations with mainly sexual, religious, or political activities
- Financial sector organizations
- Seasonal projects without year-round viability
- Community or cultural organizations
- Retail and restaurant businesses, except essential local services in underserved communities
Eligible expenses
- Pre-startup professional fees, expertise, consultants, and specialists
- Capital expenses, technology, software, patents, and working capital for the first year
- Training fees, materials, group training, and coaching
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the official application is received
- Regular operating expenses, except for the first year
- Debt or loan repayments
- Consulting fees from a company in which a promoter has an interest
- Religious, political, sexual, community, cultural, financial, seasonal, or event-based projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Massueville
- Saint-Aimé
- Saint-David
- Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel
- Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel
- Saint-Gérard-Majella
- Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel
- Saint-Ours
- Saint-Robert
- Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu
- Sorel-Tracy
- Yamaska
Processing and Agreement
- Pre-admissibility review of the project summary
- Selection committee review after pre-admissibility approval
- Recommendation sent to the DÉPS board for final approval
- Funding agreement signed before disbursement
- Payment made only once permits and required financing are in place
Additional information
- The aid is provided as a non-repayable contribution.
- A second application is exceptional and must concern a new project.
- The organization will be supported by an advisor throughout the project process.
- The funding must be supported by an agreement between DÉPS and the recipient organization.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund. 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 DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund?
This fund supports social economy businesses with non-repayable funding and technical assistance. It helps launch, develop, and consolidate viable projects that create lasting jobs and support social economy activities.
How much funding can be received?
DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund program?
To be eligible for the DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund program, you must:
Social economy organization or project
Cooperative or non-profit status
Located in MRC de Pierre-De Saurel
What expenses are eligible under DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund?
Feasibility studies and business plans for a new social economy project
Creation of a new social economy business or project
Training and skills development for management or board members
Who can I contact for more information about the DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund?
You can contact Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund available?
The DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund is a Grant and Funding