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DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund

Supports social economy business development in Pierre-De Saurel
Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund provides up to $3,000 to support the creation, development, and consolidation of social economy enterprises through non-repayable contributions. Eligible activities include pre-startup feasibility studies, the development of social economy projects, and skill development for management and board members.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • 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
  • Social Services
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Employment and Training
Target groups
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
  • Community leaders
Revenue structures
  • Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
  • Local
  • Municipal
  • Regional

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Pre-startup activities including feasibility studies, business plans, or preliminary studies for creating a new social enterprise or implementing a new project.
  • Development of social economy activities through the creation of new enterprises or new projects.
  • Competency development activities including training fees related to enterprise creation, new project implementation, or skill development for management or board members.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Cooperatives.
  • Non-profit organizations (NPOs).
  • Enterprises with a focus on producing and selling socially useful goods or services.

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees.
  • Expertise fees.
  • Consultants and specialists fees required for feasibility studies.
  • Capital expenditures such as land, buildings, equipment, machinery, rolling stock, incorporation fees (excluding goodwill expenses).
  • Acquisition of technologies, software, or patents (excluding research and development activities).
  • Working capital needs strictly related to the first year of operation or project implementation.
  • Non-recurrent expenses.
  • Registration fees.
  • Cost of educational materials.
  • Collective and individual coaching training expenses.

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

Additional information

  • The assistance offered, in terms of financial support, is capped and is given in tranches or upon the submission of invoices.
  • All funded projects must demonstrate compliance with the permit and authorization requirements before aid is disbursed.
  • Acceptance and processing of financial aid requests involve multiple stages, including both a preliminary eligibility check and further analysis by a selection committee.
  • Lack of adherence to expected timelines or outcomes can lead to the suspension of financial disbursements.
  • An organization's request for a second financial aid is considered an exception and requires justification of a new project.
  • A formal agreement outlining terms and conditions is mandatory for all projects approved for financial aid.
  • The non-compliance or involvement in fraudulent activities can result in the withdrawal of the granted aid.

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?

The DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund provides up to $3,000 to support the creation, development, and consolidation of social economy enterprises through non-repayable contributions. Eligible activities include pre-startup feasibility studies, the development of social economy projects, and skill development for management and board members.

How much funding can be received?

DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund program?

To be eligible for the DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund program, you must: Organizations must adhere to the Quebec definition of the social economy. Eligible entities include non-profit organizations and cooperatives. Organizations must have a social purpose and respond to identified social needs within the community. Projects must be located in the MRC de Pierre-De Saurel territory.

What expenses are eligible under DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund?

Pre-startup activities including feasibility studies, business plans, or preliminary studies for creating a new social enterprise or implementing a new project. Development of social economy activities through the creation of new enterprises or new projects. Competency development activities including training fees related to enterprise creation, new project implementation, or skill 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).

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

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