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Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS
Funding for social enterprise development
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program provides non-repayable funding to support collective entrepreneurship in Vaudreuil-Soulanges. It supports social enterprise creation, startup, consolidation, expansion, and related planning or promotion activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Vaudreuil-Soulanges
- 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
- Housing
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of social enterprises.
- Startup of new collective entrepreneurship projects.
- Expansion of existing social enterprises.
- Consolidation or restructuring of social enterprise projects.
- Pre-startup planning such as feasibility studies, market studies, and business plans.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Full business plan
- Two-year financial forecasts
- Supporting financial and technical information for the project
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations.
- Non-financial cooperatives.
- Social enterprises in Vaudreuil-Soulanges.
Who is not eligible
- Financial cooperatives.
- Businesses in retail or restaurant sectors.
- Social enterprises with sexual, religious, political, or controversial activities.
- Projects controlled by another party or acting as an exclusive subcontractor for one client.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees and consultant or specialist costs for feasibility studies, business plans, consolidation plans, or restructuring plans.
- Capital expenses such as land, building, equipment, machinery, vehicles, furniture, and office equipment.
- Acquisition of technologies, software, progiciels, and patents.
- Start-up and promotion costs, including incorporation fees, security deposits, launch advertising, and marketing fees.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating costs such as working capital.
- Relocation costs for an existing social enterprise.
- Debt service and loan repayment.
- Completed projects and expenses incurred before application, unless authorized in writing by DEV.
- Projects in retail, restaurant, speculative, or controversial social enterprise activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.
- The applicant meets with a DEV advisor to verify eligibility and prepare the file.
- The project is presented to the analysis committee.
- A funding agreement is signed for approved projects.
- Payments are made after the agreement conditions are met and required permits are obtained.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Applicants must meet with a DEV advisor before submitting a file.
- Approved projects require an agreement with DEV.
- Quarterly meetings with a DEV advisor are required during the agreement period.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS. 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 Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS?
The program provides non-repayable funding to support collective entrepreneurship in Vaudreuil-Soulanges. It supports social enterprise creation, startup, consolidation, expansion, and related planning or promotion activities.
How much funding can be received?
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS program?
To be eligible for the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS program, you must:
Located in MRC Vaudreuil-Soulanges.
Non-profit or non-financial cooperative.
Project must be viable and socially useful.
What expenses are eligible under Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS?
Creation of social enterprises.
Startup of new collective entrepreneurship projects.
Expansion of existing social enterprises.
Consolidation or restructuring of social enterprise projects.
Pre-startup planning such as feasibility studies, market studies, and business plans.
Who can I contact for more information about the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS?
You can contact Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges by email at none or by phone at 450 424-2262.
Where is the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS available?
The Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS is a Other Support