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Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS
Funding for collective entrepreneurship projects
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Latest source updateLast Update: March 26, 2026Latest change: The English version of the FDEÉS grant page now contains complete program details that were previously missing, including eligibility criteria, funding terms, and application process.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: March 26, 2026
Latest change: The English version of the FDEÉS grant page now contains complete program details that were previously missing, including eligibility criteria, funding terms, and application process.
FDEÉS Grant: English Page Content Now Available
The English version of the FDEÉS grant page now includes full program content that was previously not captured. Applicants can now access all key information in English, including eligibility requirements (MRC Vaudreuil-Soulanges location, cooperative or not-for-profit organizational status) and funding details (up to 70% coverage with $10,000 caps at seed and consolidation stages). The submission process is also now documented, indicating that applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with a required meeting with a DEV team member. The French content remains unchanged and complete. This update makes the grant information more accessible to English-speaking applicants in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region who are interested in collective entrepreneurship development opportunities.
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program supports collective entrepreneurship in Vaudreuil-Soulanges through non-repayable financial assistance. It can fund social enterprise creation, startup, consolidation, expansion, and related planning 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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Vaudreuil-Soulanges
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Profitability and long-term viability.
- Project originality, realism, and relevance.
- Market potential and competitive positioning.
- Promoter’s experience, knowledge, and skills.
- Confirmed financing for the project.
How to apply
- Step 1: Meet with DEV
- Contact a DEV advisor before filing the application.
- Verify the project’s eligibility and discuss the file preparation needs.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Prepare the application form.
- Prepare the business plan and two-year financial forecasts when required.
- Step 3: Submit and present the project
- Obtain a presentation date for the analysis committee.
- Present the project and answer questions from the committee.
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
What is the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS?
The program supports collective entrepreneurship in Vaudreuil-Soulanges through non-repayable financial assistance. It can fund social enterprise creation, startup, consolidation, expansion, and related planning 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 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 (DEV) 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