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Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS

Funding for collective entrepreneurship projects

Offered by
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
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Funding available
$ 10,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Non-profit organizations.
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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.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$10,000
Maximum share of project costs
70%
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Increase production or service capacity
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Start a business
  • Launch or market a product/service
  • Ensure financial sustainability
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Vaudreuil-Soulanges
  • Montérégie
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups
Legal structures
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
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

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

FDEÉS program details updated

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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

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.

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.

Documents Needed

  • Application form
  • Full business plan
  • Two-year financial forecasts
  • Supporting financial and technical information for the project

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.

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

450 424-2262

Official sources

Fonds de développement des entreprises d’économie sociale (FDEÉS)
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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.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

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?

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.

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.