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ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2
Supports market diversification and economic development for local businesses
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : June 30, 2025
- Closing date : September 15, 2025
Location
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2 offers up to $10,000 in financial support per company, aiming to assist Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean businesses impacted by U.S. tariffs in diversifying markets and strengthening economic resilience. Eligible activities include personalized strategic support, export planning, commercial mission participation, and access to specialized professional expertise.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : June 30, 2025
- Closing date : September 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Structured development and diversification of markets for businesses.
- Personalized strategic support for business expansion and export planning.
- Participation in trade missions and professional trade shows outside Quebec to explore and develop new markets.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies with their head office and main activities located in one of the MRCs of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Eligible expenses
- Training and professional guidance fees
- Transportation, accommodation, and registration costs for trade missions and trade shows outside Quebec
- Professional fees for strategic business support (including legal, customs, logistics, taxation, patents, etc.)
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies headquartered and primarily operating within one of the MRCs (Regional County Municipalities) of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean.
Additional information
- The fund cannot receive applications continuously; submissions are only accepted during specific call periods.
- Each company can apply to and receive support from multiple streams within the fund.
- A minimum pre-diagnostic score, based on fund-specific criteria, is required for application consideration.
- Priority may be given to businesses generating less than $15 million in annual revenue, though this is not a strict eligibility criterion.
Frequently Asked Questions about the ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2. 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 ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2?
The ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2 offers up to $10,000 in financial support per company, aiming to assist Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean businesses impacted by U.S. tariffs in diversifying markets and strengthening economic resilience. Eligible activities include personalized strategic support, export planning, commercial mission participation, and access to specialized professional expertise.
How much funding can be received?
ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2 Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 15, 2025.
Who is eligible for the ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2 program?
To be eligible for the ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2 program, you must:
Head office and main activities in a Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean MRC
In operation for at least one year
Direct negative impact from U.S. tariffs on business model
What expenses are eligible under ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2?
Structured development and diversification of markets for businesses.
Personalized strategic support for business expansion and export planning.
Participation in trade missions and professional trade shows outside Quebec to explore and develop new markets.
Where is the ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2 available?
The ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2 program is available Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.
Is the ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2 is a Grant and Funding