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ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3
Supports regional businesses in market diversification and expansion
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
September 15, 2025
Opened June 30, 2025
Location
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Companies with their head office and principal activities located in one of the MRCs of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
See full eligibility
Overview
The ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3 supports Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean businesses impacted by U.S. tariffs through grants of up to $5,000 per company, aimed at participating in commercial missions to develop new markets. Eligible activities include market diversification, export planning, and attendance at trade shows and business missions outside Quebec.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Fjord-du-Saguenay
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 15,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of new markets through structured diversification and export expansion.
- Individualized support for detailed export planning, commercial mission qualification, and commercial strategy adjustment.
- Participation in trade missions and professional exhibitions outside Quebec to explore and develop new markets.
- Market prospecting and market development missions.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies with their head office and principal activities located in one of the MRCs of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Eligible expenses
- Training and professional support fees
- Transport, accommodation, and registration costs for trade missions and trade shows
- Professional fees for strategic support
Eligible geographic areas
- One of the MRCs of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Selection criteria
- Companies generating less than 15 M$ annually are prioritized in the selection process.
- A minimum score must be obtained in the pre-diagnostic, according to the Fund's criteria.
How to apply
- Complete the online form and submit the required documents.
- Submit the application during the Fund’s open periods.
Processing and Agreement
- If a project is accepted, an acceptance letter is sent to the company and sets out the financial support conditions.
- The promoter must sign the acceptance letter for confirmation, and it serves as the agreement between the parties.
- Funding is paid in a single instalment once all conditions are met, based on proof of payment.
Additional information
- Each business may combine support from multiple streams of the fund.
- The program operates by call for projects and does not accept continuous applications.
- The next call for projects is open from 30 June 2025 to 15 September 2025.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1Supports Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean businesses in market diversification strategies
- ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 2Supports market diversification and economic development for local businesses
Frequently Asked Questions about the ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3 Program
What is the ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3?
The ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3 supports Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean businesses impacted by U.S. tariffs through grants of up to $5,000 per company, aimed at participating in commercial missions to develop new markets. Eligible activities include market diversification, export planning, and attendance at trade shows and business missions outside Quebec.
How much funding can be received?
ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3 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 3 program?
To be eligible for the ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3 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 tariffs
What expenses are eligible under ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3?
Development of new markets through structured diversification and export expansion.
Individualized support for detailed export planning, commercial mission qualification, and commercial strategy adjustment.
Participation in trade missions and professional exhibitions outside Quebec to explore and develop new markets.
Market prospecting and market development missions.
Who can I contact for more information about the ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3?
You can contact MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3 available?
The ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3 program is available Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.