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ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3
Supports regional businesses in market diversification and international expansion
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : June 30, 2025
- Closing date : September 15, 2025
Location
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 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 : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : June 30, 2025
- Closing date : September 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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
- Development and implementation of strategies to diversify and expand into new markets.
- Individualized support for creating detailed export plans and adjusting commercial strategies.
- Participation in trade missions or professional exhibitions outside Quebec to explore and develop new business opportunities.
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 guidance and consulting (including legal, customs, logistics, taxation, patents, etc.)
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies headquartered and primarily operating within the regional county municipalities (MRCs) of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean.
Additional information
- Each business may combine support from multiple streams of the fund.
- The application intake operates on a call for projects basis, not continuous submission—applicants must respect specific submission periods.
- A pre-diagnostic export assessment is required to evaluate market readiness before review by the selection committee.
- Acceptance is officially confirmed through a letter, which must be signed by the business for formal agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions about the ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3. 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 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 $5,000 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 RCM
In operation for at least one year
Demonstrate a direct negative impact of U.S. tariffs on the business model
What expenses are eligible under ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3?
Development and implementation of strategies to diversify and expand into new markets.
Individualized support for creating detailed export plans and adjusting commercial strategies.
Participation in trade missions or professional exhibitions outside Quebec to explore and develop new business opportunities.
Where is the ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3 available?
The ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3 program is available Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.
Is the ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 3 is a Grant and Funding