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Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides
Funding for business projects in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides, Laurentides, Quebec
Overview
This program supports business startups, growth, expansion, and succession projects in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides. It offers non-repayable financial assistance and, at the committee’s discretion, an additional interest-free loan for eligible investments and working capital.
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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
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides
- Laurentides
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business startup projects.
- Business growth and expansion projects.
- Business succession projects.
- Social-impact projects with significant economic benefits for the municipality.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed financial assistance application.
- Business plan.
- Financial forecasts.
- Proof of compliance with municipal zoning rules.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally incorporated businesses.
- Entrepreneurs with a business located in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides.
Eligible expenses
- Land, buildings, equipment, machinery, and rolling stock.
- Incorporation fees and similar capital expenses, excluding goodwill.
- Technology, software, software packages, and patents.
- Working capital strictly related to the business’s first year of operations.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Goodwill-related expenses.
- Research and development activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an investment committee.
- The committee recommends funding based on available funds and the investment policy.
- Applicants are notified after the review and must meet all prior conditions before payment.
- Approved projects are subject to a funding agreement between the CDE and the business.
- The project must be launched within six months of acceptance.
Additional information
- Each applicant must complete and sign a financial assistance application.
- A non-refundable file-opening fee of CAD 150 applies.
- The investment committee assesses applications confidentially and impartially.
- A funding agreement is signed between the CDE and the business for all approved projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides. 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 Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides?
This program supports business startups, growth, expansion, and succession projects in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides. It offers non-repayable financial assistance and, at the committee’s discretion, an additional interest-free loan for eligible investments and working capital.
Who is eligible for the Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides program?
To be eligible for the Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides program, you must:
Legally incorporated business
Located in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides
Startup, growth, expansion, or succession project
What expenses are eligible under Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides?
Business startup projects.
Business growth and expansion projects.
Business succession projects.
Social-impact projects with significant economic benefits for the municipality.
Who can I contact for more information about the Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides?
You can contact CDE of the Laurentians by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides available?
The Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides program is available Laurentides, Quebec.
Is the Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides?
Entrepreneurial Fund for Economic and Social Development of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides is funded by CDE of the Laurentians