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Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé
Support for fisheries business development
Last Update: April 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Financial support of up to $5,000 per business is available for fisheries companies in Quebec. The program helps fund financial analysis, market studies, restructuring mandates, and product development studies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Financial analysis.
- Market study.
- Restructuring or reorganization of operations.
- Product development study.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Shrimp and turbot fishers
- Shrimp and turbot processing businesses
- Fishing-related product and service businesses
Eligible expenses
- Professional services for financial analysis, market studies, restructuring or reorganization mandates, and product development studies.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé.
- Support is granted based on each business's needs and reality.
- Approved businesses receive personalized professional accompaniment.
Additional information
- Professional support is personalized to each business's needs.
- The application form is available on the MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé website.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé. 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 Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé?
Financial support of up to $5,000 per business is available for fisheries companies in Quebec. The program helps fund financial analysis, market studies, restructuring mandates, and product development studies.
How much funding can be received?
Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé program?
To be eligible for the Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé program, you must:
Quebec business in fisheries
Strongly impacted by the crisis
Project uses professional support
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé?
Financial analysis.
Market study.
Restructuring or reorganization of operations.
Product development study.
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé?
You can contact MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé by email at carol.cotton@cotedegaspe.ca or by phone at (418) 368-7000.
Where is the Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé available?
The Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé program is available Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.
Is the Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé is a Grant and Funding