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MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

Financial support for businesses in Abitibi for growth
MRC Abitibi
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 35,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The local investment funds at CLD Abitibi offer repayable financial aid in the form of loans, with the Local Investment Fund (FLI) offering a specific FLI-Relève component that provides up to $35,000 to entrepreneurs aiming to acquire at least 25% of an existing business for succession. These funds aim to stimulate local entrepreneurship, support new and existing businesses, and create sustainable employment in the MRC d’Abitibi.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Abitibi
  • Abitibi-Témiscamingue
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Startups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

The Local Investment Fund (FLI) focuses on stimulating local entrepreneurship through access to capital, aiding financially and technically new and existing businesses to create and maintain sustainable jobs in the MRC d'Abitibi territory. Eligible projects involve providing loans and financial support to facilitate sustainable business operations and successful project developments.

  • Financial aid to newly formed or existing businesses to encourage local entrepreneurship.
  • Support for business projects that result in economic gains within the MRC d'Abitibi territory.
  • Funding business transfers with significant stakeholder acquisition, facilitating succession in local enterprises through the FLI-Relève segment.
  • Providing financial assistance for critical business areas to ensure the successful implementation of funded projects.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Any legally established business (registered with the Quebec Business Register) with its headquarters in the MRC of Abitibi territory that generates economic benefits in that area. All legal forms of business are eligible. However, for non-profit organizations, only social economy enterprises are eligible under certain conditions.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to businesses legally constituted in a specific area to stimulate local economic development. The eligible geographical area is limited to enhance community-focused economic growth.

  • Companies with their headquarters located in the MRC d'Abitibi area.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this financing program:

  • The FLI-Relève component allows for a repayment moratorium of up to one year, providing flexibility and financial security to entrepreneurs.

Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI). 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 MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI)?

The local investment funds at CLD Abitibi offer repayable financial aid in the form of loans, with the Local Investment Fund (FLI) offering a specific FLI-Relève component that provides up to $35,000 to entrepreneurs aiming to acquire at least 25% of an existing business for succession. These funds aim to stimulate local entrepreneurship, support new and existing businesses, and create sustainable employment in the MRC d’Abitibi.

How much funding can be received?

MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI) Funds up to $35,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI) program?

To be eligible for the MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI) program, you must: The company must be legally constituted and registered with the Quebec Enterprise Registrar (REQ). The company's head office must be located within the MRC d'Abitibi territory. All types of business structures are eligible, but for non-profit organizations, only social economy enterprises are eligible under specific conditions.

What expenses are eligible under MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI)?

The Local Investment Fund (FLI) focuses on stimulating local entrepreneurship through access to capital, aiding financially and technically new and existing businesses to create and maintain sustainable jobs in the MRC d'Abitibi territory. Eligible projects involve providing loans and financial support to facilitate sustainable business operations and successful project developments. Financial aid to newly formed or existing businesses to encourage local entrepreneurship. Support for business projects that result in economic gains within the MRC d'Abitibi territory. Funding business transfers with significant stakeholder acquisition, facilitating succession in local enterprises through the FLI-Relève segment. Providing financial assistance for critical business areas to ensure the successful implementation of funded projects.

Where is the MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI) available?

The MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI) program is available Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec.

Is the MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI) is a Loans and Capital investments

Who are the financial supporters of the MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI)?

MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI) is funded by MRC Abitibi

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