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MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Local financing for business growth and succession
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 35,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The MRC Abitibi Local Investment Fund supports business projects through repayable financing and related non-repayable assistance. It is designed to help new and existing businesses with local entrepreneurship, including business succession and projects financed in the territory.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Start a business
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
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
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
- Business projects financed through the local funds.
- Business succession or acquisition of an existing company under FLI-Relève.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally incorporated businesses.
- Businesses registered with the Quebec enterprise register.
- Social economy non-profits, under certain conditions.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC d’Abitibi
Additional information
- The CLD Abitibi offers both repayable loans and non-repayable assistance under its local funding programs.
- The FLI-Relève provides a one-year repayment moratorium.
- Companies are encouraged to contact CLD Abitibi to confirm the most suitable financing option.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI) Program
What is the MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI)?
The MRC Abitibi Local Investment Fund supports business projects through repayable financing and related non-repayable assistance. It is designed to help new and existing businesses with local entrepreneurship, including business succession and projects financed in the territory.
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:
Legally incorporated business.
Head office in the MRC d’Abitibi.
Economic benefits in the territory.
What expenses are eligible under MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI)?
Business projects financed through the local funds.
Business succession or acquisition of an existing company under FLI-Relève.
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 Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI)?
MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI) is funded by MRC Abitibi (CLD)