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Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds
Financing for business growth and succession
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Rouyn-Noranda, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program offers financing of up to $250,000 to support business projects in Rouyn-Noranda. It helps fund startup, expansion, business improvement, acquisition, and entrepreneurial succession projects, including working capital, capital expenditures, and professional fees.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Rouyn-Noranda
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- 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
- Startup of a business
- Business expansion
- Business improvement and transformation
- Business acquisition
- Entrepreneurial succession and transfer
Documents Needed
- Completed, dated, and signed application form
- Business plan for startup projects
- Financial statements
- Financial forecasts
- Any other document requested by CLD Rouyn-Noranda
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses
- Cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations
- Businesses involved in primary, tertiary, local services, rural, tourism, manufacturing, or circular economy sectors
Eligible expenses
- Working capital needed for the project
- Capital expenditures such as equipment, buildings, land, machinery, and vehicles
- Construction, expansion, renovation, and site or premises development
- Professional fees related to feasibility, audits, impact studies, technology implementation, and transaction support
Eligible geographic areas
- Rouyn-Noranda
- Businesses with a head office in Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed, analyzed, and decided on by CLD Rouyn-Noranda.
- The applicant must submit the required supporting documents for review.
- Applicants can be accompanied by advisers during the process.
- Applications can be submitted by contacting CLD Rouyn-Noranda or booking online.
Additional information
- The aid is provided as a term loan, not a non-repayable grant.
- Personal guaranty may be required.
- Investment conditions may include performance-based interest reduction for sustainable development.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds Program
What is the Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds?
The program offers financing of up to $250,000 to support business projects in Rouyn-Noranda. It helps fund startup, expansion, business improvement, acquisition, and entrepreneurial succession projects, including working capital, capital expenditures, and professional fees.
How much funding can be received?
Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds Funds up to 5% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds program?
To be eligible for the Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds program, you must:
Business active in Rouyn-Noranda.
Head office in Quebec.
Project fits program priorities.
What expenses are eligible under Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds?
Startup of a business
Business expansion
Business improvement and transformation
Business acquisition
Entrepreneurial succession and transfer
Who can I contact for more information about the Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds?
You can contact CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) by email at info@cldrn.ca or by phone at 819 762-0142.
Where is the Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds available?
The Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds program is available Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec.
Is the Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds a grant, loan, or tax credit?
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