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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
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds. 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 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 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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