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Source verified August 11, 2026
MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Local financing for Abitibi businesses
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Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 35,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Any legally constituted business registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec (REQ).
See full eligibility
Overview
The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS) is a local financing tool for legally incorporated businesses in MRC Abitibi that generate economic benefits in the territory. It supports entrepreneurship, access to capital, and the development of sustainable jobs for new and existing companies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Abitibi-Ouest
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business projects financed through the local funds.
- Projects aimed at creating or maintaining sustainable jobs.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Any legally constituted business registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec (REQ).
- Businesses of all legal forms are eligible.
- For OBNLs, only social economy enterprises are eligible under certain conditions.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC d’Abitibi
Additional information
- The Local Solidarity Fund is part of the local financing solutions offered by CLD Abitibi.
- Its mission is to stimulate local entrepreneurship, improve access to capital, and help finance and technically support new and existing businesses.
- It is intended to help create and maintain sustainable jobs in the territory of MRC d’Abitibi.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS) Program
What is the MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)?
The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS) is a local financing tool for legally incorporated businesses in MRC Abitibi that generate economic benefits in the territory. It supports entrepreneurship, access to capital, and the development of sustainable jobs for new and existing companies.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS) Funds up to $35,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS) program?
To be eligible for the MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS) program, you must:
The applicant must be a legally constituted business registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec (REQ).
The applicant must have its head office in MRC d’Abitibi.
The business must generate economic benefits in MRC d’Abitibi.
What expenses are eligible under MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)?
Business projects financed through the local funds.
Projects aimed at creating or maintaining sustainable jobs.
Where is the MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS) available?
The MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS) program is available Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec.
Is the MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)?
MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS) is funded by MRC Abitibi (CLD)