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Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice — Financing
Flexible financing for business growth
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Shawinigan, Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers loans of $5,000 to $100,000 to support business start-ups, acquisitions, and growth projects. It also finances certain tax credit-related needs and temporary bridge financing for eligible businesses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Shawinigan
- Mauricie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- 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 start-ups.
- Business acquisitions.
- Business growth projects.
- Temporary financing for cash flow support.
- Projects related to eligible tax credits.
Documents Needed
- Business plan
- Market study or customer contact summary
- Financial structure details and financial statements
- Quotes for major project expenses
- CVs of project leaders
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses in Shawinigan.
- Businesses in Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel.
- Businesses in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès.
- Businesses in Saint-Boniface.
- Businesses in Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc and nearby municipalities in the LaPrade territory.
Eligible expenses
- Temporary bridge financing for cash flow needs related to grants, tax credits, or major contracts.
- Financing linked to refundable R&D tax credits.
- Financing linked to refundable tax credits for processing activities in resource regions.
Eligible geographic areas
- Shawinigan.
- Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel.
- Saint-Étienne-des-Grès.
- Saint-Boniface.
- Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc.
- Saint-Élie-de-Caxton.
- Charette.
- Saint-Paulin.
- Sainte-Angèle-de-Prémont.
- Sainte-Ursule.
- Saint-Justin.
- Saint-Édouard-de-Maskinongé.
- Saint-Alexis-des-Monts.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the organization before a final decision.
- Files are presented to the board of directors for approval or refusal.
- The board meets once a month.
- Applicants are informed of the final decision.
Additional information
- The organization can provide technical support alongside financing.
- Applications are treated confidentially and professionally.
- The board meets once a month to make decisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice — Financing Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice — Financing. 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 Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice — Financing?
This program offers loans of $5,000 to $100,000 to support business start-ups, acquisitions, and growth projects. It also finances certain tax credit-related needs and temporary bridge financing for eligible businesses.
How much funding can be received?
Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice — Financing Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice — Financing program?
To be eligible for the Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice — Financing program, you must:
Good credit history.
Solid management team.
Business plan with profit potential.
What expenses are eligible under Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice — Financing?
Business start-ups.
Business acquisitions.
Business growth projects.
Temporary financing for cash flow support.
Projects related to eligible tax credits.
Who can I contact for more information about the Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice — Financing?
You can contact Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice by email at info@fondslaprade.ca or by phone at 819 537-5107.
Where is the Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice — Financing available?
The Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice — Financing program is available Mauricie, Quebec.
Is the Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice — Financing a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Le Fonds de développement économique LaPrade St-Maurice — Financing is a Tax Credits