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Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.

Q: Who is eligible for the Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund program?

To be eligible for the Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund program, you must: Business must be majority-owned (50% or more) by one or more women

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund?

You can contact Fonds Mauricie or by phone at 819 371-9050.

Q: Where is the Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund available?

The Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund program is available Mauricie, Quebec.

Q: Is the Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund is a Loans and Capital investments

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada

Fonds Mauricie supports entrepreneurs through flexible microcredit loans

Loans and Capital investments

Overview

The grant program by Fonds Mauricie offers a maximum funding amount of $20,000, aiming to support businesses at various developmental stages that have a positive social and economic impact on the community. Eligible activities include pre-startup, startup, expansion, modernization, and recovery stages, with specific support for women-owned businesses and microcredit through honor loans.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Minimum amount : 750 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Trois-Rivieres
Mauricie
Quebec

Legal structures

For-profit business
Sole proprietorship

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Women

Activities funded

Business pre-startup activities, including awareness workshops on creating a business plan.
Support for business startup, expansion, modernization, or turnaround that generates a positive social and economic impact in the community.

Eligibility

The business must be owned by one or more women, with at least 50% ownership.
The applicant company can be at any stage of development, including pre-startup, startup, expansion, modernization, or restructuring.

Who is eligible?

Businesses owned by women (with at least 50% ownership by one or more women)

Who is not eligible

Companies not owned at least 50% by one or more women.

Eligible geographic areas

Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Mauricie region, Quebec

How to apply

Compilation of essential documents

Consult the checklist of necessary documents.
Prepare an updated credit file.
Develop a business model and a business plan.
Prepare a personal balance sheet and budget.

Participation in awareness workshops

Learn about the topics covered: business plan, legal status, choice of a business location, marketing.
Register for a workshop via the training calendar.
Pay the fee of $45 for the workshop.

Consultation with a counselor

Contact a management and financing advisor to schedule an appointment.
Discuss the terms of the loan and the necessary support.

Additional information

Loans are granted to individuals, not directly to the business.
The program emphasizes positive social and economic impact within the community.
Personal credit history may be required as part of the application process.
Workshops on business planning and management are offered, with a nominal fee for participation.

Contacts

819 371-9050

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund. 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.