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Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund
Flexible microcredit for business growth and startup support
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 750 - $ 20,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Trois-Rivieres, Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program offers microcredit loans of up to $20,000 through Fonds Mauricie. It supports business launch, growth, modernization, turnaround, and related entrepreneurship awareness workshops.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Start a business
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 750 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business pre-startup awareness workshops on entrepreneurship and business planning.
- Support for business startup, expansion, modernization, and turnaround.
Documents Needed
- Application checklist
- Credit file
- Business plan or detailed project description
- Personal balance sheet and budget
- Business registration information and corporate documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses owned by women with at least 50% ownership.
- Businesses at various stages, including pre-startup, startup, expansion, modernization, and restructuring.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses not owned at least 50% by one or more women.
Eligible geographic areas
- Trois-Rivières, Quebec
- Mauricie region, Quebec
How to apply
1
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.
2
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.
3
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 includes workshops to help pre-startup entrepreneurs understand business planning.
- A fee of $45 applies to the entrepreneurship awareness workshops.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund Program
What is the Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund?
The program offers microcredit loans of up to $20,000 through Fonds Mauricie. It supports business launch, growth, modernization, turnaround, and related entrepreneurship awareness workshops.
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.
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 by one or more women
What expenses are eligible under Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund?
Business pre-startup awareness workshops on entrepreneurship and business planning.
Support for business startup, expansion, modernization, and turnaround.
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.
Where is the Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund available?
The Fonds Mauricie Fonds Mauricie — Women Entrepreneurs Fund program is available Mauricie, Quebec.
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