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Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie
Support for first-time business start-up and growth
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 8,000 - $ 20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Cloridorme, Gaspe, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec
Overview
This fund supports first-time business creation, acquisition, succession, and development in the Gaspé area. It offers a refundable contribution of up to $20,000 per project, with financing that may be increased for promoters using the La Côte-de-Gaspé mentoring service.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 8,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Cloridorme, Gaspe
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business start-up
- Business acquisition
- Business succession
- Expansion of a new business under 36 months old
- Equipment purchase or renewal and working capital support for a new business under 36 months old
Documents Needed
- Project submission form
- Business plan
- Financial forecasts
- Recent financial statements
- Project plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New entrepreneurs aged 18 or older
- Businesses in start-up, acquisition, succession, expansion, or renewal
- Existing businesses under 36 months old
Who is not eligible
- Non-profit organizations
- Pre-startup projects
- Bars and arcades
- Sexual, religious, political, or controversial activities
Eligible expenses
- Land, buildings, equipment, machinery, vehicles, incorporation costs, and similar capital investments
- Technology, software, patents, and similar assets
- Working capital for the first year of operations or expansion
- Share purchase for business acquisition
- Professional fees linked to succession transactions
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Debt refinancing
- Expenses incurred before the application is received
- Operating costs and debt service
- Repayment of future borrowings
- Pre-startup projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Gaspé
- Cloridorme
- La Côte-de-Gaspé territory
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are received by the MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé or SADC de Gaspé.
- The file is reviewed by the analysis committee.
- The applicant is informed of the decision.
- If approved, SADC de Gaspé prepares the contract and disburses the funding.
- Applications are reviewed according to the committee meeting schedule, up to once every six weeks.
Additional information
- No application fee is charged.
- A funding agreement is signed before disbursement.
- The fund can be combined with other financing sources.
- Requests under $10,000 may be processed more quickly.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie. 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 Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie?
This fund supports first-time business creation, acquisition, succession, and development in the Gaspé area. It offers a refundable contribution of up to $20,000 per project, with financing that may be increased for promoters using the La Côte-de-Gaspé mentoring service.
How much funding can be received?
Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie program?
To be eligible for the Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie program, you must:
Business activities in Gaspé or Cloridorme
Entrepreneur aged 18 or older
Majority ownership or control required
What expenses are eligible under Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie?
Business start-up
Business acquisition
Business succession
Expansion of a new business under 36 months old
Equipment purchase or renewal and working capital support for a new business under 36 months old
Who can I contact for more information about the Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie?
You can contact MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé by email at sadcgaspe@outlook.com or by phone at 418 368-2906.
Where is the Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie available?
The Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie program is available Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.
Is the Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie is a Grant and Funding