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Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie
Support for first-time business start-up and growth
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 8,000 - $ 20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Cloridorme, Gaspe, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
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
- La Côte-de-Gaspé
- 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
Selection criteria
- Project aligns with the fund’s objectives and intervention areas
- Project has sufficient financing
- Entrepreneur’s commitment, skills, and experience
- Economic and social impact in La Côte-de-Gaspé
- For start-ups, business plan and financial forecasts are reviewed
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the project presentation form
- Present your project and your needs to the SADC de Gaspé.
- Step 2: Submit the form
- Use the online form to send your project presentation.
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
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 (MRC) 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