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Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)
Financing for business growth and succession
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Rouyn-Noranda, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This financing tool offers loans of up to CAD 25,000 to support business start-ups, growth, and succession in Rouyn-Noranda. It targets primary, manufacturing, tourism, and key tertiary sectors, with eligible support for business acquisition as well as new projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Rouyn-Noranda
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business start-up projects
- Business growth projects
- Business succession projects
- Acquisition of an existing business
Documents Needed
- Completed, dated and signed application form
- Business plan, for start-up projects
- Project financial package
- Financial statements
- Financial forecasts and any other required document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses
- Cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations
- Businesses in primary, manufacturing, tourism, and key tertiary sectors
Eligible expenses
- Working capital needed for the project
- Capital expenses tied directly to the project
- Professional fees related to feasibility, audit, or impact studies
- Professional fees directly linked to project implementation or business transfer
- Acquisition costs for shares, assets, technologies, land, buildings, equipment, machinery, and vehicles
Eligible geographic areas
- Rouyn-Noranda
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed for eligibility, analysis, and decision by CLD Rouyn-Noranda.
- The organization may request additional documents during the review.
- Applicants are informed through the CLD Rouyn-Noranda contact process.
- Further information or an application can be submitted by phone, email, or online appointment.
Additional information
- The program is administered by CLD Rouyn-Noranda.
- It is complementary to the FLI-FLS financing tools.
- Applications may be supported by a personal guarantee.
- A file analysis fee of 1% is deducted at disbursement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS) Program
What is the Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)?
This financing tool offers loans of up to CAD 25,000 to support business start-ups, growth, and succession in Rouyn-Noranda. It targets primary, manufacturing, tourism, and key tertiary sectors, with eligible support for business acquisition as well as new projects.
How much funding can be received?
Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS) Funds up to 5% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS) program?
To be eligible for the Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS) program, you must:
Head office and activities in Rouyn-Noranda.
Eligible sector activity.
Start-up, growth, or succession project.
What expenses are eligible under Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)?
Business start-up projects
Business growth projects
Business succession projects
Acquisition of an existing business
Who can I contact for more information about the Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)?
You can contact CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) by email at info@cldrn.ca or by phone at 819 762-0142.
Where is the Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS) available?
The Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS) program is available Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec.
Is the Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS) is a Loans and Capital investments