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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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS). 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 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 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