How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 5000000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the FTQ — Regional Funds?

FTQ — Regional Funds is funded by Solidarity Funds (FTQ)

What are FTQ — Regional Funds's eligibility criterias?

Applicant must be a local SME Project must require financing for growth, market development, succession, asset acquisition, or intangible assets

FTQ — Regional Funds

Last Update: July 17, 2025

QC, Canada

Offers tailored financing and support for regional SME growth

FTQ — Regional Funds at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $5,000,000

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Loans and Capital investments

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

Solidarity Funds (FTQ)

Status

Open

Overview of the FTQ — Regional Funds program

The FTQ — Regional Funds program offers financing solutions of up to $5 million to support the growth of local SMEs. Eligible activities include working capital, market development, business succession, equipment acquisition, and financing intangible assets.

Financing terms and conditions

Investments of up to $5 million per project, offered as unsecured loans or minority share capital.

Eligible projects & activities

Expansion or growth initiatives for SMEs.
Market development projects, including entering new markets or launching new products.
Business succession planning or transfers, whether to management, family members, or external buyers.
Upgrading or acquiring new equipment.
Projects focused on financing intangible assets.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 140,000

Implementing green energy systems in a local manufacturing facility

$ 125,000

Launching a digital platform for local artisanal food delivery

$ 280,000

Expanding rural broadband infrastructure for underserved communities

$ 75,000

Offering workshops and e-learning on Indigenous entrepreneurship

$ 175,000

Modernizing a fleet with electric vehicles for delivery logistics

$ 105,000

Retrofitting downtown offices for universal accessibility improvements

Eligibility criteria of the FTQ — Regional Funds program

The applicant must be a local small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).
The project should aim to support business growth, such as working capital needs, market development, business succession or transfer, equipment upgrades or acquisition, or the financing of intangible assets.
The applicant must seek financing that complements traditional financial institution offerings.

Who is eligible?

Local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Eligible expenses

Working capital to support company growth
Costs associated with market development (including expansion or new product introduction)
Expenses for equipment upgrades or acquisition
Financing for intangible assets

How to apply to the FTQ — Regional Funds program

Assess eligibility and needs

Review the financing solutions offered by the Fonds rgionaux
Identify the type of project or financing that fits your business needs
Ensure your business aligns with eligibility criteria

Fill out the contact form

Complete the official contact form on the Fonds rgionaux platform
Provide the required information about your project and business

Application review and updates

Wait for a dedicated team member to review your request
Receive continual progress updates about the status of your investment application

Additional information

Financing solutions are tailored to the specific needs of each SME.
The Fonds régionaux provides continual progress reports on the status of your investment request.
A dedicated regional team is available to handle investment requests and provide guidance.

Apply to this program