Open
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Gatineau, Outaouais, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides financing of up to $250,000 to support business start-up, takeover, improvement, growth, and expansion. It also supports social economy projects, strategic projects, innovation ecosystem development, and sustainable development initiatives in Gatineau.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Gatineau
- Outaouais
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business start-up, takeover, improvement, transformation, growth, and expansion
- Social economy projects that support local development in Gatineau
- Strategic infrastructure and collective projects
- Innovation commercialization projects based on research results
- Sustainable development and eco-responsible business projects
Documents Needed
- Completed, dated and signed application form
- Business plan or detailed project description
- Detailed breakdown of project expenses
- Project financing plan and confirmation of other funding
- Recent financial statements and projections
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit companies
- Social economy enterprises
- Cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations with market activities
Who is not eligible
- Applicants listed in the public contracts registry of ineligible businesses
- Government-owned or government-controlled companies
- Businesses under bankruptcy or insolvency protection
- Companies operating in arms, fossil fuels, gambling, violent games, sexual exploitation, tobacco, or drugs
Eligible expenses
- Working capital related to the project
- Capital expenditures for equipment, technology, land, buildings, and renovations
- Professional fees linked to feasibility, audits, impact studies, implementation, or transaction support
- Acquisition costs for business shares or assets in succession projects
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the application is submitted
- Debt service, loan repayment, capital replacement, and future repayments
- Transactions between related businesses or partners
- Research and development expenses
- Normal operating expenses and Quebec sales taxes
Eligible geographic areas
- Gatineau
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility, analysis, and decision by ID Gatineau’s appointed representative
- Files are assessed continuously once all required information and documents are received
- Evaluation takes into account available budget and program rules
- Approved projects are formalized through a loan agreement
- Recipients must cooperate with project follow-up during the financing period
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed continuously once all required information and documents have been provided.
- Approved projects require a loan agreement with ID Gatineau.
- Recipients must collaborate with ID Gatineau on project follow-up for the duration of the financing.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the ID Gatineau — Local Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ID Gatineau — Local Fund. 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 ID Gatineau — Local Fund?
This program provides financing of up to $250,000 to support business start-up, takeover, improvement, growth, and expansion. It also supports social economy projects, strategic projects, innovation ecosystem development, and sustainable development initiatives in Gatineau.
How much funding can be received?
ID Gatineau — Local Fund Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the ID Gatineau — Local Fund program?
To be eligible for the ID Gatineau — Local Fund program, you must:
Legally incorporated business
Operates in Gatineau
Head office in Quebec
What expenses are eligible under ID Gatineau — Local Fund?
Business start-up, takeover, improvement, transformation, growth, and expansion
Social economy projects that support local development in Gatineau
Strategic infrastructure and collective projects
Innovation commercialization projects based on research results
Sustainable development and eco-responsible business projects
Who can I contact for more information about the ID Gatineau — Local Fund?
You can contact ID Gatineau by email at none or by phone at 819 595-8002.
Where is the ID Gatineau — Local Fund available?
The ID Gatineau — Local Fund program is available Outaouais, Quebec.
Is the ID Gatineau — Local Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ID Gatineau — Local Fund is a Grant and Funding