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
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
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
Selection criteria
- Business model strength and project viability
- Promoters’ knowledge and relevant experience
- Environmental and social benefits for Gatineau
- Other financial partners and promoter equity
- Project impact on local economic development
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact your advisor
- Discuss the project with your ID Gatineau strategic business development advisor.
- Use CDROL for social economy project support when applicable.
- Step 2: Prepare the file
- Complete the application form.
- Prepare the business plan or project description, budget breakdown, and financing plan.
- Gather the required financial statements and supporting declarations.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the complete file to the appointed ID Gatineau representative.
- Provide any additional document requested during the review.
- Step 4: Review and decision
- The application is analyzed continuously once the required documents are received.
- If approved, the project is formalized through a loan agreement.
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
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 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