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MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund
Funding for local business start-ups and social economy projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 35,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 8, 2023
- Closing date : February 8, 2025
Location
Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports business start-ups by young promoters and the development of social economy enterprises in MRC L’Île-d’Orléans. It provides non-repayable funding for business creation, entrepreneur training, feasibility studies, capital investments, technology acquisition, and working capital.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 8, 2023
- Closing date : February 8, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- L'Île-d'Orléans
- Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans
- Capitale-Nationale
- 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
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of a first business by a young promoter.
- Entrepreneur training linked to a new business start-up.
- Development and consolidation of social economy enterprises.
- Feasibility and preparatory studies for social economy projects.
Documents Needed
- Completed application submitted to the MRC
- All information and documents requested by the MRC
- Business plan for the first two years of operation, where required
- Supporting documents related to eligible training or project costs, where applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young individual promoters starting a first business.
- Incorporated non-profit organizations.
- Cooperatives.
- Entrepreneurs and organizations located in MRC L’Île-d’Orléans.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses with sexual, religious, or political activities.
- Businesses with controversial activities that would be inappropriate to associate with the MRC.
- Projects considered unfair competition.
Eligible expenses
- Capital costs such as land, building, equipment, machinery, vehicles, and incorporation fees.
- Technology acquisition, software, licences, patents, and similar items.
- Working capital for the first year of operations.
- Feasibility or preparatory studies for social economy projects.
- Training registration fees and related learning materials for entrepreneur training.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred or work started before funding is offered, unless the MRC gives prior authorization.
- Goodwill expenses.
- Research and development activities for social economy technology projects.
- Operating costs of a non-profit organization.
- Debt service, loan repayment, future borrowing, or projects already completed.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC L’Île-d’Orléans
- Island of Orléans
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by MRC professionals and assessed by the expert committee.
- The committee may request additional information before making a decision.
- The committee determines the funding amount and may set conditions before payment.
- Approved projects are subject to a formal agreement with the MRC.
- The committee’s decisions are final.
Additional information
- The program is divided into two sections: young entrepreneurs and social economy enterprises.
- Applications are reviewed by an expert committee, whose decisions are final.
- Approved projects require an agreement with the MRC setting the terms and obligations.
- The policy has been in force since February 8, 2023.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality 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 MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund?
This program supports business start-ups by young promoters and the development of social economy enterprises in MRC L’Île-d’Orléans. It provides non-repayable funding for business creation, entrepreneur training, feasibility studies, capital investments, technology acquisition, and working capital.
How much funding can be received?
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $35,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 8, 2025.
Who is eligible for the MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund program?
To be eligible for the MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund program, you must:
The application must fit one program section.
The project must meet MRC requirements.
The applicant must submit a complete request.
What expenses are eligible under MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund?
Creation of a first business by a young promoter.
Entrepreneur training linked to a new business start-up.
Development and consolidation of social economy enterprises.
Feasibility and preparatory studies for social economy projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund?
You can contact MRC L'Île-d'Orléans by email at jgoudreault@mrcio.qc.ca or by phone at 418-829-1011.
Where is the MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund available?
The MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
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