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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
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund Program
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.