City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)

Q: How much funding can be received?

City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE) Funds up to 100000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE) is a Loans and Capital investments

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)?

City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE) is funded by Ville de Lévis

Q: Who is eligible for the City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE) program?

To be eligible for the City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE) program, you must: • The applicant must be a client of Desjardins Entreprises-Lévis-Lotbinière-Bellechasse. • The business should aim for projects that align with the regional economic development goals.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)?

You can contact Ville de Lévis.

Q: Where is the City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE) available?

The City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE) program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Are startups eligible for the City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE) program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE) program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Lévis, QC

Economic development support for Lévis businesses and entrepreneurs

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $100,000

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Loans and Capital investments

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

Ville de Lévis

Program status

Open

Overview

The grant program offered by Développement économique Lévis provides support for structured projects in sectors such as social, cultural, economic, and environmental areas, with a focus on enhancing the quality of life and promoting entrepreneurship. Eligible businesses can access a maximum funding amount of $100,000, primarily available through Desjardins Entreprises-Lévis-Lotbinière-Bellechasse for those who hold customer status with the institution.

Financing terms and conditions

Unsecured loan with a maximum amount of $100,000.

Activities funded

Business start-up or establishment in Lévis.
Expansion or growth initiatives for existing businesses.
Business transfer projects within the Lévis area.

Eligibility

The applicant must be based in Lévis or have projects related to the Lévis region.
The project must be structuring, contributing to social, cultural, economic, or environmental domains.
The project should improve the quality of life and well-being of the Lévis population.
The project must align and contribute to the implementation of Lévis's Sustainable Development Action Plan adopted in July 2014.
The project should contribute to the revitalization of historic neighborhoods.
The project should support and promote individual and collective entrepreneurship.
The project should be initiated by a social economy enterprise.

Eligible geographic areas

Client companies of Desjardins Enterprises - Lévis - Lotbinière - Bellechasse

How to apply

Eligibility verification

Confirm that your company is a client of Desjardins Enterprises-Lévis-Lotbinière-Bellechasse.

Initial contact

Contact a Desjardins advisor to discuss your project and obtain the necessary documents for the loan application.

Preparation of the file

Prepare the necessary documents such as the business plan, financial statements, and any other relevant documentation.

Meeting with the advisor

Make an appointment with a Desjardins advisor to finalize your file and discuss the terms of the loan.

Submission of the request

Submit the complete file to your advisor during your meeting or via the submission channel designated by Desjardins.

Follow-up on the request

Wait for a response from Desjardins regarding the approval of your loan application.
Eventually provide additional information if requested by Desjardins.

Additional information

The program is managed by Développement économique Lévis (DEL) in partnership with the Mouvement Desjardins.
Support is designed to complement traditional financial institutions.
Applicants must be clients of Desjardins Entreprises-Lévis-Lotbinière-Bellechasse.
Additional business development support may be available through DEL.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE). 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.