How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 100000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

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

What are City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)'s eligibility criterias?

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.

City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Lévis, QC

Economic development support for Lévis businesses and entrepreneurs

City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE) at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $100,000

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

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

Grant Providers

Ville de Lévis

Status

Open

Overview of the City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE) program

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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

Eligibility criteria of the City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE) program

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 to the City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE) program

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