City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)
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
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
1
Eligibility verification
Confirm that your company is a client of Desjardins Enterprises-Lévis-Lotbinière-Bellechasse.
2
Initial contact
Contact a Desjardins advisor to discuss your project and obtain the necessary documents for the loan application.
3
Preparation of the file
Prepare the necessary documents such as the business plan, financial statements, and any other relevant documentation.
4
Meeting with the advisor
Make an appointment with a Desjardins advisor to finalize your file and discuss the terms of the loan.
5
Submission of the request
Submit the complete file to your advisor during your meeting or via the submission channel designated by Desjardins.
6
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.
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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.
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