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City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)
Economic development support for Lévis businesses and entrepreneurs
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Levis, Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Levis
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business start-up or establishment in Lévis.
- Expansion or growth initiatives for existing businesses.
- Business transfer projects within the Lévis area.
Eligibility
Eligible geographic areas
- Client companies of Desjardins Enterprises - Lévis - Lotbinière - Bellechasse
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE) Program
What is the City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)?
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.
How much funding can be received?
City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE) Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
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.
What expenses are eligible under City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)?
Business start-up or establishment in Lévis.
Expansion or growth initiatives for existing businesses.
Business transfer projects within the Lévis area.
Where is the City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE) available?
The City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE) program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.
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
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