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MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program
Financial support for business growth in La Matanie
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Matane, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports business financing in La Matanie through loans and non-repayable contributions, with support available up to $250,000 under the FLI recovery stream. It covers startup, growth, acquisition, professional expertise, commercialization, consolidation, rural retail and restaurant services, donations and sponsorships, and special community development projects.
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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
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- La Matanie
- Matane
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Startup, growth, or business acquisition projects.
- Business succession or ownership transfer projects.
- Projects requiring professional expertise support.
- Commercialization and business consolidation projects.
- Community development projects with a territory-wide impact.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses and entrepreneurs in La Matanie.
- Entrepreneurs or groups of entrepreneurs seeking to acquire an existing business.
- Accredited social economy enterprises.
- Non-profit organizations for eligible donation and sponsorship projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de La Matanie
Additional information
- For social economy non-profits, only accredited social economy enterprises are eligible for the local funds.
- The program includes both repayable and non-repayable financial assistance options.
- The organization can support financing planning and financial projections for applicants.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program. 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.
What is the MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program?
This program supports business financing in La Matanie through loans and non-repayable contributions, with support available up to $250,000 under the FLI recovery stream. It covers startup, growth, acquisition, professional expertise, commercialization, consolidation, rural retail and restaurant services, donations and sponsorships, and special community development projects.
How much funding can be received?
MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program program?
To be eligible for the MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program program, you must:
Must operate in La Matanie.
Project must match a supported stream.
Specific rules apply to social economy non-profits.
What expenses are eligible under MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program?
Startup, growth, or business acquisition projects.
Business succession or ownership transfer projects.
Projects requiring professional expertise support.
Commercialization and business consolidation projects.
Community development projects with a territory-wide impact.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program?
You can contact MRC La Matanie by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program available?
The MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
Is the MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program is a Grant and Funding
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