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Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Laurentides, Quebec
Overview
This program provides non-repayable financial assistance, and may also include an interest-free loan, for business projects in Montcalm. It supports start-ups, growth, expansion, succession, consolidation, and digital tools that improve business efficiency and productivity.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Laurentides
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business start-up projects
- Business growth or expansion projects
- Business succession or consolidation projects
- Projects that improve business efficiency or productivity through digital tools
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed financial assistance application
- Business plan
- Financial forecasts
- Proof of compliance with municipal zoning rules
- Final report with invoices and proof of payment
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally incorporated businesses
- Entrepreneurs with a business project in Montcalm
- Businesses in goods or services sectors
Who is not eligible
- Sexual, religious, or political organizations or projects
- Businesses with controversial activities
- Activities such as matchmaking, war games, weapons, tarot, astrology, personal growth courses, and pawn shops
Eligible expenses
- Capital expenditures such as land, buildings, equipment, machinery, and vehicles
- Incorporation costs and similar expenses
- Technology, software, software packages, and patents
- Working capital strictly related to the first year of operations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the official application date
- Debt service and future loan repayments
- Projects that have already been completed
- Research and development activities linked to technology purchases
- Goodwill-related expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Municipality of Montcalm
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are analyzed by an investment committee.
- The committee recommends whether to grant assistance based on available funds.
- Applicants receive an acceptance notice if approved.
- A partnership agreement is signed between the CDE and the business.
- A final report is required after project completion.
Additional information
- The application requires a non-refundable file opening fee of $150.
- All projects are subject to a partnership agreement between the CDE and the business.
- Applications are reviewed confidentially and impartially by an investment committee.
- A final report with supporting invoices and proof of payment is required at the end of the project.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Montcalm Development Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Montcalm Development Fund. 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 Montcalm Development Fund?
This program provides non-repayable financial assistance, and may also include an interest-free loan, for business projects in Montcalm. It supports start-ups, growth, expansion, succession, consolidation, and digital tools that improve business efficiency and productivity.
Who is eligible for the Montcalm Development Fund program?
To be eligible for the Montcalm Development Fund program, you must:
Legally incorporated business.
Located in Montcalm.
Project creates or maintains jobs.
What expenses are eligible under Montcalm Development Fund?
Business start-up projects
Business growth or expansion projects
Business succession or consolidation projects
Projects that improve business efficiency or productivity through digital tools
Who can I contact for more information about the Montcalm Development Fund?
You can contact CDE of the Laurentians by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Montcalm Development Fund available?
The Montcalm Development Fund program is available Laurentides, Quebec.
Is the Montcalm Development Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Montcalm Development Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Montcalm Development Fund?
Montcalm Development Fund is funded by CDE of the Laurentians