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MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund
Financing for business growth and start-up
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Financing support for business start-up, acquisition, growth, and transformation projects in MRC Les Etchemins. It offers complementary loans for eligible working capital, assets, technologies, and professional fees, up to $150,000 or $100,000 depending on the fund.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Les Etchemins
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- 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
- Business start-up.
- Business succession and acquisition.
- Business improvement and transformation.
- Contract financing.
- Business growth and expansion.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Financial package
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses operating on the territory of MRC Les Etchemins.
- Social economy enterprises.
Who is not eligible
- None specified.
Eligible expenses
- Working capital for current operating expenses, up to two years.
- Capital expenditures such as land, buildings, equipment, machinery, vehicles, and incorporation costs.
- Technology, software, and patent acquisitions, excluding R&D.
- Professional fees directly tied to the project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Goodwill acquisition.
- Research and development activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC Les Etchemins
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Prepare the financial package.
- Step 2: Submit by email
- Send the application to the MRC economic development service by email.
- Respect the published submission deadline.
- Step 3: Follow up with the MRC
- Contact the economic development team if additional guidance is needed.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are submitted by email to the MRC economic development service.
- The file is reviewed after submission to ensure compliance.
- Applicants are expected to contact the MRC for complete filing information.
Additional information
- A $150 application fee applies.
- The loan term can be up to 10 years.
- The interest rate depends on project risk.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund Program
What is the MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund?
Financing support for business start-up, acquisition, growth, and transformation projects in MRC Les Etchemins. It offers complementary loans for eligible working capital, assets, technologies, and professional fees, up to $150,000 or $100,000 depending on the fund.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund program?
To be eligible for the MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund program, you must:
Business located in MRC Les Etchemins.
Social economy enterprises eligible.
Project must fit eligible business stages.
What expenses are eligible under MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund?
Business start-up.
Business succession and acquisition.
Business improvement and transformation.
Contract financing.
Business growth and expansion.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund?
You can contact MRC des Etchemins (MRC) by email at developpement@mrcetchemins.qc.ca or by phone at (418) 625-9000, poste 2264.
Where is the MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund available?
The MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.
Is the MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund is a Grant and Funding