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MRC Les Appalaches — FLI-FLS Local investment funds
Financing for local business investment projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 300,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Thetford Mines, Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers financing of up to $150,000 for the FLI and up to $100,000 for the FLS. It supports business start-ups, growth, transformation, succession, and related investment projects in the MRC des Appalaches.
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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
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Les Appalaches
- Thetford Mines
- 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-ups.
- Business improvement, transformation, and productivity projects.
- Growth and expansion projects.
- Entrepreneurial succession and business transfer.
- Temporary financing and turnaround projects.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses in all sectors.
- Social economy businesses with commercial activities.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants registered in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
- Publicly owned or government-controlled companies.
- Businesses under bankruptcy or creditor arrangement protection.
- Businesses whose main activity is in excluded sectors such as arms, fossil fuels, gambling, or sexual exploitation.
Eligible expenses
- Working capital for eligible projects.
- Project-related capital costs.
- Professional fees linked to the project.
- Business acquisition costs.
- Costs related to business succession support.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities linked to arms production or distribution.
- Fossil fuel extraction, drilling, production, and refining.
- Gambling, violent games, and sexual exploitation activities.
- Tobacco- or drug-related activities, with limited cannabis and hemp exceptions.
- Applicants under bankruptcy or creditor protection proceedings.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC des Appalaches
Additional information
- The FLS does not count toward government aid accumulation.
- A capital repayment holiday may be granted for up to 12 months.
- The interest rate varies based on risk analysis.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Les Appalaches — FLI-FLS Local investment funds Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Les Appalaches — FLI-FLS Local investment funds. 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 Les Appalaches — FLI-FLS Local investment funds?
This program offers financing of up to $150,000 for the FLI and up to $100,000 for the FLS. It supports business start-ups, growth, transformation, succession, and related investment projects in the MRC des Appalaches.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Les Appalaches — FLI-FLS Local investment funds Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $300,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Les Appalaches — FLI-FLS Local investment funds program?
To be eligible for the MRC Les Appalaches — FLI-FLS Local investment funds program, you must:
Activities must fit MRC investment policy
Eligible business investment projects only
Social economy businesses may apply
What expenses are eligible under MRC Les Appalaches — FLI-FLS Local investment funds?
Business start-ups.
Business improvement, transformation, and productivity projects.
Growth and expansion projects.
Entrepreneurial succession and business transfer.
Temporary financing and turnaround projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Les Appalaches — FLI-FLS Local investment funds?
You can contact MRC des Appalaches by email at info@regionthetford.com.
Where is the MRC Les Appalaches — FLI-FLS Local investment funds available?
The MRC Les Appalaches — FLI-FLS Local investment funds program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.
Is the MRC Les Appalaches — FLI-FLS Local investment funds a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Les Appalaches — FLI-FLS Local investment funds is a Loans and Capital investments