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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Les Appalaches — FLI-FLS Local investment funds Program
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 (MRC) 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