MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
grant_single|update January 25, 2025
QC, Canada
Funds nonprofit cooperatives addressing community social needs
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
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- Manufacturing
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- MRC Arthabaska
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The program aims to provide grants to non-profit organizations or cooperatives addressing social needs in the community, focusing on the MRC d'Arthabaska. Eligible activities include the acquisition of land, buildings, equipment, technology, and working capital, although the maximum funding amount is not specified.
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This grant provides financial and technical support to social economy businesses aimed at addressing community needs through nonprofit or cooperative structures. The funding is designed to facilitate the setup and growth of these enterprises in the Arthabaska region.
- Financial assistance is provided in the form of grants.
- Technical support includes prefeasibility and feasibility studies, business plan development, and startup monitoring.
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This grant supports the development of social economy enterprises that address community needs within the territory of the MRC Arthabaska. Eligible projects focus on acquiring essential resources and implementing operational improvements for these organizations.
- Purchase of land, buildings, equipment, machinery, or rolling stock necessary for business operations.
- Acquisition of technology, software, or patents crucial for advancing the enterprise's objectives.
- Covering incorporation fees and other initial setup costs.
- Provision of operating capital needed for the enterprise's activities.
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's structure and their social economic activities.
- The applicant must be a social economy business that is either manufacturing, commercial, or service-oriented, structured as a non-profit or cooperative.
- The organization must be located within the MRC d'Arthabaska territory.
- The project must result in the creation of permanent jobs that offer decent salaries and do not replace existing jobs.
- The organization must establish a democratic operational structure that encourages user or worker involvement in management and decision-making.
- The applicant must provide an equity contribution.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
This grant program is available to non-profit organizations (NPOs) or cooperatives addressing social needs in the community, specifically those in the field of social economy manufacturing, commercial, or service enterprises within the MRC d'Arthabaska territory.
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The grant covers investment in tangible and technological assets for eligible organizations.
- Purchase of land, buildings, equipment, machinery, and rolling stock.
- Incorporation fees and similar natured expenses.
- Acquisition of technology, software, and patented tools.
- Working capital needs related to the business activities.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is available for social economy enterprises within the specified geographical area of the funding body. Eligible locations are restricted to ensure local community enhancement and alignment with regional objectives.
- MRC d'Arthabaska, Canada.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Contact CDCBF
- Reach out to the Corporation de développement communautaire des Bois-Francs (CDCBF) at 819-758-5801 for more information and guidance on the application process.
- Step 2: Prepare Documentation
- Gather all necessary documentation to demonstrate the eligibility of your organization, such as proof of nonprofit status or cooperative status.
- Prepare documents detailing the creation of permanent jobs, democratic decision-making processes, and other eligibility criteria.
- Step 3: Draft Application
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal that outlines the scope, objectives, and community benefits of your project.
- Include detailed financial plans and demonstrate the need for grant funding.
- Step 4: Submission
- Submit your application to the CDCBF following the specific instructions provided during your initial contact.
- Ensure all parts of the application are complete and that supporting documents are attached.
- Step 5: Follow-Up
- After submission, maintain communication with the CDCBF for any updates or additional information required.
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819-758-5801