MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
Last Update: May 13, 2025
QC, Canada
Funds nonprofit cooperatives addressing community social needs
MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS) at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Grant Providers
- MRC Arthabaska
Status
Open
Overview of the MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS) program
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.
Financing terms and conditions
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.
Eligible projects & activities
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.
Eligibility criteria of the MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS) program
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.
Who is eligible?
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.
Eligible expenses
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.
Eligible geographic areas
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.
How to apply to the MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS) program
1
Eligibility Verification
- Confirm that your organization is a nonprofit organization or a cooperative in the MRC of Arthabaska.
- Ensure that the project creates permanent jobs and operates democratically.
2
Preparation of the file
- Collect all necessary financial documents such as financial statements.
- Draft a business plan demonstrating the project's viability and the funding required.
- Include prefeasibility and feasibility studies if available.
3
Drafting of the request
- Complete the application form provided by the Bois-Francs Community Development Corporation (CDCBF) if available.
- Ensure that all sections of the form are filled out correctly.
4
Submission of the request
- Send the completed application and all required documents to the CDCBF.
- Check the submission method (mail, email, or online portal) by contacting 819-758-5801.
Contact MRC Arthabaska
819-758-5801