How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 40000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)?

MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF) is funded by MRC Arthabaska

What are MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)'s eligibility criterias?

For-profit business located in the MRC d'Arthabaska In start-up or expansion phase Operates in manufacturing or business services, not in a highly competitive sector

MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

FLS offers financial and technical support to eligible businesses

MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF) at a glance

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $40,000

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Loans and Capital investments

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services

Grant Providers

MRC Arthabaska

Status

Open

Overview of the MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF) program

The Fonds local de solidarité (FLS) provides financial and technical support, offering loans of up to $40,000 for businesses in the MRC of Arthabaska in the manufacturing or business services sectors to support job-generating projects in startup or expansion phases. Eligible activities include investments that do not require the acquisition of tangible assets.

Financing terms and conditions

Term financing for up to 5 years at a competitive interest rate.
Loan amounts range from $5,000 to $40,000; higher amounts may be considered for expansion projects.

Eligible projects & activities

Start-up or expansion projects for for-profit businesses in the manufacturing or business services sectors.
Initiatives aimed at business development that contribute to job creation in the MRC of Arthabaska.

Eligibility criteria of the MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF) program

The business must be a for-profit company located within the MRC d'Arthabaska.
The company must be in the startup or expansion phase.
The business must operate in the manufacturing sector or provide business services and must not be in a highly competitive sector.
A personal financial contribution is required from the applicant.
The project must create jobs and involve eligible expenses related to an investment project that does not require the acquisition of tangible assets.

Who is eligible?

For-profit companies located in the Arthabaska RCM
Companies in the manufacturing sector
Businesses providing services to other businesses (B2B)

Who is not eligible

Companies operating in high-competition sectors.

Eligible expenses

Investment-related expenses that do not involve the acquisition of tangible assets.

Eligible geographic areas

MRC d'Arthabaska

How to apply to the MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF) program

Initial contact

Contact the Local Solidarity Fund (FLS) for more specific information and to confirm the project's eligibility.

Preparation of the request

Prepare a detailed business plan that demonstrates the feasibility and job creation potential of the project.
Gather the necessary financial documents including the capital contribution provided by the company.

Submission of the request

Fill out the loan application form following the guidelines provided by the FLS.
Attach all required documents and send the complete file to the FLS electronically or by mail, according to the program instructions.

Request Tracking

Wait for confirmation of receipt of your request.
Participate in discussions or provide additional information if necessary during the application review process.

Final decision

Receive the communication of the funding decision.
In case of acceptance, discuss and accept the terms of the loan.

Additional information

Technical support is provided to assist in the development of the business plan.
Ongoing monitoring and guidance are available for the full duration of the loan.

Apply to this program