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MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF) - QC - Canada

MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)

Last Update: June 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

1
Initial contact
Contact the Local Solidarity Fund (FLS) for more specific information and to confirm the project's eligibility.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Request Tracking
  • Wait for confirmation of receipt of your request.
  • Participate in discussions or provide additional information if necessary during the application review process.
5
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

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