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MRC Arthabaska - Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
FLS offers financial and technical support to eligible businesses
Loans and Capital investments
Overview
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Reduce the ecological footprint
Develop employee skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Unspecified
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Arthabaska
- Centre-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Activities funded
- 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
- 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
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.
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