The Self-Employment Support program, managed with Services Québec, provides unemployed individuals or those receiving employment or employment insurance assistance with a weekly allowance for up to 52 weeks to start or acquire a business, along with technical support during the first two years of operation. Eligible activities include financial allocations for childcare and personalized coaching for business launch and management, specifically for non-highly competitive sectors.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Buying or selling a company

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Archived

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Arthabaska
Centre-du-Québec
Quebec

Legal structures

Sole proprietorship

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Startups

Activities funded

Starting a new business enterprise with financial support and guidance.
Acquiring an existing business with ongoing technical and financial support.
Receiving personalized technical assistance for managing and growing the business.

Eligibility

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to employment status and the competitive environment of the business sector.

Must be a recipient of employment assistance or employment insurance.
Must be an unemployed person who has received employment insurance benefits in the last three years.
Must be an unemployed person without support or a precarious worker (eligible only for technical support).
Must be in a business sector that does not experience high competition.

Who is eligible?

The Support for Self-Employment (Soutien au travail autonome - STA) program is available to individuals who are currently unemployed and are receiving employment assistance or employment insurance benefits. This support is also extended to individuals who have received employment insurance benefits in the past three years, those who are unemployed and without support, and precarious workers (eligible for technical support only). Business ventures must also be in sectors that are not highly competitive.

Eligible expenses

The grant provides financial support to cover specific eligible expenses for entrepreneurs under the program.

Weekly allowance for eligible participants.
Allowance for childcare expenses.

How to apply

Eligibility Check

Contact a Quebec Services Office (BSQ) agent to discuss your eligibility.
Provide the required information to demonstrate that you are a recipient of employment assistance or unemployment insurance, or that you meet the other eligibility criteria.

Preparation of the request

Compile all necessary documents which may include a business plan, a budget forecast, and any other supporting documentation required by the program.
Get advice and prepare a solid file with the help of a consultant if available as part of the program.

Deposit of the application

Submit your complete application to the Services Québec Office according to the specified modalities (in person, by mail, or online if applicable).
Verify that all documents are completed and included correctly before sending.

Request follow-up

Wait for confirmation of receipt of your request from the managing organization.
Be prepared to respond to any requests for additional information or clarification from Services Québec.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The grant includes a component for technical support, which is pivotal for entrepreneurs to kick-start their business effectively.
The technical support is available for the first two years, ensuring guidance during the critical initial phase of the business.
This measure is specifically managed in collaboration with Services Québec, indicating a close working relationship with the governmental body throughout the process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA)?

Who is eligible for the MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA) program?

To be eligible for the MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA) program, you must: The applicant must be a recipient of employment assistance or employment insurance, or must have received such benefits in the past three years. The applicant can be unemployed and without support, or a worker with precarious status, eligible for technical support only. The business must operate in a sector not experiencing high competition.

What expenses are eligible under MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA)?

This grant supports individuals in starting or acquiring businesses by providing financial and technical assistance. The eligible projects include activities that help beneficiaries become self-employed while managing their enterprises effectively. Starting a new business enterprise with financial support and guidance. Acquiring an existing business with ongoing technical and financial support. Receiving personalized technical assistance for managing and growing the business.