MRC de D’Autray — Business Development Program - QC - Canada

MRC de D’Autray — Business Development Program

grant_single|update February 17, 2025
QC, Canada
Economic development support for businesses in MRC de D’Autray

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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
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  • MRC de D'Autray
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The MRC de D’Autray — Business Development Program provides a non-repayable contribution to encourage sustainable economic development with a maximum funding amount of $15,000. It supports activities such as the launch, establishment, expansion, and acquisition of businesses within the MRC de D’Autray territory.

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  • Non-repayable financial assistance in the form of a base contribution of 10% of the project's eligible expenses, up to a maximum of $5,000.
  • Additional contribution up to $10,000, calculated as a 50% increase on the base amount for certain criteria such as sector specificity, job creation, age of entrepreneur, type of business, and existing loans.
  • Eligible expenses cover costs related to starting, establishing, expanding, or acquiring a business, including capital expenditures, technology or software acquisition, working capital, and major voting and majority shares acquisition.
  • The total financial aid is determined based on project-specific evaluations and sector-related adjustments.

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  • Business launch projects.
  • Business implantation projects.
  • Business expansion projects.
  • Business acquisition projects.
  • Succession projects for businesses.

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  • The enterprise must be located and operating within the territory of the MRC de D’Autray.
  • The project must be supported by a business plan demonstrating viability and market potential.
  • The minimum project cost is $10,000 for startup companies and $20,000 for implantation, expansion, succession, or acquisition projects.
  • The enterprise must provide at least 20% of the project cost as equity, or for existing businesses, their net value after the project must exceed 20%.
  • Startup and implantation projects must create at least one full-time job.
  • The project must demonstrate that the grant contribution is essential for its realization.

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  • Individually registered businesses.
  • Incorporated companies.
  • Social economy enterprises.
  • Individuals involved in business succession.

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  • Capital expenditures (equipment and building).
  • Acquisition of technology or software.
  • Working capital and startup costs associated with the project, demonstrated as necessary in financial forecasts.
  • Acquisition of voting and majority shares (or parts).
  • Any other expenses deemed relevant in the project analysis.

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  • MRC de D’Autray

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1
Preparation of the Request
  • Analyze the Business Development Assistance Program of the MRC of D'Autray to understand its objectives and eligibility criteria.
  • Develop a business plan demonstrating the project's viability and market forecasts.
  • Inventory the eligible expenses in accordance with the established criteria.
  • Prepare all necessary documents, including financial forecasts, and justify the need for the contribution for the project's realization.
  • Calculate the minimum required equity investment and outline the financing arrangements.
2
Gathering of Documents
  • Collect all required documents such as the business plan, financial statements, and the company's incorporation documents.
  • Verify that all documents meet the requirements of the MRC of D'Autray.
3
Writing the Request
  • Write the request, ensuring to include all relevant details about the project and the company.
  • Make sure that the proposal clearly demonstrates how the project contributes to the economic development of the MRC of D’Autray.
  • Include information on job creation, the potential impact on the local market, and any other requested data.
4
Submission of the Request
  • Send the complete application, including all required documents and annexes, to the Economic Development Office of Autray.
  • Verify the proper receipt of the documents by the funding organization.
  • Keep a copy of all documents for your own records.

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  • The financial support is non-repayable.

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