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MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS
Supporting business development through proactive financial solutions
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Lanaudière, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The FLS/FLI program offers funding up to $250,000 to support the start-up, acquisition, or expansion of businesses. It aims to encourage entrepreneurial projects within the MRC de D’Autray area.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- D’Autray
- Lanaudière
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a new business within the MRC de D'Autray territory.
- Acquiring an existing business in the specified sectors.
- Expanding a current enterprise in the region.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Enterprises operating primarily in the primary, manufacturing, and key tertiary sectors located in the MRC de D’Autray region.
- Social economy enterprises.
- Projects involving the succession of existing businesses.
Eligible expenses
- Capital expenditures.
- Acquisition of technologies or software.
- Working capital and start-up costs associated with the project and demonstrated need in financial forecasts.
- Acquisition of voting and majority shares (or interests).
- Any other expenses deemed relevant in the project analysis.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies based within the territory of the MRC de D’Autray.
Additional information
- The funds are designed to proactively intervene in business projects to accelerate their realization.
- Support is provided in the form of loans, emphasizing the creation and sustainability of viable businesses.
- Funding can be used for acquiring voting and majority shares or parts.
- The project must demonstrate economic viability.
- Applicants need to provide a 20% investment of the project value.
- The funding is complementary to financial institution financing.
- The eligibility for funding is contingent on the acceptance of the project by a selection committee.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS. 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 de D’Autray — FLI/FLS?
The FLS/FLI program offers funding up to $250,000 to support the start-up, acquisition, or expansion of businesses. It aims to encourage entrepreneurial projects within the MRC de D’Autray area.
How much funding can be received?
MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS program?
To be eligible for the MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS program, you must:
Enterprise operating primarily in the primary, manufacturing, tertiary driving, or tertiary structuring sectors, located within the MRC de D’Autray territory.
Social economy enterprise.
Projects involving the succession of existing businesses.
What expenses are eligible under MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS?
Starting a new business within the MRC de D'Autray territory.
Acquiring an existing business in the specified sectors.
Expanding a current enterprise in the region.
Where is the MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS available?
The MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS program is available Lanaudière, Quebec.
Is the MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS?
MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS is funded by MRC de D'Autray