How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the MRC de D’Autray — Self-Employment Support Measure (STA)?

MRC de D’Autray — Self-Employment Support Measure (STA) is funded by MRC de D'Autray

What are MRC de D’Autray — Self-Employment Support Measure (STA)'s eligibility criterias?

The business must be located within the MRC de D’Autray. The project must be a new enterprise or the purchase of an existing eligible business. The business must not have begun operations before applying.

MRC de D’Autray — Self-Employment Support Measure (STA)

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Self-employment support for eligible individuals launching businesses

MRC de D’Autray — Self-Employment Support Measure (STA) at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Other Support

Grant and Funding

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

MRC de D'Autray

Program status

Open

Overview of the MRC de D’Autray — Self-Employment Support Measure (STA) program

The Self-Employment Support Measure (STA) of the MRC de D’Autray offers eligible candidates a weekly allowance equivalent to minimum wage for up to 52 weeks, supporting the creation or acquisition of viable businesses. The program aims to foster financial autonomy, job creation, and economic diversification by providing financial support and tailored technical assistance for new entrepreneurs.

Financing terms and conditions

Weekly allowance equivalent to the minimum wage for a maximum duration of 52 weeks.

Eligible projects & activities

Launching a new business within the MRC de D’Autray territory.
Acquiring and operating an existing business in an eligible sector within the region.
Implementing a business plan aimed at achieving financial independence for the entrepreneur.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 29,500

Opening a digital print shop offering eco-friendly printing services

$ 29,000

Opening a zero-waste grocery store emphasizing local producers

$ 35,000

Launch of an artisanal vegan bakery with local ingredients

$ 39,000

Acquisition and revitalization of a historic local inn business

$ 22,000

Startup of a children’s educational robotics centre with workshops

$ 45,000

Purchase and conversion of a building into a coworking space

Eligibility criteria of the MRC de D’Autray — Self-Employment Support Measure (STA) program

The project must create a new business or involve the purchase of an existing business in an eligible sector.
The business must not have commenced operations prior to applying.
The applicant must have their business located within the MRC de D’Autray territory.
The applicant must present a curriculum vitae and a written project description.
The project must be submitted for evaluation through a Développement Économique D’Autray advisor.

Eligible expenses

Weekly allowance equivalent to the minimum wage for a maximum of 52 weeks.

Eligible geographic areas

Businesses located within the MRC de D’Autray.

Eligibility criteria of the MRC de D’Autray — Self-Employment Support Measure (STA) program

Relevance of the applicant's experience or competencies to the business project.
Full-time commitment to the enterprise (35 hours per week).
Project has not started its operations and demonstrates viability.
Business location established within the MRC de D’Autray.
Submission of a curriculum vitae and a written project description evaluated by the committee.

How to apply to the MRC de D’Autray — Self-Employment Support Measure (STA) program

Confirm eligibility criteria

Verify your employment status (employment insurance recipient, social assistance, unemployed without public income support, or precarious worker)
Ensure you have experience or skills related to your business project
Confirm you can work full-time (35 hours/week) on the business

Prepare business project documents

Develop a detailed business project
Ensure the business has not yet started operations
Prepare a curriculum vitae and a written project description

Verify business location and sector

Choose a business location within the MRC de D’Autray area
Ensure the project is a new business or an acquisition in an eligible sector

Submit project for evaluation

Contact an advisor at Développement Économique D’Autray
Submit your documents and project to the evaluation committee via the advisor

Additional information

Personalized follow-up is provided to support new entrepreneurs throughout the process.
Workshops and training are adapted to meet the needs of participants.
Applicants must have not yet started their business operations at the time of application.
Applicants must submit their project for evaluation through a designated advisor.

Apply to this program