
MRC de D’Autray — Self-Employment Support Measure (STA)
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Self-employment support for eligible individuals launching businesses
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Other Support
Grant and Funding
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
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.
Activities funded
- 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
- 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.
Selection criteria
- 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
1
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
2
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
3
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
4
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.
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