
MRC de D’Autray — Support program for emerging business projects
grant_single|update February 17, 2025
QC, Canada
Non-repayable aid for emerging business projects in D’Autray
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Grant and Funding
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- MRC de D'Autray
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The MRC de D’Autray Support program for emerging business projects offers up to $15,000 in non-repayable financial support to foster economic diversification and development by aiding projects’ preparatory activities, such as feasibility studies and consulting services. Designed for various eligible businesses and organizations, the program targets initiatives that promise significant investment and job creation opportunities within the region.
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- Non-repayable financial contribution of up to $15,000.
- Funding covers up to 50% of incurred costs for private enterprises.
- Funding covers up to 80% of incurred costs for social economy enterprises, development organizations, or municipalities within the MRC de D’Autray.
- Government aid must not exceed 80% of total project costs.
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- Feasibility studies for business projects.
- Market studies to analyze potential opportunities.
- Opportunity studies to assess investment viability.
- Consultation with experts and consultants.
- Product or project development activities.
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- The applicant must be an individual enterprise (registered) or an incorporated company (federal or provincial charter).
- Social economy enterprises are eligible.
- Development organizations or municipalities within the MRC de D’Autray are eligible.
- The business or organization must be located in the territory of the MRC de D’Autray.
- A preliminary analysis of the project should demonstrate good market potential.
- The project must be structuring for the region in terms of investment and future job creation.
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- Individual enterprises (registered).
- Incorporated businesses (federally or provincially chartered).
- Social economy enterprises.
- Development organizations or municipalities within the MRC de D’Autray.
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- Feasibility studies.
- Market studies.
- Opportunity studies.
- Consulting fees for experts.
- Development of a product or project.
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- Territory of the MRC de D’Autray.
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Verification of eligibility criteria
- Confirm that your business or organization is located within the territory of the MRC of D’Autray.
- Verify that your project aligns with the economic objectives of the program.
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Preparation of the application file
- Compile the required information, including a preliminary analysis demonstrating market opportunities.
- Prepare relevant studies such as the feasibility and opportunity study.
- Include forecasts of future investment and employment for the region.
- Ensure that the requested government aid does not exceed 80% of the project's cost.
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Submission of the grant application
- Contact Economic Development of Autray for details on how to submit your application (online or by another means).
- Send the complete file with all required documents before the submission deadline.
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Confirmation of receipt of the request
- Receive confirmation of receipt of your request from the relevant organization.
- Keep this confirmation for tracking your request.
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- The financial assistance provided is non-repayable, relieving businesses of the obligation to return the funds.
- The maximum financial contribution provided varies depending on the type of applicant; it covers up to 50% of incurred expenses for private enterprises and up to 80% for social economy enterprises, development organizations, or municipalities.