MRC de D’Autray — Support program for emerging business projects

• 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.

• 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.

Who is eligible?

• Individual enterprises (registered).
• Incorporated businesses (federally or provincially chartered).
• Social economy enterprises.
• Development organizations or municipalities within the MRC de D’Autray.

Eligible expenses

• Feasibility studies.
• Market studies.
• Opportunity studies.
• Consulting fees for experts.
• Development of a product or project.

Eligible geographic areas

• Territory of the MRC de D’Autray.

• 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.