MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS)
QC, Canada
Social enterprise funding to improve quality of life
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Loans and Capital investments
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- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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- MRC Beauce-Sartigan
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The Fonds de développement des entreprises d'économie sociale (FDEÉS) provides interest-free loans ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, supporting projects that enhance quality of life through novel social enterprises in the MRC de Beauce-Sartigan. Eligible activities include financially viable projects by non-profit organizations or cooperatives that produce goods and services, create sustainable jobs, and generate at least 20% of their revenues autonomously.
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This grant offers interest-free loans to support the development of social economy enterprises within the MRC of Beauce-Sartigan. The financing modalities are structured to enhance financial sustainability and support job creation in the region.
- Interest-free loans ranging from $5,000 to $20,000.
- Funding amount not exceeding 50% of the total project cost.
- Loan amortization period is based on the organization's repayment capacity, with a maximum duration of 8 years.
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Eligible projects for this grant are those aimed at improving the quality of life by supporting social ventures that produce goods and services typically not offered by the traditional public or private sectors. These projects should also strive towards being self-financing while fostering sustainable job creation.
- Development of new goods and services within social enterprises or cooperatives that address unmet needs in the community.
- Projects that focus on the creation of long-term, sustainable employment in the social economy sector.
- Initiatives that generate a diversified revenue stream to meet the financial viability requirements of nonprofit organizations and cooperatives.
- Programs that enhance self-reliance by achieving autonomous revenue generation, covering at least 20% of an organization's income.
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the organization's location, operations, and financial health.
- The organization must be a non-profit or cooperative.
- The organization must have a place of business on the territory of the MRC de Beauce-Sartigan.
- The organization must primarily serve the territory of the MRC de Beauce-Sartigan.
- The organization must produce goods and services.
- The organization must be financially viable.
- The organization must create sustainable employment.
- The organization must have diversified sources of funding.
- The organization must generate autonomous revenue representing at least 20% of the organization's total revenue.
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The Fonds de développement des entreprises d'économie sociale (FDEÉS) is open to non-profit organizations (OBNL) and cooperatives that have a business location and primarily serve the territory of the MRC de Beauce-Sartigan. These organizations must engage in the production of goods and services, demonstrate financial viability, create sustainable employment, have diversified sources of funding, and generate at least 20% of their income autonomously.
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This grant is specifically available to organizations situated within the MRC of Beauce-Sartigan. Eligible locations are targeted to support regional development and social enterprise growth in this area.
- Organizations located in the MRC of Beauce-Sartigan.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Initial Consultation
- Contact the Conseil économique de Beauce at 418 228-8123 to schedule a consultation.
- Discuss your project to understand specific conditions and additional requirements applicable to your organization.
- Step 2: Document Preparation
- Gather all necessary documents, including proof of nonprofit or cooperative status, financial statements, and project plan.
- Ensure your project demonstrates diverse funding sources and meets the autonomous revenue threshold.
- Step 3: Application Drafting
- Compose a detailed application including project description, financial strategy, and the impact on local employment and community.
- Prepare a budget outlining project costs and how the grant will be utilized.
- Step 4: Application Submission
- Submit the completed application to the Conseil économique de Beauce by the specified method or platform discussed during consultation.
- Ensure all sections of the application are thoroughly completed before submission.
- Step 5: Confirmation and Follow-up
- Await confirmation from the Conseil économique de Beauce regarding the receipt of your application.
- Be prepared to provide additional information if requested during the review process.
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Here is additional relevant detail for this grant:
- The loan amount is interest-free, providing a financial advantage for social economy enterprises and cooperatives.
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