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MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS)

Local Solidarity Fund loans for eligible Quebec businesses
MRC Bécancour
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Fonds locaux de solidarité (FLS) offers loans ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 to new, developing, and acquiring businesses within eligible sectors such as manufacturing, commercial services, tourism, and agri-food. The funding aims to support financial needs related to operational working capital and additional capital requirements for the first year of development projects.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Access new markets
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • Bécancour
  • Centre-du-Québec
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

This grant serves to support businesses in various sectors by providing financial assistance for operational growth and strategic development projects. Eligible projects are those aligned with developing or acquiring businesses across Canada's manufacturing, commercial, service, and tourism sectors.

  • Projects supporting the development of new manufacturing technologies or facilities.
  • Initiatives aimed at expanding commercial business operations or entering new markets.
  • Strategic service sector projects focused on enhancing service delivery or customer outreach.
  • Tourism industry ventures aimed at improving tourist facilities or services.
  • Acquisition of existing businesses to promote local economic growth.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

The Fonds locaux de solidarité (FLS) provides loans for new businesses, businesses in development, and businesses to be acquired within the sectors of agriculture, commerce, manufacturing, services, and tourism in Quebec. Notably, primary agricultural sectors and general contractors in construction are not eligible. Companies must demonstrate financial forecasts indicating profitability, have a marketing plan, be registered with the Quebec enterprise register, and the promoter must contribute a minimum of 10% of the project's cost.

Who is not eligible

This grant excludes certain industries and types of companies based on their primary sector activities. The goal is to focus financial aid on key sectors as specified in the grant guidelines.

  • Companies in the primary agricultural sector.
  • General construction entrepreneurs.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers eligible expenses related to working capital needs for business operations and additional working capital needs for the first year following a development project.

  • Working capital needs related to business operations.
  • Additional working capital needs calculated for the first year following a development project.

Additional information

Additional key details for the Fonds locaux de solidarité (FLS) include the following:

  • The loan is designed to be complementary to other financial partnerships, which may include traditional financial institutions or governmental bodies.
  • A minimum personal financial commitment from the promoter is obligatory, indicating substantial involvement from the entrepreneur in the project.
  • The loan supports operational working capital needs pertinent to business activities and expansion within the first year.

Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS)?

The Fonds locaux de solidarité (FLS) offers loans ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 to new, developing, and acquiring businesses within eligible sectors such as manufacturing, commercial services, tourism, and agri-food. The funding aims to support financial needs related to operational working capital and additional capital requirements for the first year of development projects.

How much funding can be received?

MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS) Funds up to 10% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS) program?

To be eligible for the MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS) program, you must: Financial forecasts must demonstrate profitability. A marketing plan is required. The business must be registered in the Quebec business register. A minimum promoter equity of 10% of the project cost is required.

What expenses are eligible under MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS)?

This grant serves to support businesses in various sectors by providing financial assistance for operational growth and strategic development projects. Eligible projects are those aligned with developing or acquiring businesses across Canada's manufacturing, commercial, service, and tourism sectors. Projects supporting the development of new manufacturing technologies or facilities. Initiatives aimed at expanding commercial business operations or entering new markets. Strategic service sector projects focused on enhancing service delivery or customer outreach. Tourism industry ventures aimed at improving tourist facilities or services. Acquisition of existing businesses to promote local economic growth.

Where is the MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS) available?

The MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS) program is available Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.

Is the MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS) is a Loans and Capital investments

Who are the financial supporters of the MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS)?

MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS) is funded by MRC Bécancour

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