MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Grants for social economy non-profits and cooperatives
MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF) at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Grant Providers
- MRC Bécancour
Program status
Open
Overview of the MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF) program
The Social Economy Enterprises Development Fund (FDEÉS) provides grants to non-profit organizations and cooperatives located in the MRC d'Arthabaska that address community social needs, focusing on creating permanent, decent-paying jobs and encouraging democratic management involvement. Eligible activities include purchasing land, buildings, equipment, machinery, and technology, as well as covering working capital needs, with specifics on the maximum funding amount requiring direct inquiry with the Corporation de développement communautaire des Bois-Francs.
Eligible projects & activities
This grant supports social enterprises and cooperatives engaging in activities that meet community social needs. Eligible projects include those that invest in infrastructure, equipment, and technology essential for social economic activities.
- Purchase of land, buildings, equipment, machinery, and rolling stock.
- Acquisition of technology, software, and patents.
- Support for working capital needs related to business activities.
Eligibility criteria of the MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF) program
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the nature and operations of the applicant organization.
- The organization must be a social economy enterprise in manufacturing, commercial, or services sectors, structured as a non-profit or cooperative, and located within the MRC d'Arthabaska.
- The project must lead to the creation of permanent jobs with decent wages that do not replace existing jobs.
- The organization should implement a democratic governance structure that encourages the involvement of users or workers in management decisions.
- An equity contribution is required from the applicant organization.
Who is eligible?
Non-profit organizations or cooperatives responding to community social needs, located in the territory of the MRC d'Arthabaska, focusing on social economy enterprises whether in manufacturing, commercial or service sectors. The project should create permanent jobs with decent salaries that are not substitutive, establish democratic functioning with involvement from users or workers, and require an equity investment.
Eligible expenses
The grant covers specific expenses necessary for the acquisition and operational needs of eligible non-profit organizations and cooperatives.
- Purchase of land, building, equipment, machinery, and rolling stock.
- Incorporation fees and similar expenses.
- Acquisition of technology, software, proprietary software, patents, and similar expenses.
- Working capital needs related to the activities of the organization.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is designated for businesses operating in a specific area as defined by the funding guidelines. The eligible geographical area is determined by the territorial jurisdiction of the funding organization.
- Social economy enterprises located within the Municipalité régionale de comté (MRC) of Arthabaska.
How to apply to the MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF) program
1
Contact with the CDCBF
Contact the Bois-Francs Community Development Corporation (CDCBF) at 819-758-5801 for specific information regarding the application.
2
Eligibility Assessment
- Ensure that your organization is a non-profit organization or a cooperative operating in the territory of the MRC d'Arthabaska.
- Verify that your project meets the required socio-economic criteria such as the creation of permanent jobs.
3
Preparation of the documentation
- Prepare the necessary documents to demonstrate eligibility, such as the organization's bylaws, the business plan, and proof of funding.
- Identify and calculate the eligible expenses according to the project (equipment, technology, etc.).
4
Submission of the application
- Obtain the application form from the CDCBF and fill it out carefully.
- Attach all required documents and check their compliance.
- Submit the complete file to the CDCBF before the indicated deadline.
5
Follow-up of the request
- Receive a confirmation of receipt of the request from the CDCBF.
- Follow up for any additional requests or necessary clarifications.
Contact MRC Bécancour
819-758-5801
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