MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)
QC, Canada
Grants for social economy non-profits and cooperatives
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Grant and Funding
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- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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- MRC Bécancour
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Contact the CDCBF
- Reach out to the Corporation de développement communautaire des Bois-Francs (CDCBF) by phone at 819-758-5801 for guidance and further information about the application process.
- Step 2: Prepare Documentation
- Ensure your organization meets all eligibility criteria set for the grant.
- Gather necessary documents including details about your organization, financial statements, and any other relevant information demonstrating your organization's fit for the grant.
- Draft a business plan that outlines the project, including feasibility studies and anticipated outcomes.
- Step 3: Complete Application Form
- Fill out the application form provided by CDCBF, complying with all requirements and specifications.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Submit the completed application form along with all required documents to the CDCBF.
- Ensure submission is made before the specified deadline to guarantee consideration.
- Step 5: Await Confirmation
- Await a confirmation from the CDCBF acknowledging the receipt of your application.
- Follow up if necessary to ensure your application is under review.
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819-758-5801
