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MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB)
Financing for Bellechasse agri-food businesses
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $20,000 in financing for agri-food businesses in Bellechasse. It supports start-up, expansion, acquisition, and succession projects focused on local processing and short supply chains.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Location
- Bellechasse
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Start-up projects in the agri-food sector
- Expansion projects in the agri-food sector
- Business acquisition projects in the agri-food sector
- Succession projects in agri-food businesses
- Short supply chain processing and marketing projects
Documents Needed
- Business plan
- Corporate charter, if applicable
- By-laws, if applicable
- List of board members, if applicable
- Recent financial statements, if available
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agri-food businesses in start-up
- Agri-food businesses in expansion
- Businesses involved in processing and short supply chain marketing
- Social economy entities, including non-profits and cooperatives
Who is not eligible
- Projects that would create competition or replace existing businesses or jobs
- Projects outside the MRC de Bellechasse
- Projects that do not involve agri-food production, processing, or short supply chains
Eligible expenses
- Land, buildings, equipment, machinery, and rolling stock
- Incorporation fees and similar capital expenses
- Technology, software, and patents, excluding R&D
- Working capital for the first year of operations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Research and development activities
- Projects that have already been completed
- Regular operating expenses
- Debt servicing and future loan repayment
- Projects that create competition or replace existing jobs or businesses
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de Bellechasse
Processing and Agreement
- DÉB reviews the application and provides support as needed.
- The project is assessed for eligibility, alignment, and viability.
- If approved, the promoter must sign a loan agreement.
- DÉB may request follow-up and financial reporting during the loan period.
Additional information
- The fund is managed by Développement Économique Bellechasse (DÉB).
- Applicants must sign a loan agreement to receive funding.
- The project must align with the MRC de Bellechasse strategic development plan.
- DÉB may provide support and technical assistance during the review process.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB). 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 Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB)?
This program offers up to $20,000 in financing for agri-food businesses in Bellechasse. It supports start-up, expansion, acquisition, and succession projects focused on local processing and short supply chains.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB) Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB) program?
To be eligible for the MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB) program, you must:
Project in Bellechasse
Creates at least one job
Requires 20% equity contribution
What expenses are eligible under MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB)?
Start-up projects in the agri-food sector
Expansion projects in the agri-food sector
Business acquisition projects in the agri-food sector
Succession projects in agri-food businesses
Short supply chain processing and marketing projects
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB)?
You can contact MRC de Bellechasse (MRC) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB) available?
The MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB) program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.
Is the MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB) is a Loans and Capital investments