MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB)
Overview
The Fonds d'investissement agroalimentaire Bellechasse (FIAB) offers financial assistance in the form of an honor loan, with a maximum funding of $20,000, to support small-scale agricultural enterprises in their production, transformation, and short-circuit marketing projects, including start-up, expansion, acquisition, and succession. Eligible activities must align with Bellechasse’s strategic development plan, create sustainable employment, and demonstrate market viability with a 20% promoter contribution.
At a glance
Funding available
- Improve employee retention
- Reduce the ecological footprint
- Develop employee skills
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Bellechasse
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- All revenue ranges
- 1 employees minimum
- Startups
Activities funded
The MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB) aims to support projects that enhance agricultural production, processing, and local market distribution, particularly for small-scale farms. Eligible activities focus on fostering business growth, innovation, and sustainability within the agri-food sector.
- Projects initiating, expanding, or acquiring businesses in the agri-food sector, including those focusing on small-scale agricultural production or processing.
- Business succession plans ensuring continuity and sustainability of agri-food operations.
- Creation of new or expansion of existing local market distribution networks for agricultural products.
- Investments in developing goods or services within the Bellechasse region to support local food systems.
Eligibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and the nature of the proposed projects.
- The fund is aimed at small agricultural businesses focusing on first, second, or third-stage on-farm processing and promoting short supply chain marketing.
- Eligible participants are enterprises in conventional, non-conventional production, or small-sized farms.
Who is eligible?
This grant is aimed at supporting small agri-food businesses in the Bellechasse region through honor loans from Développement Économique Bellechasse, promoting projects focused on short market circuits and transformation.
- No specific evaluation and selection criteria with point scores are provided in the given context.
Eligible expenses
The grant covers specific capital and operational expenses essential for agricultural projects focused on production, processing, and market involvement.
- Purchase of land.
- Construction or acquisition of buildings.
- Procurement of equipment and machinery.
- Purchase of vehicles.
- Incorporation fees.
- Acquisition of technologies, software, or management systems.
- Purchase of patents and similar intellectual property costs.
- Working capital needs strictly for the first year of operation.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is targeted at projects that are located within the MRC de Bellechasse. The purpose is to stimulate local economic growth and align with the strategic development plans of the region.
- Projects situated within the territory of the MRC de Bellechasse.
How to apply
Eligibility Check
- Ensure that your project meets the eligibility criteria regarding sectors and types of projects.
- Confirm that your business or project is located within the territory of the MRC of Bellechasse.
Preparation of the required documents
- Prepare a comprehensive business plan including the financial forecasts for the first three years of operation.
- Compile the financial and administrative documents that demonstrate the 20% equity contribution.
Drafting the request
Submission of the request
- Contact Economic Development Bellechasse to obtain the application form and submission instructions.
- Submit all required documents and forms specifically requested to DÉB before the deadline.
Tracking of the request
- Wait for the acknowledgment of receipt from DÉB.
- Be prepared to provide additional information if required during the assessment of your application.
