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MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS) - Quebec - Canada
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MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)

Repayable financing for business growth
MRC de Bellechasse (MRC)
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada

Overview

This program provides repayable financing to support business start-ups, expansion, acquisition, succession, and consolidation in Bellechasse. It also supports projects linked to social economy, with eligible expenses including capital investments, technology, software, and working capital.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Location
  • Bellechasse
  • Chaudière-Appalaches
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • 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

  • Business start-up, expansion, acquisition, succession, and consolidation
  • Succession projects involving the transfer of ownership in an existing business
  • Social economy business development projects

Documents Needed

  • Business plan
  • Recent financial statements
  • Articles of incorporation and bylaws
  • Board resolution authorizing the application
  • Partnership or shareholder agreement, if applicable

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Private businesses
  • Social economy enterprises
  • Cooperatives
  • Non-profit organizations, for eligible social economy projects

Who is not eligible

  • Businesses in the sex, gaming, or religion sectors
  • Projects in pre-startup stage under the local funds
  • Organizations that are not legally incorporated when incorporation is required

Eligible expenses

  • Land, buildings, equipment, machinery, and vehicles
  • Incorporation fees and other capital expenditures
  • Technology, software, and patents
  • Working capital for the business’s operations
  • Professional fees directly tied to acquisition or project studies

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Pre-application expenses
  • Operating expenses, debt service, and future loan repayments
  • Projects already completed
  • Predemarrage projects under the local funds
  • Businesses in sex, gaming, or religion sectors

Eligible geographic areas

  • Bellechasse territory served by Développement Économique Bellechasse
  • Québec

Processing and Agreement

  • Step 1: File opening and initial review
    • DÉB opens the file and acknowledges receipt.
    • A preliminary review checks admissibility and required information.
  • Step 2: Formal analysis
    • If the file is complete, it is submitted for formal analysis.
    • The investment committee reviews the project’s relevance and viability.
  • Step 3: Decision and notification
    • The board of directors makes the final decision.
    • The applicant is informed of the approval or refusal.
  • Step 4: Agreement and follow-up
    • Approved projects are covered by an agreement setting payment conditions and obligations.
    • DÉB monitors the project and may request progress reports or supporting documents.

Additional information

  • Développement Économique Bellechasse provides support, advice, and technical assistance to applicants.
  • A project agreement is required before funding is disbursed.
  • Ongoing financial reporting and follow-up may be required during the project.
  • For some files, mentoring may be required or assigned.

Contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and 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 Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)?

This program provides repayable financing to support business start-ups, expansion, acquisition, succession, and consolidation in Bellechasse. It also supports projects linked to social economy, with eligible expenses including capital investments, technology, software, and working capital.

How much funding can be received?

MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS) Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS) program?

To be eligible for the MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS) program, you must: Business located in Bellechasse Project must be viable Own contribution required

What expenses are eligible under MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)?

Business start-up, expansion, acquisition, succession, and consolidation Succession projects involving the transfer of ownership in an existing business Social economy business development projects

Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)?

You can contact MRC de Bellechasse (MRC) by email at none or by phone at none.

Where is the MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS) available?

The MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS) program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.

Is the MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS) is a Loans and Capital investments

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