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MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)
Funding options for Bellechasse applicants
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Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 100,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Développement Économique Bellechasse administers several financial assistance programs for businesses, entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, and municipalities in the Bellechasse territory. The page covers start-up, expansion, acquisition, succession, consolidation, studies, infrastructure, equipment, working capital, and training support.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Bellechasse
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
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
Selection criteria
- Economic viability of the project
- Quality and experience of the entrepreneurs
- Potential job creation and economic impact
- Alignment with the PALÉE and DÉB strategic priorities
- Management quality and project structure
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the file
- Gather the business plan and required corporate and financial documents.
- Complete the information requested for the type of applicant and project.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send the complete file to Développement Économique Bellechasse for review.
- Step 3: Review and committee analysis
- DÉB carries out the preliminary review and formal analysis.
- The investment committee evaluates the project and recommends a decision.
- Step 4: Decision and agreement
- The board of directors confirms the final decision.
- If approved, sign the financing agreement before funds are released.
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
- The policy covers the FLI, FLS, FDEÉS, FNP, FDÉ, AIMR, and FIAB.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS) Program
What is the MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)?
Développement Économique Bellechasse administers several financial assistance programs for businesses, entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, and municipalities in the Bellechasse territory. The page covers start-up, expansion, acquisition, succession, consolidation, studies, infrastructure, equipment, working capital, and training support.
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
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 Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)?
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS) is funded by MRC de Bellechasse