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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)

Funding options for Bellechasse applicants
Offered by
MRC de Bellechasse
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 100,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Private businesses

See full eligibility

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

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

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.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

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