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MRC Bellechasse — New promoter funds (FNP)
Interest-free financing for young entrepreneurs
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 12,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Interest-free medium-term financing for young entrepreneurs in Bellechasse. It supports business start-up, first-business acquisition, feasibility studies, and entrepreneur training.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Bellechasse
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Newcomers to Canada
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Feasibility studies and other preparatory business studies
- Start-up of a first business
- Acquisition of a first business, in whole or in part
- Entrepreneur training related to the project
- Studies to diversify or add new products and services
Documents Needed
- Business plan
- Financial statements and forecasts
- Proof of financial commitment and financing confirmation
- Corporate charter and bylaws, if applicable
- Shareholder agreement, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young entrepreneurs
- Individuals starting a first business
- Individuals acquiring a first business
Who is not eligible
- Applicants outside the Canadian citizen or Quebec permanent resident status
- Applicants aged 40 or over, except for a first business start-up or acquisition
- Business owners who are not majority owners
- Applicants not working full time in the business
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees and consulting services for feasibility studies
- Prototype design and fabrication costs
- Capital costs such as land, building, equipment, machinery, and vehicles
- Technology, software, licenses, and patents
- Training fees, learning materials, and related participation costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the official application date
- Regular operating expenses of a business or organization
- Debt service and future loan repayments
- Projects already completed
Eligible geographic areas
- Bellechasse Regional County Municipality
Processing and Agreement
- Application is received and reviewed by Développement Économique Bellechasse
- Eligibility and project information are checked during the preliminary review
- Eligible files are analyzed and presented to the investment committee
- Applicants are notified of the final decision
- Approved projects require a written agreement before funding is paid
Additional information
- Administered by Développement Économique Bellechasse.
- The financial aid is offered as a medium-term, interest-free credit.
- Only one support can be granted per applicant or business for the feasibility/study stream.
- Mentoring may be required in some cases.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Bellechasse — New promoter funds (FNP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Bellechasse — New promoter funds (FNP). 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 — New promoter funds (FNP)?
Interest-free medium-term financing for young entrepreneurs in Bellechasse. It supports business start-up, first-business acquisition, feasibility studies, and entrepreneur training.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Bellechasse — New promoter funds (FNP) Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $12,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Bellechasse — New promoter funds (FNP) program?
To be eligible for the MRC Bellechasse — New promoter funds (FNP) program, you must:
Canadian citizen or Quebec permanent resident
Age 18 to under 40
Majority owner, full-time in business
What expenses are eligible under MRC Bellechasse — New promoter funds (FNP)?
Feasibility studies and other preparatory business studies
Start-up of a first business
Acquisition of a first business, in whole or in part
Entrepreneur training related to the project
Studies to diversify or add new products and services
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Bellechasse — New promoter funds (FNP)?
You can contact MRC de Bellechasse (MRC) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the MRC Bellechasse — New promoter funds (FNP) available?
The MRC Bellechasse — New promoter funds (FNP) program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.
Is the MRC Bellechasse — New promoter funds (FNP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Bellechasse — New promoter funds (FNP) is a Loans and Capital investments