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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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Bellechasse — New promoter funds (FNP) Program
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
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
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC Bellechasse — New promoter funds (FNP)?
MRC Bellechasse — New promoter funds (FNP) is funded by MRC de Bellechasse