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MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financing for local business growth and succession
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2013
- Closing date : October 2, 2023
Location
Outaouais, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides financing of up to $300,000 to support business development in the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais. It supports startup, expansion, improvement, transformation, acquisition, succession, and temporary financing projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2013
- Closing date : October 2, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Management of companies and enterprises
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Les Collines-de-l’Outaouais
- Outaouais
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business startup
- Business improvement and transformation
- Business growth and expansion
- Business acquisition and entrepreneurial succession
- Temporary bridge financing under the FLS
Documents Needed
- Completed, dated and signed financial assistance application form
- Business plan or detailed project description
- Detailed breakdown of project expenses
- Project financing plan and confirmation of other funding
- Financial statements for the last three years
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses
- Cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations with market activities under social economy conditions
Who is not eligible
- Businesses listed in the public contracts debarment register
- Businesses under bankruptcy or insolvency protection
- Government-owned or government-controlled entities
- Businesses in arms, fossil fuels, gambling, violent games, sexual exploitation, or real estate development
- Businesses involved in tobacco or drugs, with limited cannabis and industrial hemp exceptions for FLI only
Eligible expenses
- Working capital needed for the project
- Capital costs directly tied to the project, such as equipment, machinery, buildings, land, and construction or renovation
- Professional fees related to feasibility, audits, impact studies, technology implementation, and project execution
- For succession projects, purchase of shares, assets, and related professional fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the application is filed
- Debt service, future loan repayments, and capital replacement
- Research and development expenses
- Normal operating expenses and Quebec sales taxes
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed, analyzed, and decided by the MRC.
- Files are processed continuously once all required information and documents are received.
- The MRC considers budget availability and compliance with program rules.
- An investment agreement or loan contract applies before funding is granted.
- Non-compliance may lead to recovery procedures.
Additional information
- The MRC may request additional documents if needed.
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- The MRC may grant exceptions in some cases, subject to its rules.
- For FLI cases, a common loan contract is used with the FLS.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (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 Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)?
This program provides financing of up to $300,000 to support business development in the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais. It supports startup, expansion, improvement, transformation, acquisition, succession, and temporary financing projects.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 2, 2023.
Who is eligible for the MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) program?
To be eligible for the MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) program, you must:
Business must operate in the MRC
Head office must be in Quebec
Project must be viable
What expenses are eligible under MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)?
Business startup
Business improvement and transformation
Business growth and expansion
Business acquisition and entrepreneurial succession
Temporary bridge financing under the FLS
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)?
You can contact MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais by email at deveconomique@mrcdescollines.com or by phone at 8198270516.
Where is the MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) available?
The MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) program is available Outaouais, Quebec.