MRC De D'Autray — Business Development Program
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Financial support for sustainable economic development in MRC De D'Autray
MRC De D'Autray — Business Development Program at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $15,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Timeline
- Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Grant Providers
- MRC de D'Autray
Program status
Open
Overview of the MRC De D'Autray — Business Development Program program
The MRC De D'Autray Business Development Program offers a maximum funding amount of up to $15,000 to support sustainable economic growth through investments in business start-ups, expansions, and acquisitions. Eligible activities include capital investments, technological acquisitions, and projects that create jobs and demonstrate financial viability.
Financing terms and conditions
The Business Development Program of the MRC De D'Autray provides strategic financial assistance to support economic sustainability through investment in businesses located or to be established within the territory. Offering non-repayable contributions, this program incentivizes various business development activities.
- A base financial contribution of 10% of the project's eligible expenses, up to a maximum of $5,000.
- An additional contribution of up to $10,000, calculated by increasing the base amount by 50% for certain sectors and conditions such as manufacturing, tourism, agro-food, agriculture, technology, social economy enterprises, and more.
Eligible projects & activities
The Business Development Program by MRC de D’Autray is designed to support the economic growth of the region through financial assistance. Projects eligible for this grant include those related to the initiation, establishment, expansion, and acquisitions of businesses within the MRC de D’Autray territory.
- Lancement de l'entreprise (business launch activities).
- Implantation de l'entreprise (business establishment activities).
- Expansion de l'entreprise (business expansion activities).
- Acquisition d'entreprises (acquisition of businesses).
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 15,000
Artisan bakery expansion to include gluten-free product line
$ 15,000
Launch of advanced software for local business management
$ 15,000
Building solar-powered greenhouse for organic produce distribution
Eligibility criteria of the MRC De D'Autray — Business Development Program program
Eligibility for the MRC De D'Autray Business Development Program is contingent upon several specific criteria pertaining to the business's registration and location.
- The business must be either an individually registered enterprise, an incorporated business, a social economy enterprise, or an individual in the case of a business takeover.
- The business and its operations must be located within the territory of the MRC de D'Autray.
Who is eligible?
The MRC De D'Autray Business Development Program is open to a variety of business enterprises, including individual registered businesses, incorporated entities, social economy enterprises, and individuals involved in business succession planning. To be eligible, these enterprises must be either established or planning to establish their operations within the territory of the MRC de D'Autray.
Eligible expenses
The grant supports expenses specifically linked to the development and growth of businesses.
- Capital expenditures, including equipment and building acquisitions.
- Acquisition of technology or software.
- Working capital and startup expenses as demonstrated in financial projections.
- Acquisition of voting and majority shares.
- Any other expenses deemed pertinent in the project analysis.
Eligible geographic areas
This program targets businesses operating within a specific geographical area to facilitate economic growth. Only companies established or planning to establish in the designated region are eligible for funding.
- Companies based within the territory of the MRC de D’Autray.
How to apply to the MRC De D'Autray — Business Development Program program
1
Eligibility verification
- Confirm that your company is eligible according to the program criteria.
- Ensure that your project is located within the territory of the MRC of D’Autray.
2
Preparation of the business plan
- Develop a business plan demonstrating the viability of your project.
- Include financial forecasts showing the need for working capital.
3
Gathering of the required documents
- Gather all necessary documents to support your application.
- Ensure that the contribution represents at least 20% of the project cost.
4
Submission of the request
- Contact Economic Development of Autray to find out the submission procedures.
- Submit the business plan and all required documents through the appropriate channel.
5
Follow-up on the request
- Receive a confirmation of receipt of your request.
- Stay in contact with Economic Development of D'Autray to know the status of your request.
Additional information
There are several additional details applicants should keep in mind:
- This program offers a non-repayable financial contribution, which can significantly bolster the financial foundations of a business project.
- The calculation of additional contributions is intricate, being based on several factors including sectoral impact and job creation potential.
- Entrepreneur age and enterprise type are considered in assessing the possibility of receiving additional contributions.
- Projects with a loan from the Local Investment Fund (FLI) or Local Solidarity Fund (FLS) might gain heightened financial support within project costs.
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