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MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund
Funding for business investment projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to 20% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $10,000 per project. It supports mature businesses in the MRC of La Côte-de-Gaspé with investment projects involving fixed assets and specialized equipment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Management of companies and enterprises
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- La Côte-de-Gaspé
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Investment in business fixed assets
- Investment in specialized equipment
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Relevant investment policy or program reference document
- Supporting project information for review
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private businesses
Who is not eligible
- Cooperatives
- Financial cooperatives
- Restaurants
- Retail businesses
- Inns
- Bars and arcades
- Residential or commercial rental buildings, except tourism-related uses
- Sexual, religious, political, or controversial projects
Eligible expenses
- Land, buildings, equipment, machinery, and non-motorized rolling stock
- Acquisition or construction of fixed assets
- Purchase of specialized equipment that improves productivity
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses linked to personal use, such as non-specialized vehicles
- Second phase of a similar project within 2 years
- Projects already completed before the application is received
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of La Côte-de-Gaspé
Selection criteria
- Availability of program credits
- Fit between the project and the fund criteria
- Expected financial impact of the project
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the business support policy and confirm eligibility
- Consult the investment policy for the fund.
- Step 2: Contact the MRC team
- Speak with a member of the development team to validate the project.
- Step 3: Complete the application form
- Fill out the financial assistance request form.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Send the completed application to the MRC for review.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the MRC and approved by the investment committee, unless the amount is $2,500 or less.
- The general management may approve requests of $2,500 or less.
- Approved projects are subject to an agreement between the MRC and the applicant.
- The agreement sets out the payment conditions and the obligations of both parties.
Additional information
- The policy is currently under review.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the MRC team to confirm project eligibility.
- Applications are subject to available funding.
- Approved projects require an agreement with the MRC.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund Program
What is the MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund?
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to 20% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $10,000 per project. It supports mature businesses in the MRC of La Côte-de-Gaspé with investment projects involving fixed assets and specialized equipment.
How much funding can be received?
MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund program?
To be eligible for the MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund program, you must:
Private business only
Located in the MRC of La Côte-de-Gaspé
Operating for at least 2 years
What expenses are eligible under MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund?
Investment in business fixed assets
Investment in specialized equipment
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund?
You can contact MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC).
Where is the MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund available?
The MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund program is available Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.
Is the MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund is a Grant and Funding