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MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment

Supports self-employment through financial aid for job creation
MRC des Chenaux
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Mauricie, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Soutien au travail autonome (STA) program offers financial assistance in the form of an employment aid allowance equivalent to the minimum wage for up to 40 weeks to help individuals achieve financial independence by becoming self-employed and to support the development of viable business projects. This program is designed for persons receiving last-resort financial assistance, employment insurance participants, individuals without public income support, and those with precarious employment status.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Des Chenaux
  • Mauricie
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Sole proprietorship
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

  • Establishment of a viable self-employment business project.
  • Implementation and start-up activities for new self-employed ventures.
  • Entrepreneurial initiatives aimed at fostering job creation through business development.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

This program is exclusively available to individuals who are receivers of last-resort financial assistance, Employment Insurance participants, persons without public income support, and workers with precarious status.

Eligible expenses

  • Financial assistance equivalent to minimum wage for a standard 35-hour work week, provided as income support during the approved project duration (up to 40 weeks).

Eligible geographic areas

  • MRC des Chenaux region, Quebec
  • Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Quebec

Additional information

  • The program is delivered in collaboration with Emploi-Québec.
  • Testimonies from previous participants are available on the MRC's YouTube channel.

Contacts

8198400704

Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment. 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 des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment?

The Soutien au travail autonome (STA) program offers financial assistance in the form of an employment aid allowance equivalent to the minimum wage for up to 40 weeks to help individuals achieve financial independence by becoming self-employed and to support the development of viable business projects. This program is designed for persons receiving last-resort financial assistance, employment insurance participants, individuals without public income support, and those with precarious employment status.

Who is eligible for the MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment program?

To be eligible for the MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment program, you must: The program is for individuals, not businesses.

What expenses are eligible under MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment?

Establishment of a viable self-employment business project. Implementation and start-up activities for new self-employed ventures. Entrepreneurial initiatives aimed at fostering job creation through business development.

Who can I contact for more information about the MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment?

You can contact MRC des Chenaux or by phone at 8198400704.

Where is the MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment available?

The MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment program is available Mauricie, Quebec.

Is the MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment is a Wage Subsidies And Interns

Who are the financial supporters of the MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment?

MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment is funded by MRC des Chenaux

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