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MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment
Support for viable self-employment projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Support for self-employed workers to launch a viable business project. Financial assistance is provided as an employment allowance for up to 40 weeks.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
- Starting a self-employed business activity.
- Implementing a viable business project.
- Developing a business with the goal of creating jobs.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Self-employed workers
- Recipients of last-resort financial assistance
- Employment Insurance participants
- People without public income support
- Precarious workers
Eligible geographic areas
- Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan
- Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel
Processing and Agreement
- Eligibility is verified before participation.
- Applicants are directed to the appropriate local employment centre for confirmation.
- Support is granted according to the project and its duration.
Additional information
- The program is offered in collaboration with Emploi-Québec.
- Eligibility verification is done through the local employment centres listed by the MRC.
- For Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan, applicants must contact the local employment centre there.
- For Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, applicants must contact the Shawinigan local employment centre.
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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?
Support for self-employed workers to launch a viable business project. Financial assistance is provided as an employment allowance for up to 40 weeks.
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:
Last-resort assistance recipient
Employment Insurance participant
Precarious worker or no public income support
What expenses are eligible under MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment?
Starting a self-employed business activity.
Implementing a viable business project.
Developing a business with the goal of creating jobs.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC des Chenaux — Support for Self-Employment?
You can contact MRC des Chenaux by email at [email protected] or by phone at 819 840-0704.
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