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MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF) - Quebec - Canada
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Source verified July 23, 2026

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

Local business financing for growth and succession
Offered by
MRC Domaine-du-Roy
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

For-profit businesses

See full eligibility

Overview

The MRC Domaine-du-Roy Local Investment Fund provides financing of up to $100,000 to support business projects. It helps fund startup, improvement, growth, expansion, and entrepreneurial succession projects in the territory.
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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 production or service capacity
  • Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Le Domaine-du-Roy
  • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Non-financial cooperative
  • Social economy enterprise
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
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

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Startup of a business
  • Business improvement and transformation
  • Business growth and expansion
  • Entrepreneurial succession and transfer

Documents Needed

  • Completed and signed application form
  • Business plan or detailed project description
  • Detailed breakdown of project expenses
  • Project financing plan and proof of other funding
  • Financial statements and forecasts

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • For-profit businesses
  • Cooperatives with commercial activities
  • Non-profit organizations with commercial activities
  • Businesses in primary, secondary, and value-added tertiary sectors

Who is not eligible

  • Businesses listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA)
  • Government-owned or government-controlled companies
  • Businesses under bankruptcy or insolvency protection
  • Companies mainly active in weapons, fossil fuels, gambling, violent games, sexual exploitation, real estate development, tobacco, or drugs
  • Projects based only on subcontracting or relocation of jobs

Eligible expenses

  • Working capital needed for the project
  • Technology, equipment, machinery, vehicles, land, and buildings
  • Construction, expansion, renovation, and site or premises setup
  • Professional fees such as feasibility studies, external audits, and impact studies
  • Acquisition and transaction costs for business succession projects

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Costs incurred before the application is submitted
  • Debt service, future loan repayments, capital losses, and capital replacement
  • Transactions between related businesses or partners
  • Research and development expenses
  • Normal operating expenses and Quebec sales taxes

Eligible geographic areas

  • MRC Domaine-du-Roy
  • Quebec

Selection criteria

  • Economic viability and repayment capacity
  • Promoters’ knowledge and relevant experience
  • Environmental and social benefits
  • Positive labour relations and worker openness
  • Partnership with other financiers is encouraged

How to apply

  • Step 1: Prepare the file
    • Complete the application form.
    • Prepare the business plan or detailed project description.
    • Gather the financial statements, forecasts, and financing plan.
  • Step 2: Submit the application
    • Send the required documents to the MRC.
    • Provide any other document requested by the MRC.
  • Step 3: Review and decision
    • The MRC reviews the file as information is received.
    • The application is analyzed and a decision is made.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are received and assessed by the MRC.
  • Files are analyzed as documents and information are submitted.
  • Decisions are made on a continuous basis.
  • Review depends on fairness between businesses, available budgets, and program rules.
  • If needed, the MRC can seek a deviation within the investment framework.

Additional information

  • The program is managed by the MRC and applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
  • Financial aid is intended to complement, not replace, private financing and other government programs.
  • The program can include a loan, equity investment, or loan guarantee.
  • Pre-startup projects are not included; only businesses at the commercialization stage are eligible.

Other components of this program

Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.

Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF) Program

What is the MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)?

The MRC Domaine-du-Roy Local Investment Fund provides financing of up to $100,000 to support business projects. It helps fund startup, improvement, growth, expansion, and entrepreneurial succession projects in the territory.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF) program?

To be eligible for the MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF) program, you must: Legally constituted business Operates in MRC Domaine-du-Roy Registered in Quebec enterprise register

What expenses are eligible under MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)?

Startup of a business Business improvement and transformation Business growth and expansion Entrepreneurial succession and transfer

Where is the MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF) available?

The MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF) program is available Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.

Is the MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF) is a Loans and Capital investments

Who are the financial supporters of the MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)?

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF) is funded by MRC Domaine-du-Roy