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

Local business financing for growth and succession
MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC)
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : October 11, 2023
Location
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada

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
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : October 11, 2023

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
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

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

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.

Contacts

4186683023

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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.

How much funding can be received?

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.

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

Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)?

You can contact MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC) or by phone at 4186683023.

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