MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy
Last Update: January 24, 2025
QC, Canada
Non-repayable financial support for eligible business projects
MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $25,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : October 1, 2023
- Closing date : November 15, 2023
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- MRC des Etchemins
Status
Open
Overview of the MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy program
The grant offers non-repayable contributions for private enterprises and social economy enterprises to support startup, succession, expansion, and pre-startup research projects, with a maximum funding of 25% of the project cost for private enterprises and up to $25,000 for nonprofit organizations. Eligible activities include the acquisition of capital and technology, consultancy fees, and project-related working capital.
Financing terms and conditions
This grant provides non-repayable financial contributions designed to support businesses in various stages of development, enhancing their operational capabilities. The funding modalities are specifically structured to accommodate distinct project needs and ensure strategic financial support.
- Non-repayable contributions available for eligible projects.
- Application submission fee of 150 CAD.
- Maximum funding of 25% of the project cost for private enterprises.
- Maximum funding of 50% of the project cost, up to 25,000 CAD per project, for non-profit organizations.
- Financial support covers eligible expenses such as acquisition of capital assets and technology, consultancy fees, and project-specific working capital.
Eligible projects & activities
This grant supports business initiatives in the MRC Les Etchemins region, encouraging activities that drive economic growth and innovation. Eligible projects encompass various stages of business development, research, and expansion efforts.
- Start-up initiatives for new businesses.
- Business succession planning and execution.
- Expansion projects to scale existing businesses.
- Feasibility studies and pre-startup research to validate business ideas.
Eligibility criteria of the MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy program
Eligibility for this grant is determined by the type and nature of the business entity applying.
- The applicant must be a private enterprise, which can be a sole proprietorship, a company, or a general partnership.
- The applicant can also be a social economy enterprise, which must have at least 20% of its income generated autonomously, such as a non-profit organization or a cooperative.
Who is eligible?
Entreprises privées (entreprise individuelle, compagnie et société en nom collectif) et entreprises d'économie sociale ayant au moins 20% de revenus autonomes (organisme sans but lucratif et coopérative) sont éligibles pour postuler à cette subvention.
Eligible expenses
The grant covers specific expenses directly associated with the acquisition and operational needs of the project.
- Acquisition (purchase and construction) of capital assets and technology.
- Consulting fees.
- Working capital related to the project.
How to apply to the MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy program
1
Eligibility Check
- Verify that your company or organization meets the eligibility criteria.
- Ensure that the proposed project is among the eligible projects such as startup, succession, or expansion.
2
Preparation of the request
- Write a detailed project proposal including a description of the objectives and the budget.
- Calculate the financial aid requested based on the project cost and the applicable percentage.
- Required documents: prepare all necessary documents related to your company and the project.
3
Deposit fee payment
Pay the application fee of $150.
4
Submission of the request
- Compile all the required documents into a complete folder.
- Send your complete application by email to pogauthier@mrcetchemins.qc.ca.
5
Request Tracking
- Wait for a confirmation of receipt from the organization after submitting the request.
- Be available to provide additional information if necessary.
Additional information
The following details provide additional context for this grant:
- A $150 fee applies for filing the application.
Contact MRC des Etchemins
pogauthier@mrcetchemins.qc.ca