MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy

Q: How much funding can be received?

MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $25000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was November 15, 2023.

Q: Is the MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy?

MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy is funded by MRC des Etchemins

Q: Who is eligible for the MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy program?

To be eligible for the MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy program, you must: • Private businesses (sole proprietorship, corporation, or general partnership)

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy?

You can contact MRC des Etchemins by email at pogauthier@mrcetchemins.qc.ca.

Q: Where is the MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy available?

The MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy program is available the province of QC.

Q: Are startups eligible for the MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Non-repayable financial support for eligible business projects

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

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

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

Non-repayable contribution covering up to 25% of the project cost for private companies.
Non-repayable contribution covering up to 50% of the project cost for non-profit organizations, with a maximum of $25,000 per project.
For pre-startup studies and research, funding of up to $5,000 is available, provided no other program applies.
A non-refundable application fee of $150 is required.

Activities funded

Starting a new business.
Business succession or transfer.
Business expansion projects.
Pre-startup studies and research to validate a business idea.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a private enterprise (sole proprietorship, corporation, or general partnership) or a social economy enterprise with at least 20% self-generated revenue (non-profit organization or cooperative).
Eligible projects include business start-up, business succession, expansion, or pre-startup studies to validate business ideas (if not eligible under other programs).

Who is eligible?

Private businesses (sole proprietorships, corporations, general partnerships)
Social economy enterprises with at least 20% self-generated revenue (non-profit organizations and cooperatives)

Eligible expenses

Acquisition of capital assets, including purchases and construction related to the project.
Acquisition of technology for business operations or project development.
Consultant fees for specialized expertise or project support.
Working capital expenses directly related to the project.

Eligible geographic areas

Companies located within the MRC Les Etchemins region.

How to apply

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.

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.

Deposit fee payment

Pay the application fee of $150.

Submission of the request

Compile all the required documents into a complete folder.
Send your complete application by email to pogauthier@mrcetchemins.qc.ca.

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

An application processing fee of $150 is required.
Feasibility and pre-startup research projects have a maximum funding limit of $5,000, provided no other applicable programs exist.

Contacts

pogauthier@mrcetchemins.qc.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy. 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.