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MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy - QC - Canada

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy

Last Update: April 3, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports sustainable job creation and business development in MRC

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy at a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
  • Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Public administration
Grant Providers
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Status
Open

Overview of the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy program

The MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent Business Support Policy aims to foster job creation, provide continuous support to entrepreneurs, and encourage social enterprise development. The program offers a maximum funding amount of $150,000 per beneficiary annually, with eligible activities including business creation, acquisition, expansion, and technical or financial support.

Financing terms and conditions

  • The maximum contribution from combined government grants is 90% of the total project cost, requiring a minimum 10% monetary contribution from the promoter.
  • Financial assistance for privately initiated projects cannot exceed 50%.
  • The total financial aid provided to a single beneficiary cannot exceed $150,000 over a 12-month period.
  • Eligible funds include the Entrepreneurial and Economic Diversification Fund (FEDE), Business Concertation Fund (FCCE), and the Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS).
  • Under FEDE, financial assistance is offered as a grant of $12,500 per project with an additional $2,500 for promoters aged 18 to 40, capping at $15,000 per project.
  • For training-related expenses under FEDE, eligible promoters can receive a 100% reimbursement up to a maximum of $1,000.
  • The FCCE provides financial support for trade fairs, congresses, and similar events, with a maximum contribution of $4,000 per promoter per calendar year.
  • The Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund offers up to a $10,000 non-repayable contribution per project, requiring the promoter to contribute 10% of the total project cost.

Eligible projects & activities

  • Creation of a new business or acquisition of an existing business.
  • Expansion or diversification of a business.
  • Social economy enterprise projects.
  • Participation in training for business skills improvement.
  • Organizing and participating in forums and meetings related to industry strategy development.
  • Attendance at trade fairs, congresses, and conferences to promote business growth.
  • Development of collective entrepreneurship projects.
  • Implementation of projects responding to the social needs of community members or creating durable quality jobs.
  • Projects that aim for economic and social profitability.
Examples of admissible projects:

$ 25,000

Developing a green rooftop garden for urban sustainability

Eligibility criteria of the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy program

  • Applicants must be registered and in good standing with the Québec Enterprise Registrar, except for fishermen without a NEQ.
  • Eligible organizations include cooperatives (except financial), non-profit organizations, municipal organizations, private or social economy enterprises (except financial), and individuals wishing to create an enterprise.
  • Organizations must serve the municipalities of MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent, which includes Côte-Nord-du-Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent, Gros-Mecatina, Saint-Augustin, Bonne-Espérance, Blanc Sablon, and the communities of Unamen Shipu and Pakua Shipu.
  • Expenditures must occur after the financial assistance agreement is signed between the promoter and the MRC.
  • The promoter must provide a minimum financial contribution of 10% to the project, with total government grants covering up to 90% of the project costs.
  • Financial assistance for private enterprises cannot exceed 50% of project costs.
  • Financial assistance is capped at $150,000 per beneficiary over a 12-month period.

Who is eligible?

  • Cooperatives (excluding financial cooperatives)
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Municipal organizations
  • Private businesses or social economy enterprises (excluding financial businesses)
  • Individuals intending to start a business
  • Sole proprietorships
  • Partnerships
  • Corporations
  • For-profit organizations (excluding financial organizations)
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Associations
  • Organizations involved in social economy enterprises

Who is not eligible

  • Financial institutions such as banks and credit unions.
  • Organizations primarily involved in the real estate sector, including those dealing with residential and commercial properties solely for rental or sale.
  • Enterprises involved in the retail or restaurant sector, except when providing an essential local service with specific criteria such as non-competition within a municipality and a 5 km radius from similar services.
  • Projects related to the relocation of business operations outside of their current community.
  • Businesses that consist of personal-use real estate or those generating income strictly through leasing or selling properties.

Eligible expenses

  • Capital expenditures such as land, buildings, equipment, machinery, rolling stock, incorporation, transportation, installation, and similar expenses.
  • Acquisition of technology, software, or software packages, patents, and any other similar expenditures.
  • Legal and professional fees and other costs incurred for consulting specialists for conducting studies.
  • Expenses for business skills training, including tuition fees, materials, and other costs related to participating in approved training activities.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Côte-Nord-du-Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
  • Gros-Mecatina
  • Saint-Augustin
  • Bonne-Espérance
  • Blanc Sablon
  • Communities of Unamen Shipu
  • Pakua Shipu

Eligibility criteria of the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy program

  • Viability and quality of the financial plan.
  • Innovative nature of the project.
  • Development potential and socio-economic impacts.
  • Job creation potential.
  • Overall impact on the community or territory, including market space.

How to apply to the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy program

  • Step 1: Register Your BusinessEnsure your business is registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec and your registration is current.
  • Create a file for your business with a valid Québec Enterprise Number (NEQ), unless you are an exempted group like certain fishermen.
  • Step 2: Develop Your Project ProposalDefine the objectives and scope of your business project.
  • Prepare a comprehensive business plan that includes financial projections, operational plans, and an analysis of the socio-economic impact.
  • Identify the funding stream applicable to your project, whether entrepreneurial, diversification or social economy development.
  • Step 3: Complete the Application FormFill in the application form with all required information accurately.
  • Ensure all sections are filled and signed as needed.
  • Step 4: Compile Required DocumentationGather supporting documents such as financial statements, legal documents, and project feasibility studies.
  • Include any specific documents required for the selected fund annex.
  • Step 5: Submit the ApplicationSubmit your application package to the appropriate contact at MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent before the deadline.
  • Ensure all parts of the application, including documentation, are complete and organized.
  • Step 6: Follow-UpReceive confirmation from MRC regarding the receipt of your application.
  • Be prepared to provide additional information or clarification if requested by the MRC during their review process.

Additional information

  • The contribution maximum for financial aid from government sources is capped at 90% of the total project costs, requiring the promoter to contribute a minimum of 10% to the project.
  • For projects initiated by private enterprises, the financial aid cannot exceed 50% of the project costs.
  • Financial assistance given to a single beneficiary cannot exceed $150,000 within any 12-month period.
  • A final analysis of projects will be based on criteria like innovation, potential growth, socio-economic impact, job creation, financial viability, and community benefits.

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