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MRC du Granit — FLI

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the MRC du Granit — FLI a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC du Granit — FLI is a Loans and Capital investments

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the MRC du Granit — FLI?

MRC du Granit — FLI is funded by MRC du Granit

Q: Who is eligible for the MRC du Granit — FLI program?

To be eligible for the MRC du Granit — FLI program, you must: • The business objectives must align with the investment policy orientations of the MRC. • Entrepreneurs must desire to acquire at least 25% of the value of an existing business or 25% of the fair market value of its assets to be eligible for financing under the succession component.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the MRC du Granit — FLI?

You can contact MRC du Granit by email at info@mrcgranit.qc.ca or by phone at 819 583-0181.

Q: Where is the MRC du Granit — FLI available?

The MRC du Granit — FLI program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Are startups eligible for the MRC du Granit — FLI program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the MRC du Granit — FLI program.

Last Update: October 27, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports local entrepreneurs with access to various financial aids

Loans and Capital investments

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Le Granit

Legal structures

For-profit business
Social economy enterprise

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Rural or Northern Residents
Startups

Overview

The Fonds local d’investissement (FLI) offered by MRC du Granit provides financial support through loans for the start-up and growth of traditional or social economy businesses, as well as for entrepreneurial succession. This program aims to enhance local entrepreneurship, with eligible activities including acquiring a minimum 25% stake in an existing enterprise for succession purposes, excluding simple business buyouts.

Activities funded

Starting a traditional business.
Growing an existing traditional business.
Establishing or expanding a social economy enterprise.
Supporting entrepreneurial succession by acquiring at least 25% of an existing business or its assets.

Eligibility

The applicant must be seeking funding for the start-up or growth of traditional or social economy enterprises.
The project must align with the investment policy orientations of the MRC.
Entrepreneurs or groups of entrepreneurs must intend to acquire at least 25% of the value of an existing enterprise or its assets for the purpose of succession.
Simple purchase of an existing business is not eligible for funding.

Who is eligible?

Entrepreneurs or groups of entrepreneurs acquiring a minimum of 25% ownership in an existing business or its assets.
Traditional businesses seeking start-up or growth capital.
Social economy enterprises pursuing development or expansion.

Eligible geographic areas

Municipalities within the MRC du Granit region.

Additional information

The FLI provides financial aid through several forms such as loans, participative loans, and loan guarantees, but does not include grants.
The FLI is designed to support the acquisition of at least a 25% share in an existing company or its assets for entrepreneurial succession.
The mere purchase of a business is not eligible for FLI financing.

Contacts

info@mrcgranit.qc.ca

819 583-0181

QC, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC du Granit — FLI Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC du Granit — FLI. 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.