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MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)
Support for business establishment and launch
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Joliette, Lanaudière, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $50,000 in non-repayable support for businesses establishing operations in the MRC of Joliette. It supports projects that create jobs and investment in fixed assets, especially in manufacturing, agri-food processing, communications, and electronic or IT services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 3% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Joliette
- Joliette
- Lanaudière
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 20 employees minimum
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business establishment projects in the MRC of Joliette.
- Start-up projects for structuring businesses.
- Projects in manufacturing, agri-food processing, communications, or electronic and IT services.
Documents Needed
- Completed presentation file
- Official payroll documents filed with Revenu Québec and/or the Canada Revenue Agency
- Signed firm agreements such as a lease or purchase contract
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Manufacturing businesses
- Agri-food processing businesses
- Communications, center and network businesses
- Electronic engineering, IT, and programming service businesses
Who is not eligible
- Businesses that have already operated in the MRC of Joliette during the previous 3 years, unless relocating one of several business locations into the MRC.
- Businesses that do not meet the program’s job creation or payroll thresholds.
Eligible expenses
- Capital investments related to the business establishment.
- Payroll costs used to determine the aid amount, including employee salaries, eligible shareholder salaries, and benefits.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of Joliette
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an investment committee.
- The committee analyzes each project and may accept or refuse it.
- Funding is only available if program funds remain available.
- Applicants are informed of required information once eligibility is confirmed.
- Payment follows the signing of firm agreements and later proof of payroll.
Additional information
- The program provides non-repayable assistance.
- Applications are reviewed by an investment committee.
- Funds must be available for support to be granted.
- Applications must be submitted in writing before operations begin in the MRC of Joliette.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES). 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.
What is the MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)?
This program provides up to $50,000 in non-repayable support for businesses establishing operations in the MRC of Joliette. It supports projects that create jobs and investment in fixed assets, especially in manufacturing, agri-food processing, communications, and electronic or IT services.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES) Funds up to 3% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES) program?
To be eligible for the MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES) program, you must:
Operating business or eligible subsidiary
Creates permanent jobs
Meets payroll and investment thresholds
What expenses are eligible under MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)?
Business establishment projects in the MRC of Joliette.
Start-up projects for structuring businesses.
Projects in manufacturing, agri-food processing, communications, or electronic and IT services.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES)?
You can contact MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) by email at info@cdej.ca or by phone at (450) 752-5566.
Where is the MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES) available?
The MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES) program is available Lanaudière, Quebec.
Is the MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Joliette — Assistance fund for the establishment and start-up of structuring companies (FAIDES) is a Grant and Funding