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MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1
Funding for business start-up and succession
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Funding available
$ 7,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Joliette, Lanaudière, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to CAD 7,000 in non-repayable funding for business start-up, acquisition, or succession projects in the MRC de Joliette. It supports capital needs, eligible investments, and the creation of permanent full-time jobs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop a new product or service
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Joliette
- Joliette
- Lanaudière
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business start-up projects
- Business acquisition projects
- Business succession projects
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Complete business plan with two-year financial projections
- Supporting documents for required eligibility and project information
- Proof of incorporation, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New for-profit businesses
- Businesses under 18 months old
- Business acquisition projects
- Business succession projects
Who is not eligible
- Non-profit organizations for Stream 1
- Businesses in sexual, religious, or political activities
- Businesses whose income comes mainly from commissions
- Exclusive subcontractors for one company only
Eligible expenses
- Capital expenditures such as land, building, equipment, machinery, and vehicles
- Incorporation costs and similar startup expenses
- Technology, software, licences, and patents
- Working capital for the first two years of operations
- Professional fees and consulting costs for required studies
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Repayment of previous debts
- Training, business travel, and permit fees
- Purchase of a single vehicle only
- Consulting fees and administration fees from a company in which the promoter holds an interest
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de Joliette
Selection criteria
- Project viability and profitability, supported by a complete business plan
- Feasible financing structure and required founder contribution
- Clear evidence that the funding is important to completing the project
- Innovation, added value, and job creation
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose the appropriate program stream and complete the application form
- Fill in the form corresponding to the startup stream.
- Step 2: Prepare the application file
- Gather the required supporting documents.
- Prepare the business plan and financial projections.
- Step 3: Submit the application to CDÉJ
- Send the completed file to the CDÉJ.
- Step 4: File review and committee decision
- The CDÉJ validates eligibility and then presents the file to the investment committee.
- Step 5: Sign the agreement and receive funding
- If approved, sign the agreement and receive the payment under the stated conditions.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is first checked for eligibility by a CDÉJ advisor.
- Once the file is complete, it is reviewed by the investment committee.
- The committee decides whether to accept or refuse the project.
- Approved projects are subject to an agreement setting out payment conditions and obligations.
- Funding is released after the agreed conditions are met.
Additional information
- All approved projects require an agreement between the CDÉJ and the company.
- The funding is paid directly to the legally incorporated business.
- For startup projects, the amount may be reviewed after 18 months if job creation targets are met.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2Funding for social economy business projects
- MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3Non-repayable support for innovation and growth
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1 Program
What is the MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1?
This program provides up to CAD 7,000 in non-repayable funding for business start-up, acquisition, or succession projects in the MRC de Joliette. It supports capital needs, eligible investments, and the creation of permanent full-time jobs.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1 Funds up to $7,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1 program?
To be eligible for the MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1 program, you must:
Canadian citizen or Quebec permanent resident
Full-time involvement in the business
Project in the MRC de Joliette
What expenses are eligible under MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1?
Business start-up projects
Business acquisition projects
Business succession projects
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1?
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 — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1 available?
The MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1 program is available Lanaudière, Quebec.