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MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2
Funding for social economy business projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Joliette, Lanaudière, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to CAD 25,000 to support social economy businesses in start-up, expansion, or turnaround phases. Eligible support covers capital investments, professional services, strategic planning, communication, and working capital for start-ups.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Joliette
- Joliette
- Lanaudière
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 1 employees minimum
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Start-up of a social economy business.
- Expansion of an existing social economy business.
- Turnaround or recovery of a social economy business.
- Strategic development planning.
- Communication or promotion planning.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Project presentation file.
- Business plan or turnaround plan.
- Financial forecasts.
- Supporting quotes or supplier estimates, when available.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Social economy businesses.
- Non-profit organizations.
- Cooperatives.
- Community enterprises.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses outside the social economy model.
- Projects with a sexual, religious, or political character.
- Professionally regulated service businesses.
- Businesses whose revenue comes mainly from commissions.
- Businesses acting as exclusive subcontractors for one company.
Eligible expenses
- Capital expenses such as land, buildings, equipment, machinery, and rolling stock.
- Purchase of intangible assets such as software and patents, excluding R&D.
- Strategic development or turnaround planning by a professional.
- Implementation of a turnaround plan or a communication/promotion plan.
- Working capital for start-up operations during the first 18 months.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Debt service and repayment of future loans.
- Projects already completed before the application is received.
- Expenses incurred before the official application was received.
- Projects focused only on research and development.
- Consulting fees and administration costs for a consultant in which the entrepreneur has an interest.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de Joliette
Processing and Agreement
- The application is first validated by a CDÉJ advisor for eligibility.
- Once the file is complete, it is reviewed by the investment committee.
- The committee decides whether to accept or refuse the project.
- If approved, a funding agreement is signed setting out obligations and payment conditions.
- Funding is paid after the agreement conditions are met.
Additional information
- The aid is complementary to other available financing.
- A funding agreement is signed between the CDÉJ and the beneficiary.
- The assistance is paid directly to the legally constituted organization.
- Reporting and follow-up may be required under the agreement.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2. 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 — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2?
This program provides up to CAD 25,000 to support social economy businesses in start-up, expansion, or turnaround phases. Eligible support covers capital investments, professional services, strategic planning, communication, and working capital for start-ups.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2 Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2 program?
To be eligible for the MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2 program, you must:
Social economy business project.
Head office and operations in MRC de Joliette.
At least one permanent full-time job.
What expenses are eligible under MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2?
Start-up of a social economy business.
Expansion of an existing social economy business.
Turnaround or recovery of a social economy business.
Strategic development planning.
Communication or promotion planning.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2?
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 2 available?
The MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2 program is available Lanaudière, Quebec.
Is the MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2 is a Grant and Funding