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MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Financial support for business growth projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This financing program offers technical and financial support of up to $150,000 for business start-up, expansion, and turnaround projects. It can be used for eligible working capital, assets, technology acquisitions, professional fees, and related business investments.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- L’Érable
- Centre-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
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
- Business improvement and transformation
- Growth and expansion
- Business succession
Documents Needed
- Project presentation document
- Three-year financial forecasts
- Other relevant supporting documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses in all sectors of activity
Eligible expenses
- Working capital for the first two years of the project
- Land, buildings, equipment, and rolling stock
- Incorporation fees
- Technology, software, and patent acquisition
- Professional fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Research and development activities
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC L'Érable
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the fund manager after submission
- Approval is based on the program criteria and project assessment
- Funding conditions apply before the loan is granted
Additional information
- The program is intended for start-ups, expanding businesses, and turnaround projects.
- Development économique de L'Érable may change the program without notice.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (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.
What is the MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)?
This financing program offers technical and financial support of up to $150,000 for business start-up, expansion, and turnaround projects. It can be used for eligible working capital, assets, technology acquisitions, professional fees, and related business investments.
How much funding can be received?
MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI) program?
To be eligible for the MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI) program, you must:
Start-up, expansion, or turnaround business
Viable and profitable project
20% post-project equity
What expenses are eligible under MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)?
Business start-up
Business improvement and transformation
Growth and expansion
Business succession
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)?
You can contact MRC L'Érable by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI) available?
The MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI) program is available Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI) is a Loans and Capital investments