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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
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- 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
- 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
Selection criteria
- All business sectors are eligible
- Project viability and profitability
- Economic impact of the project
- 20% post-project equity
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your file
- Prepare a project presentation document.
- Prepare three-year financial forecasts.
- Gather any other relevant supporting documents.
- Step 2: Submit your application
- Submit the complete application to Development économique de L'Érable.
- Step 3: Review and decision
- Your file is assessed based on the program criteria and project viability.
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
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
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
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)?
MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI) is funded by MRC L'Érable (MRC)