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MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)

Financial support for business growth and start-up
MRC L'Érable
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Local Solidarity Fund provides technical and financial support for business start-ups, expansion, and consolidation. It can finance eligible projects such as start-up, business acquisition, growth, transformation, temporary financing, and recovery, up to $100,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase production or service capacity
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • L’Érable
  • Centre-du-Québec
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • 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
  • Entrepreneurial succession
  • Business acquisition
  • Improvement and transformation
  • Growth
  • Temporary financing
  • Business recovery

Documents Needed

  • Business plan
  • Three-year financial forecasts
  • Other relevant supporting documents

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Commerce businesses
  • Service businesses
  • Manufacturing businesses
  • Social economy enterprises
  • Agricultural businesses

Eligible expenses

  • Working capital, land, building, equipment, vehicles, and incorporation costs
  • Marketing costs
  • New product development costs
  • Software and patent acquisition

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Goodwill expenses
  • Research and development activities

Eligible geographic areas

  • MRC L'Érable

Additional information

  • The program includes a 1% file fee.
  • The repayment period ranges from 36 to 72 months.
  • For part-time projects linked to agricultural zone development (PDZA), the maximum investment is $50,000.

Contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF). 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 Solidarity Fund (LSF)?

The Local Solidarity Fund provides technical and financial support for business start-ups, expansion, and consolidation. It can finance eligible projects such as start-up, business acquisition, growth, transformation, temporary financing, and recovery, up to $100,000.

How much funding can be received?

MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF) Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF) program?

To be eligible for the MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF) program, you must: Start-up, expansion, or consolidation Viable and profitable project Clear economic impact

What expenses are eligible under MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)?

Business start-up Entrepreneurial succession Business acquisition Improvement and transformation Growth Temporary financing Business recovery

Who can I contact for more information about the MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)?

You can contact MRC L'Érable by email at none or by phone at none.

Where is the MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF) available?

The MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF) program is available Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.

Is the MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF) is a Grant and Funding

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