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MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA)

Financial and technical support for new entrepreneurs in L’Érable
MRC L'Érable
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Soutien au travail autonome (STA) grant provides financial and technical support to individuals who wish to create or acquire a business in the MRC de L’Érable area, offering a weekly financial allowance equivalent to the minimum wage for up to 40 weeks and technical support for up to two years. Eligible activities include submitting a business creation or acquisition project that addresses regional needs and demonstrates potential viability and profitability, excluding certain professional services and oversaturated sectors.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Complete an acquisition or business transfer
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 20% 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
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

The STA grant is designed to bolster entrepreneurial initiatives that fulfill specific regional needs within the MRC de L'Érable. Eligible projects must focus on the creation or acquisition of enterprises with viable and profitable prospects in the local community.

  • Projects that establish new businesses serving unmet needs in the MRC de L'Érable.
  • Acquisition of existing enterprises with strategies to enhance profitability.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

This grant is designed to support individuals interested in establishing or acquiring a business within the MRC de L’Érable region. To be eligible for the Soutien au travail autonome (STA) program, applicants must be recognized as eligible by a Services Québec agent, be beneficiaries of social assistance, active employment insurance claimants, or from underrepresented groups in the labor market. They must propose a realistic business creation or acquisition project with good viability and profitability prospects, address a regional need, and present an acceptable financial structure.

Who is not eligible

This grant excludes certain companies and industries due to their status or main activity. The restrictions aim to ensure that funds are directed toward strategic sectors aligned with the grant's objectives.

  • Professions considered as liberal such as notaries, lawyers, and accountants.
  • Businesses involved in personal care services like hairdressing, aesthetics, nail care, and massage therapy.
  • Industries that are already saturated, highly competitive, or not prioritized in the MRC de L’Érable region.
  • Companies with religious, spiritual, esoteric, political, or sexual characteristics.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is specifically available to companies located within the MRC de L'Érable region. The eligible areas have been designated to support local economic initiatives.

  • Businesses established within the territory of the MRC de L'Érable.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

  • The financial assistance is subject to a maximum duration of 40 weeks, as determined by a committee for each participant.
  • Technical support is tailored to each participant and can last up to two years.
  • A minimum personal investment of 20% of the grant amount to be received is required, which can be in cash or asset transfer.
  • Applicants need to maintain full-time commitment to the entrepreneurial project.
  • The promoter must hold 51% of the company's shares to have decision-making authority.

Contacts

8193622333

Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA). 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 — Self-employment support (STA)?

The Soutien au travail autonome (STA) grant provides financial and technical support to individuals who wish to create or acquire a business in the MRC de L’Érable area, offering a weekly financial allowance equivalent to the minimum wage for up to 40 weeks and technical support for up to two years. Eligible activities include submitting a business creation or acquisition project that addresses regional needs and demonstrates potential viability and profitability, excluding certain professional services and oversaturated sectors.

How much funding can be received?

MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA) Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA) program?

To be eligible for the MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA) program, you must: The applicant must submit a business creation or acquisition project within the MRC de L'Érable territory that is realistic and presents good viability and profitability prospects. The applicant must present an acceptable financing structure and respond to a regional need.

What expenses are eligible under MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA)?

The STA grant is designed to bolster entrepreneurial initiatives that fulfill specific regional needs within the MRC de L'Érable. Eligible projects must focus on the creation or acquisition of enterprises with viable and profitable prospects in the local community. Projects that establish new businesses serving unmet needs in the MRC de L'Érable. Acquisition of existing enterprises with strategies to enhance profitability.

Who can I contact for more information about the MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA)?

You can contact MRC L'Érable or by phone at 8193622333.

Where is the MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA) available?

The MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA) program is available Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.

Is the MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA) is a Grant and Funding

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