How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $15000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund?

MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund is funded by MRC La Jacques-Cartier

MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund

Q: What are MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund's eligibility criterias?

Be a non-profit organization, a cooperative, or a mutual legally constituted. Have its main activity and place of business in the territory of the La Jacques-Cartier MRC. Start-up project or new project within an existing social economy enterprise.

Last Update: July 23, 2025

QC, Canada

Financial support for social economy organizations in La Jacques-Cartier

MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $15,000
Up to 80% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Grant Providers

MRC La Jacques-Cartier

Status

Open

Overview of the MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund program

The MRC La Jacques-Cartier Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund offers non-repayable grants of up to $15,000 to support the creation or expansion of social economy projects led by non-profit organizations, cooperatives, and mutuals. The program aims to foster job creation and sustainable economic and social benefits within the region by funding eligible capital and start-up activities.

Financing terms and conditions

Non-repayable contribution (grant) up to $15,000 per project, determined based on the promoter's needs and fund availability.
Exceptionally, a higher amount may be granted for projects deemed regional and/or particularly structuring for the territory.
The combined financial assistance from the SDE and provincial/federal governments cannot exceed 80% of total project costs.

Eligible projects & activities

Launching a new social economy enterprise.
Creating a new social economy project within an existing organization or cooperative.
Projects that support social, cultural, economic, or environmental development within the MRC La Jacques-Cartier territory.
Initiatives aimed at creating or maintaining quality jobs in the region.
Projects responding to an identified social need in the community.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 14,900

Opening a solidarity grocery store with zero-waste equipment purchase

$ 14,000

Installing adaptive workstations at a social employment center

$ 14,800

Implementing a digital platform for youth cultural programming access

$ 14,500

Launching a tool-lending library for sustainable construction projects

$ 15,000

Equipping a community kitchen for a local food cooperative

$ 15,000

Purchasing accessible transportation vehicles for seniors’ mobility initiative

Eligibility criteria of the MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund program

The applicant must be a legally incorporated non-profit organization, cooperative, or mutual.
The organization must have its main activity and business location within the MRC de La Jacques-Cartier territory.
The project must generate or maintain primarily economic benefits within the territory of the MRC de La Jacques-Cartier.
The applicant must demonstrate sufficient financial participation in the project (generally at least 20% of project costs).
The organization must pursue a mission of service to its members or the community, with democratic decision-making processes and a focus on social impact over profit.

Who is eligible?

Incorporated non-profit organizations
Cooperatives
Mutuals

Who is not eligible

Companies operating in saturated sectors where current supply exceeds demand within the MRC La Jacques-Cartier territory.
Businesses whose activities are sexual, religious, political, or otherwise controversial for which association with the SDE would be unreasonable.
Projects that create undue or unfair competition for existing businesses in the territory.
Organizations seeking funding for regular operations, debt service, loan repayment, or for projects already completed.

Eligible expenses

Purchase of capital assets such as land, buildings, equipment, machinery, rolling stock, and incorporation fees (excluding goodwill expenses).
Acquisition of technologies, software or applications, and patents (excluding research and development activities).
Working capital needs directly related to the first year of the enterprise’s operations.

Eligible geographic areas

Territory of the MRC de La Jacques-Cartier, Quebec

Eligibility criteria of the MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund program

Potential for community and regional development, including economic and social impacts, and contribution to quality of life and environment in the MRC de La Jacques-Cartier.
Perspectives for financial autonomy, including market relevance, diversified funding sources, realistic financial forecasts, and effective marketing strategies.
Quality and characteristics of jobs created or maintained, focusing on job stability, remuneration, and training plans.
Strength and nature of partnerships demonstrated by the number and type of engaged partners.
Guarantee of project implementation, assessing the leadership, expertise, management capacity of promoters, and organizational support available.

How to apply to the MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund program

Step 1: Prepare Documentation
- Draft a comprehensive business plan.
- Prepare a complete description of the project.
- Assemble a financial plan and projected operational results for the project.
- Conduct a market evaluation.
- Develop a marketing plan.
- Gather financial statements for the applicant/project.
- Obtain letters patent (incorporation documents) of the applicant/project.
- Prepare shareholder agreements and company books.
- Provide the CVs and personal balance sheets of the project promoters.
- List the names and roles of administrators.
- Detail the visibility provided to the SDE.
- Include a signed and dated resolution requesting financial assistance.
- Prepare a summary of the project (maximum three pages).
- Collect any additional documents required for analysis.
Step 2: Submit Application to SDE
- Assemble a complete application file including all required documents, in two copies.
- Ensure the application is submitted at least thirty (30) days before the SDE’s board meeting.
- Send or deliver the complete application in two copies to the following address: 60, rue Saint-Patrick, Shannon (Québec) G3S 1P8.
- You may also contact jcartier@mrc.jacques-cartier.com for inquiries or submissions if instructed.

Additional information

The SDE provides technical support and ongoing monitoring throughout the duration of the funding agreement.
The grant is intended to complement, not replace, other available financial tools and programs on the market.
The amount awarded is subject to fund availability and may be less than the amount requested.
No project involving unfair competition will be accepted.