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MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund
Financial support for social economy organizations in La Jacques-Cartier
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- La Jacques-Cartier
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- 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.
Eligibility
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
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund. 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 La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund?
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.
How much funding can be received?
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund program?
To be eligible for the MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund program, you must:
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.
What expenses are eligible under MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund?
You can contact MRC La Jacques-Cartier by email at jcartier@mrc.jacques-cartier.com.
Where is the MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund available?
The MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Social economy enterprise development fund is a Grant and Funding