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MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW)
Support for self-employed business start-up
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports self-employed workers and new entrepreneurs in MRC de L'Islet. It provides financial assistance to build a business plan, start a business, or consolidate self-employed activities.
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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
- Start a business
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- De L'Islet
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a new business
- Buying an existing independent business
- Consolidating self-employed activities
- Starting a worker cooperative
Documents Needed
- Written draft of the business project
- Curriculum vitae
- Certificate of bankruptcy discharge, if applicable
- Business plan
- Ownership or shareholder agreement, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employment Insurance recipients
- Social assistance recipients
- Unemployed people without public income support
- Precarious workers
Who is not eligible
- Asylum seekers
- People starting a business in a regulated profession
- Commission-based workers
- Franchises and dependent business models
- Controversial businesses such as dating agencies or fortune-telling services
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities in regulated professions requiring a professional order.
- Franchises, banners, licenses, and other dependent businesses.
- Sexual, religious, political, or controversial businesses.
- Projects focused only on financial restructuring.
- Dedicated self-employment with a single client relationship.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
- MRC de L'Islet
Processing and Agreement
- The project is first reviewed by Services Québec and the coordinating organization.
- A selection committee makes the decision on whether the project moves forward.
- Approved projects proceed to a start-up phase and later a post-start-up follow-up phase.
- The decision is communicated to Services Québec.
Additional information
- The program is delivered by the MRC de L'Islet's economic development service.
- Applicants may be referred through Services Québec and the coordinating organization.
- Second participation is exceptional and requires clear justification.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW). 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'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW)?
This program supports self-employed workers and new entrepreneurs in MRC de L'Islet. It provides financial assistance to build a business plan, start a business, or consolidate self-employed activities.
Who is eligible for the MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW) program?
To be eligible for the MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW) program, you must:
Eligible personal status required
Business project draft needed
35 hours/week commitment
What expenses are eligible under MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW)?
Starting a new business
Buying an existing independent business
Consolidating self-employed activities
Starting a worker cooperative
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW)?
You can contact MRC de L'Islet (MRC) by email at s.thiboutot@mrclislet.com or by phone at 418-598-3076 poste 255.
Where is the MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW) available?
The MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW) program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
Is the MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW) is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW)?
MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW) is funded by MRC de L'Islet (MRC)