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MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)
Financing for business projects in Lotbinière
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The MRC de Lotbinière offers financing of up to $150,000 through its investment funds. It supports business projects under the local investment policy, including startup, growth, transfer and succession needs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Lotbinière
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business startup
- Business improvement and transformation
- Business growth and expansion
- Business acquisition and succession
- Temporary bridge financing
Documents Needed
- Completed, dated and signed application form
- Business plan or detailed project description
- Detailed breakdown of project expenses
- Financial structure and confirmation of other financing
- Recent and projected financial statements
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses
- Cooperatives with commercial activities
- Non-profit social economy enterprises
Who is not eligible
- Businesses in pre-startup phase
- Publicly owned or government-controlled entities
- Companies under bankruptcy or insolvency protection
- Businesses in arms, fossil fuels, gambling, sexual exploitation or tobacco-related sectors
Eligible expenses
- Working capital needed for the project
- Purchase of equipment, machinery, technology or rolling stock
- Construction, renovation, expansion and site or premises fitting
- Professional fees related to project analysis or implementation
- Acquisition costs for business succession or takeover
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the application is filed
- Debt service and repayment of existing or future loans
- Research and development expenses
- Normal operating expenses
- Quebec sales taxes
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de Lotbinière
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are received and analyzed continuously.
- The MRC reviews eligibility, analyzes the file and makes the decision.
- Missing information must be provided before review continues.
- Processing depends on budget availability and policy compliance.
Additional information
- The MRC may grant exceptions under its investment policy.
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis as documents are received.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund) Program
What is the MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)?
The MRC de Lotbinière offers financing of up to $150,000 through its investment funds. It supports business projects under the local investment policy, including startup, growth, transfer and succession needs.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund) Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund) program?
To be eligible for the MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund) program, you must:
Business operating in Lotbinière
Legally registered in Quebec
No pre-startup projects
What expenses are eligible under MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)?
Business startup
Business improvement and transformation
Business growth and expansion
Business acquisition and succession
Temporary bridge financing
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)?
You can contact MRC de Lotbinière (MRC) by email at isabelle.roy@mrclotbiniere.org.
Where is the MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund) available?
The MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund) program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.
Is the MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
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