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MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 1
Funding for early-stage for-profit startups
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 6,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $6,000 in support for early-stage for-profit businesses in the MRC of Marguerite-D’Youville. It helps fund equipment, technology, working capital, and other approved startup costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Start a business
- Launch or market a product/service
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Marguerite-D’Youville
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Startup projects for early-stage for-profit businesses
Documents Needed
- Financial forecasts or cash flow budget
- Business project summary
- Personal balance sheet of shareholders
- Proof of funding and other financing sources
- Supporting permits or contracts, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses
- Startup businesses
Who is not eligible
- Pre-startup businesses without sales revenue
- Retail businesses
- Restaurants
- Businesses or projects in highly competitive sectors
Eligible expenses
- Equipment or technology purchases
- Working capital
- Other expenses deemed relevant by the MRC, excluding support costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the application is submitted
- Loan repayments
- Research and development expenses
- Sales taxes
- Accompaniment or support expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of Marguerite-D’Youville
Processing and Agreement
- Application and supporting documents are submitted by email
- The file is reviewed by the MRC
- The applicant is informed of the decision
- The applicant must respect the program policy if approved
Additional information
- The program is available only once per business.
- Only the non-covered portion of costs from other government programs is eligible.
- Competitive businesses must show viability through contracts or firm orders.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 1 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 1. 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 Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 1?
This program provides up to $6,000 in support for early-stage for-profit businesses in the MRC of Marguerite-D’Youville. It helps fund equipment, technology, working capital, and other approved startup costs.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 1 Funds up to 10% of admissible expenses, capped at $6,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 1 program?
To be eligible for the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 1 program, you must:
For-profit business in startup phase
Commercialized but not yet profitable
Viability required in competitive sectors
What expenses are eligible under MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 1?
Startup projects for early-stage for-profit businesses
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 1?
You can contact MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville by email at dev.econo@margueritedyouville.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 1 available?
The MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 1 program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 1 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 1 is a Grant and Funding