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MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 1
Funding for early-stage for-profit startups
Last Update: June 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
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill in the company, shareholder, and project information.
- Describe the needs and expected costs linked to the request.
- Step 2: Gather supporting documents
- Prepare the requested financial, corporate, and project documents.
- Include any permits, proofs of funding, and other relevant files.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the completed form and supporting documents by email to dev.econo@margueritedyouville.ca.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 1 Program
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 (MRCMDY) by email at dev.econo@margueritedyouville.ca.
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