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MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2

Funding for social economy non-profits
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 10,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada

Overview

Support of up to $10,000 for social economy non-profit organizations. It helps fund start-ups or new projects, including equipment, technology, and working capital.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Increase production or service capacity
  • Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 1,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • Marguerite-D’Youville
  • Montérégie
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Start-up of a social economy organization
  • Implementation of a new project within an existing organization
  • Production and delivery of socially useful goods or services

Documents Needed

  • Financial projections or cash flow budget
  • Business project summary
  • Financial statements and interim statements, if applicable
  • Bank proof or void cheque specimen
  • Proof of funding contribution and other financing sources

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Non-profit social economy organizations
  • Cooperatives with social economy activities
  • Existing organizations launching a new project

Who is not eligible

  • Socio-community or cultural organizations and projects
  • One-time or event-based projects
  • Retail and restaurant businesses
  • Highly competitive sectors

Eligible expenses

  • Equipment and technology purchases
  • Working capital
  • Other expenses deemed relevant by the MRC, excluding support services

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Expenses incurred before the application is filed
  • Loan repayment and debt refinancing
  • Research and development expenses
  • Sales taxes
  • Socio-community, cultural, or event-type projects
  • Retail and restaurant organizations, and highly competitive sectors

Eligible geographic areas

  • MRC of Marguerite-D’Youville
  • Calixa-Lavallée
  • Contrecoeur
  • Saint-Amable
  • Sainte-Julie
  • Varennes
  • Verchères

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are first reviewed by MRC staff for compliance with the program rules.
  • The project is then submitted to the selection committee or the MRC director general and clerk-treasurer, depending on the case.
  • Approved projects are recommended and adopted by resolution of the MRC council.
  • Funding is paid only after conditions are met, and a contract is signed.
  • The MRC may request supporting documents, follow-up, and repayment in case of non-compliance.

Additional information

  • Only the non-covered portion of costs under other government programs is eligible.
  • Support is for social economy organizations in start-up or new project phases.
  • The organization must provide proof of financial contribution and other funding sources when requested.
  • The grant agreement may include follow-up, reporting, and repayment conditions.

Contacts

dev.econo@margueritedyouville.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2 Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2. 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 2?

Support of up to $10,000 for social economy non-profit organizations. It helps fund start-ups or new projects, including equipment, technology, and working capital.

How much funding can be received?

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2 Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2 program?

To be eligible for the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2 program, you must: Social economy non-profit organization Start-up or new project 20% self-financing required

What expenses are eligible under MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2?

Start-up of a social economy organization Implementation of a new project within an existing organization Production and delivery of socially useful goods or services

Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2?

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 2 available?

The MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2 program is available Montérégie, Quebec.

Is the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2 is a Grant and Funding

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