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

Funding for social economy non-profits
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY)
Last Update: June 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
  • 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

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 (MRCMDY) by email at dev.econo@margueritedyouville.ca.

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