How much funding can be received?

The MRC Marguerite-D'Youville Business Support Fund — Stream 3 provides up to $3,000 to businesses for eligible activities such as training, coaching, and professional services that enhance sales or managerial skills. The program aims to support prioritized intervention areas by funding relevant external mandates.

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This grant provides strategic financial support tailored to enhance business capabilities and growth within the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville. The funding model accommodates a range of expenditures aimed at strengthening the strategic objectives of applicant businesses.

The maximum grant amount is $3,000, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses, and up to 80% for social economy enterprises.
Eligible expenditures include training, coaching, professional services, and pre-approved external mandates that align with the MRC's strategic intervention areas.
Funds are disbursed upon presentation of invoices, ensuring accountability in expenditure.
Only one application is permitted within a twelve-month period per applicant.
The grant covers only those expenses not funded by other governmental programs.
Retrospective expenses, loan repayments, research and development expenditures, and sales taxes are excluded from eligibility.

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This grant supports activities that aim to facilitate business growth through skill enhancement and professional development. Eligible projects are those that focus on training, coaching, and obtaining external expert services.

Training programs aimed at boosting skills within the team.
Coaching services for management and staff development.
Engagement of professional services for business growth initiatives.
Utilization of pre-approved external mandates aligned with MRC's prioritized intervention areas.

grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 60,000

Develop a free community arts program for youth

$ 250,000

Establish a solar panel production facility

$ 150,000

Create an organic farm cooperative initiative

$ 100,000

Open a community recycling and composting center

$ 400,000

Launch a tech incubator for startups

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Eligibility for this grant requires the applicant to meet specific criteria related to their business activities and operational sector.

Eligible expenses must not be covered by other government programs.
Businesses in the retail, restaurant, and highly competitive sectors are not eligible.
The company must maintain its primary place of business within the MRC territory for two years following the grant acceptance.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

The MRC Marguerite-D'Youville Business Support Fund – Stream 3 is intended for businesses within the territorial jurisdiction of the MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville. Eligible applicants can include companies seeking financial assistance to support projects related to training, coaching, professional services, and external mandates that align with the priority intervention areas identified by the MRC. However, businesses in the retail sector, hospitality, or those in excessively competitive domains are excluded from eligibility. Furthermore, the grant supports social economy enterprises by offering a higher percentage of funding to cover eligible expenses.

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This grant excludes certain companies from eligibility due to industry-specific restrictions and competitive considerations. It aims to direct support toward sectors that align with strategic economic objectives.

Companies in the retail sector.
Businesses engaged in the restaurant industry.
Enterprises or projects within excessively competitive domains.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

The grant covers expenses that align with specific criteria for business development and skill enhancement.

All forms of training related to business improvement.
Coaching services aimed at increasing competencies.
Professional services that are pre-approved and deemed relevant.
Pre-approved external mandates targeting prioritized areas, sales increase, or enhancement of executive team skills.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

This grant is available to businesses located within the MRC of Marguerite-D'Youville. Eligibility is specifically tied to the geographical area governed by this regional county municipality.

Companies operating within the MRC of Marguerite-D'Youville.

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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:

Step 1: Collect Company Information
Gather details about the company, including name, address, phone number, website, and legal form.
Compile information on the company's operations start date and date of constitution.
Step 2: Prepare Shareholders' Information
Collect personal details of all shareholders, including names, addresses, citizenship, and contact information.
Document the percentage of voting shares held by each shareholder and other relevant personal data.
Step 3: Project Identification and Financial Details
Specify the amount requested from the MRC and other financial contributions.
Describe the needs and projected expenses related to the grant application.
Step 4: Compile Required Documentation
Prepare financial statements and interim reports.
Obtain a municipal usage authorization certificate and a specimen cheque.
Supply proposals related to the project or detailed descriptions of relevant training sessions.
Include any additional documents deemed relevant or required, like the French language charter form.
Step 5: Declaration and Authorization
Ensure all shareholders certify the completeness and truthfulness of the information provided.
Authorize the MRC to communicate and disclose necessary information to financial and business partners.
Step 6: Submit Application
Complete the application form and attach all requisite documents.
Send the application via email to dev.econo@margueritedyouville.ca.

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Here is additional relevant detail for this grant:

Only one application can be submitted within a twelve-month period.
Funding requests will only be disbursed upon presentation of invoices.
Accepted expenses must not be covered by other governmental programs.
Expenditure incurred before the funding application submission is not eligible.
Businesses must maintain headquarters in the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville for two years post-acceptance, or they must return funds proportionate to the time elapsed.