MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Who is eligible for the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3 program?

To be eligible for the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3 program, you must: • Head office must be located in the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville for two years following approval. • Retail, restaurant, and highly competitive sector businesses are not eligible. • Only one application permitted per 12-month period.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3?

You can contact MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville by email at dev.econo@margueritedyouville.ca.

Q: Where is the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3 available?

The MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3 program is available the province of QC.

Q: Are startups eligible for the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3 program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3 program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Business support for enhancing operational skills and sales

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $3,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Retail trade
Accommodation and food services

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

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.

Financing terms and conditions

Maximum grant amount of $3,000 per project.
Funding covers up to 50% of eligible expenses for standard businesses, and up to 80% for social economy enterprises.
Financial aid is limited to uncovered portions not funded by other government programs.
Only one funding request can be made within a twelve (12) month period.

Activities funded

Delivery of training programs to enhance employee or management skills.
Professional coaching for business leaders or management teams.
Engagement of external professional services for business development.
Implementation of externally approved business projects aimed at boosting sales.
Initiatives to strengthen the management team's competencies in alignment with identified business needs.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 400,000

Launch a tech incubator for startups

$ 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

Eligibility

The company must have its main place of business within the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville territory and commit to maintaining it there for two years following grant approval.
Only one application per company is permitted within a twelve-month period.
Eligible activities include training, coaching, professional services, and pre-approved external mandates directly related to priority intervention areas set by the MRC, increasing sales, or strengthening management team skills.
Only the portion of expenses not covered by other government programs is eligible.

Who is eligible?

Companies operating within the territory of the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville
Social economy enterprises

Who is not eligible

Businesses in the retail sector.
Companies in the restaurant industry.
Enterprises or projects in fields considered too highly competitive.

Eligible expenses

Costs for training sessions relevant to the project's objectives.
Coaching fees to support business development.
Professional service fees for approved external mandates.
Pre-approved external consulting services aligned with MRC intervention priorities.

Eligible geographic areas

Businesses with their principal place of business located in the territory of the MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville.

How to apply

Preparation of information and documents

Gather detailed information about the company, including the name, operating address, and contact details.
Collect personal information from shareholders such as name, address, citizenship, and percentage of voting shares.
Prepare a description of the needs and planned expenditures related to the grant.

Collection of required documents

Obtain the company's financial statements and/or interim statements.
Acquire the certificate of municipal usage authorization.
Provide a specimen check.
Gather the bids or complete descriptions of the projects related to the grant.

Filling out the application form

Complete the grant application form accurately.
Ensure that all required information is correctly included.

Transmission of the request

Send the duly completed application form along with all necessary documents by email to the address: dev.econo@margueritedyouville.ca.

Certification and consent

Sign the declaration, the authorization, and the consent for the use and communication of personal information included in the application.
Ensure that all authorized parties have affixed their electronic signature on the form.

Additional information

The grant application requires detailed shareholder information, including previous addresses if residency is under two years.
Only one application per twelve-month period is permitted for each business.
A commitment is required to maintain the business's principal location within the MRC for two years following grant approval.
Electronic signatures are considered binding for this application.

Contacts

dev.econo@margueritedyouville.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3 Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 3. 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.