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MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART
Funding for business growth and diversification
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000 - $ 150,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 19, 2025
Location
Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Non-repayable funding of up to $150,000 per project for business diversification and growth. It supports feasibility studies, investment projects, tourism projects, post-succession projects, and innovative product or process development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Minimum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : November 19, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Maskinongé
- Mauricie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 250 employees maximum
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Feasibility studies for business setup, modernization, expansion, or compliance
- Investment projects for new businesses, expansion, or technological transition
- Tourism projects and new tourist accommodation construction
- Post-succession support projects
- Development or demonstration of new products and processes
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed financial assistance application form
- Business plan
- Recent financial statements
- Service offers and partnerships, if applicable
- Proof of francization compliance, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit SMEs with 250 employees or less
- Cooperatives and non-profits with mainly commercial activity
- Businesses legally incorporated under Quebec or Canadian law
Who is not eligible
- Private-law companies and cooperatives incorporated under a private law
- Businesses listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts
- Publicly controlled entities and state-owned companies
- Businesses under bankruptcy or insolvency protection
- Businesses in arms, fossil fuels, gambling, violent games, sexual exploitation, tobacco, or drug-related activities
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees from external consultants
- Travel and lodging costs linked to the project
- Hiring of a qualified professional for project delivery
- Building acquisition, construction, fit-out, or expansion
- Equipment, software, new technology, and R&D-related costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the application date
- Debt repayment, capital replacement, and operating expenses
- Land purchase or land development
- Project turnaround or business consolidation in financial difficulty
- Projects related to festivals, congresses, or similar recurring events
Eligible geographic areas
- MRCs in the last quintile of Quebec’s economic vitality index
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine and the Magdalen Islands maritime community
- MRC of Appalaches and MRC of Granit, including Lac-Mégantic
- MRCs of Maskinongé and Charlevoix-Est
- Eligible Indigenous communities within the territory of admissible MRCs
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for compliance.
- Compliant applications move to analysis and may require additional information.
- A selection committee makes the funding decision.
- If approved, the offer letter is sent through an electronic signature platform.
- Final payment is issued after the final disbursement request is reviewed.
Additional information
- The program is currently suspended; new applications are not being accepted.
- The program runs until March 31, 2026, and projects must end by December 31, 2027.
- Project changes must be reported to Investissement Québec.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART Program
What is the MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART?
Non-repayable funding of up to $150,000 per project for business diversification and growth. It supports feasibility studies, investment projects, tourism projects, post-succession projects, and innovative product or process development.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART Funds up to 60.000004% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART program?
To be eligible for the MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART program, you must:
SME or eligible social economy enterprise
Registered and active in Quebec
Project in an eligible territory and sector
What expenses are eligible under MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART?
Feasibility studies for business setup, modernization, expansion, or compliance
Investment projects for new businesses, expansion, or technological transition
Tourism projects and new tourist accommodation construction
Post-succession support projects
Development or demonstration of new products and processes
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART?
You can contact MRC de Maskinongé (MRC) by email at aidefinanciere@invest-quebec.com or by phone at 1 844 474-6367.
Where is the MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART available?
The MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART program is available Mauricie, Quebec.
Is the MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART is a Grant and Funding