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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 checked for compliance first.
- Compliant files move to analysis and may require additional information.
- A selection committee makes the final funding decision.
- If approved, the offer letter is sent for electronic signature.
- Final payment is released after the final disbursement request is reviewed.
Additional information
- The program is currently suspended; new applications are not being accepted.
- All submitted documents must be in French.
- Project changes must be sent in writing to Investissement Québec before the related expense is incurred.
- The program runs until March 31, 2026, and projects must end by December 31, 2027.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART. 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 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 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