
MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS)
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Financial and technical support for startups and business growth
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Loans and Capital investments
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
The Fonds locaux d’investissement et de solidarité (FLI-FLS) of the Minganie RCM offers financial assistance to SMEs to support the start-up, expansion, acquisition, or consolidation of businesses in its territory. This program aims to promote job creation and local economic development, including traditional entrepreneurship and the social economy.
Activities funded
- Starting new small or medium-sized businesses within the Minganie region.
- Expanding existing businesses located in the area.
- Acquiring existing businesses to maintain or grow local employment.
- Consolidating business operations to strengthen company sustainability.
- Initiatives contributing to the creation and retention of jobs in Minganie.
Eligibility
- The business must be a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) located within the territory of the MRC de Minganie.
- The proposed project must involve the creation, expansion, acquisition, or consolidation of a business.
- The project must contribute to job creation or job maintenance in the region.
- The project must support the economic development of the MRC de Minganie.
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located within the Minganie Regional County Municipality (MRC de Minganie)
- Projects involving the creation, expansion, acquisition, or consolidation of businesses on the territory
- Entrepreneurs engaged in social economy entrepreneurship within the Minganie territory
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies located within the territory of the MRC de Minganie.
How to apply
1
Consult documentation
- Review the investment fund policy document
- Consult the application form for financial aid
2
Contact support staff
- Contact the designated support person for guidance
- Request assistance or clarification as needed
3
Prepare and complete application
- Complete the FLI-FLS financial aid application form
- Gather necessary information and documents for your business project
4
Submit application
- Submit the completed application and required documents to the designated contact at the MRC de Minganie
Additional information
- The Fund provides both financial and technical assistance to supported projects.
- Entrepreneurs can expect proactive support and advisory services throughout their project development.
- The MRC acts as a consultative body and offers first-line services to businesses in the region.
Contacts
4185382732
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS) Program
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