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MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS)
Financial and technical support for startups and business growth
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Côte-Nord, Quebec, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Minganie
- Côte-Nord
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS). 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 Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS)?
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.
Who is eligible for the MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS) program?
To be eligible for the MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS) program, you must:
Must be a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in the MRC de Minganie territory
Project must involve business start-up, expansion, acquisition, or consolidation
What expenses are eligible under MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS)?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS)?
You can contact MRC de Minganie or by phone at 4185382732.
Where is the MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS) available?
The MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS) program is available Côte-Nord, Quebec.
Is the MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS)?
MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS) is funded by MRC de Minganie
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