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MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund
Funding for first-business startups and succession
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Funding available
$ 7,000
Location
Lanaudière, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports new entrepreneurs starting or acquiring a first business in the MRC of Montcalm. It provides non-repayable financial assistance for startup, business succession, and related professional support, with maximum aid of $7,000 or $5,000 depending on the sector.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Start a business
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montcalm
- Lanaudière
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Starting a first business.
- Acquiring a first business.
- Business succession projects within an existing company in the MRC of Montcalm.
Sources and recorded changes
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Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New entrepreneurs.
- Legally incorporated businesses in Quebec.
- Businesses in manufacturing, agri-food, strategic services, commercial, cultural, recreational tourism, and service sectors.
Eligible expenses
- Working capital needed for the first two years of the project.
- Capital expenditures directly tied to the project, including technology, land, buildings, equipment, machinery, vehicles, construction, renovation, and site or premises development.
- Professional fees for feasibility studies, external audits, and impact studies.
- Professional fees directly related to implementation, acquisition, construction, renovation, and facility setup.
- For business succession projects, purchase of shares, business assets, and related transaction and transfer fees.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the application is submitted.
- Debt service, loan repayments, capital losses, and capital replacement.
- Transactions between related businesses or partners.
- Research and development expenses.
- Normal operating expenses and Quebec sales taxes.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de Montcalm, Quebec
Selection criteria
- Project originality and innovation.
- Evidence of market demand or business opportunity.
- Overall project profile and potential.
- Financial viability and profitability over the first three years.
- Value added and competitive positioning, especially for commercial projects.
Processing and Agreement
- Approved projects require a 24-month agreement with the MRC of Montcalm.
- The grant is subject to compliance with the terms set out in the agreement.
- Failure to comply may lead to a repayment request based on the agreement terms.
Additional information
- The project must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
- Approved projects are subject to a 24-month agreement with the MRC.
- The MRC may review and adjust the fund’s criteria and priorities at any time.
- The MRC reserves the right to assess projects based on their overall profile and potential.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund Program
What is the MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund?
This program supports new entrepreneurs starting or acquiring a first business in the MRC of Montcalm. It provides non-repayable financial assistance for startup, business succession, and related professional support, with maximum aid of $7,000 or $5,000 depending on the sector.
How much funding can be received?
MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund Funds up to $7,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund program?
To be eligible for the MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund program, you must:
Canadian citizen or landed immigrant in Quebec
At least 18 years old
Majority owner of the business
What expenses are eligible under MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund?
Working capital needed for the first two years of the project.
Capital expenditures directly tied to the project, including technology, land, buildings, equipment, machinery, vehicles, construction, renovation, and site or premises development.
Professional fees for feasibility studies, external audits, and impact studies.
Professional fees directly related to implementation, acquisition, construction, renovation, and facility setup.
For business succession projects, purchase of shares, business assets, and related transaction and transfer fees.
Where is the MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund available?
The MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund program is available Lanaudière, Quebec.
Is the MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund?
MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund is funded by MRC Montcalm