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MRC Les Moulins — Social Economy Enterprise Fund
QC, Canada
Supports social economy enterprises in development and expansion
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Grant and Funding
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- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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- MRC Les Moulins
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The MRC Les Moulins Social Economy Enterprise Fund provides a maximum of $10,000 in start-up grants and $5,000 in annual interest reimbursement for development projects. It aims to support social economy enterprises that focus on producing goods, services, and sustainable employment while maintaining financial viability.
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- For startups, a maximum grant of $10,000 is awarded for the startup phase, disbursed in a single payment contingent on the satisfaction of conditions set by the MRC Les Moulins.
- In the development phase, grants are provided to cover interest fees up to $5,000 annually, applicable to loans obtained from the Fonds local d'investissement (FLI) and Fonds local de solidarité (FLS) for loans up to $25,000.
- Financing for development projects can cover new activities or market expansions, with interest grants determined per the loan's repayment terms.
- Childcare centers can apply for up to $25,000 for each establishment increasing the number of available spots, with interest subsidies applicable to each separate project.
- All aids are contingent on fund availability, with applications accepted on a rolling basis.
- A fee of $150 is required at the time of submitting the application for funding.
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- Creation and development projects for social economy enterprises.
- Expansion projects for social economy enterprises.
- Start-up phase projects for cooperatives and non-profit organizations.
- Expansion of new activities or markets for existing social economy enterprises.
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- The applicant must have a legal status as a non-profit organization (OBNL) or as a cooperative, including solidarity cooperatives under certain conditions.
- The project must have a social purpose.
- The project must address social needs determined by the community.
- The headquarters of the social economy enterprise must be located within the territory of the MRC Les Moulins, or the enterprise must operate a place of business there.
- The project must align with the local priorities and orientations.
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- Non-profit organizations (Organismes à but non lucratif - OBNL).
- Cooperative enterprises (Coopératives), including solidarity cooperatives under certain conditions.
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- Capital expenditures such as land, building, equipment, machinery, rolling stock, incorporation fees, and similar expenses.
- Acquisition of technologies, software, packages, patents, and similar items, excluding research and development activities.
- Working capital needs strictly related to the operations of the enterprise, calculated for the first three years of operation.
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- Businesses with their headquarters located in the territory of the MRC Les Moulins (Terrebonne and Mascouche).
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- Vente de produits ou des services dans des secteurs répondant à des besoins collectifs.
- Création et consolidation d’emplois durables et de qualité.
- Retombées sociales et économiques locales.
- Pérennité et potentiel d’autofinancement.
- Partenariat financier, apports externes en biens et services et/ou soutien à la réalisation du projet.
- Autofinancement minimal de 20 % en provenance des opérations.
- Apport des promoteurs d’au moins 20 % du coût total du projet.
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- Step 1: Obtain Application Form
- Visit the MRC Les Moulins website to access the required application forms.
- Step 2: Prepare Application
- Prepare a business plan that includes financial projections over two years.
- Include documentation that supports the project proposal.
- Step 3: Submit Application for Start-up Funding
- Use the designated form for start-up projects and ensure all documentation is attached.
- Submit the application to MRC Les Moulins.
- Step 4: Submit Application for Development Funding
- Use the FLI-FLS form for development projects and ensure all necessary documents are included.
- Submit the application to MRC Les Moulins.
- Step 5: Await Funding Decision
- Applications are reviewed by a committee which recommends projects for funding.
- Await approval from the MRC Les Moulins council.
- Step 6: Post-Submission Review
- No appeals are allowed; however, resubmission with new data strengthening the initial proposal is possible.
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- The fund operates on a continuous application basis, allowing applicants to submit their requests at any time.
- A fee of $150 is charged for the analysis of each application file, which is required at the time of submission.
- Promoters can resubmit their applications with significant new elements if initially declined.
- Funding decisions are contingent upon the availability of funds.
- The organization is located on 710, boul. des Seigneurs, B.P. 204, Terrebonne (Québec) J6W 1T6.
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info@mrclesmoulins.ca
