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MRC Les Moulins — Social Economy Enterprise Fund - QC - Canada

MRC Les Moulins — Social Economy Enterprise Fund

Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports social economy enterprises in development and expansion

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
  • Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open

Overview

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.

Financing terms and conditions

  • 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.

Activities funded

  • 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.

Eligibility

  • 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.

Who is eligible?

  • Non-profit organizations (Organismes à but non lucratif - OBNL).
  • Cooperative enterprises (Coopératives), including solidarity cooperatives under certain conditions.

Eligible expenses

  • 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.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Businesses with their headquarters located in the territory of the MRC Les Moulins (Terrebonne and Mascouche).

Selection criteria

  • 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.

How to apply

1

Preparation of the documentation

  • Use the appropriate application form "start-up" or "development" according to the project.
  • Attach all required documents for project analysis.
  • Develop a business plan incorporating financial forecasts for two years.
2

Submission of the application

  • Submit the completed application form along with the required documents.
  • Expect an analysis fee of $150 at the time of application submission.
3

Transmission of the request

  • Send the request to the address of the MRC Les Moulins, by mail or in person.
  • Ensure the completeness of the documents before sending.
4

Waiting for a response

Wait for the recommendation of the committee and the approval of the MRC council.

Additional information

  • 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.

Contacts

info@mrclesmoulins.ca
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