MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Who is eligible for the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS) program?

To be eligible for the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS) program, you must: • Business must be located within the MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce. • Project must be start-up, expansion, or business transfer. • Business must operate in the primary, secondary (manufacturing), or key tertiary (including tourism) sectors.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)?

You can contact MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce.

Q: Where is the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS) available?

The MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS) program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Are startups eligible for the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS) program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS) program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Support for job creation and business growth in Nouvelle-Beauce

At a glance

Eligible Funding

From $10,000 to $250,000

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Loans and Capital investments

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services

Funds Providers

MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce

Program status

Open

Overview

The Fonds locaux d'investissement et de solidarité aims to create and maintain jobs by supporting the start-up, expansion, and ownership transfer of businesses located in the MRC of La Nouvelle-Beauce. The program offers financing in the form of loans up to $250,000 for eligible activities, including capital expenditures, technology acquisition, and working capital.

Financing terms and conditions

Financing provided as a loan ranging from $10,000 to $250,000.
Maximum amortization period of up to seven years.

Activities funded

Launching a new business located within the MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce.
Expanding an existing business operating in the region.
Transferring ownership of a business within the designated territory.

Eligibility

The business project must be a start-up, expansion, or ownership transfer.
The main activity must be located within the territory of the MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce.
Eligible sectors include primary, secondary (manufacturing), or key tertiary sectors, including tourism.
The project must demonstrate viability, profitability, and contribute to the creation or maintenance of permanent jobs.
The applicant must show relevant experience and knowledge in the business field, as well as management skills.

Who is eligible?

Startups located in the MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce
Expanding businesses situated in the MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce
Companies undergoing business succession (ownership transfer) within the MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce
Enterprises in the primary sector
Businesses in the secondary (manufacturing) or tertiary key sectors, including tourism

Eligible expenses

Capital expenditures, including land, building, equipment, and machinery purchases.
Acquisition of technology such as software, integrated software systems, and patents.
Working capital requirements.

Eligible geographic areas

Companies located within the territory of the MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce.

Selection criteria

Viability and profitability of the project.
Contribution to the creation or maintenance of permanent jobs.
Promoter’s relevant experience and knowledge in the chosen business sector, including management skills.
Provision of an initial financial contribution (seed funding) by the promoter.

How to apply

Preliminary registration

Contact Jérôme Leclerc or Erica Couture, the business advisors, for details on the application process.
Check that your business meets the eligibility criteria (startup, expansion, succession, located in the MRC of La Nouvelle-Beauce).

Preparation of the application

Develop a project proposal including feasibility, profitability, and the potential for job creation or preservation.
Prepare the required financial documents, including the forecast balance sheet and financial plan.
Ensure you have documentation on the funding and anticipated expenses.

Submission of the application

Send your request by email or postal mail to the mentioned advisors, following the submission guidelines provided by them.

Follow-up on the request

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The loan can be amortized over a period of up to seven years.
It is important to demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience in the chosen field of activity, along with management skills.
A financial contribution is required from the project promoter.
Contact information is provided for business advisors for inquiries.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and 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.