MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
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
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
1
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).
2
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.
3
Submission of the application
Send your request by email or postal mail to the mentioned advisors, following the submission guidelines provided by them.
4
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.
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