MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN)

• Completed and signed application form
• Supporting documents for expenses and revenues
• Proof of refusals from other funding programs, if applicable
• Legal documents and social economy attestation, if applicable
• Financial statements, business plan, or financial forecasts, depending on the business profile

Who is eligible?

• Private businesses
• Social economy enterprises
• Cooperatives, mutuals, and non-profit organizations with market activities

Who is not eligible

• Private financial-sector businesses, including financial cooperatives and brokers
• Government bodies and government-controlled organizations
• Businesses listed in the RENA register or under insolvency protection
• Controversial, sexual, religious, or political businesses

Eligible expenses

• One-year subscriptions for web platforms, booking platforms, or transactional software
• Computer equipment and related materials
• Software purchases or one-year software subscriptions, including ERP and CRM tools
• Innovative technology equipment
• Professional fees or training directly linked to the project

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Regular operating costs, working capital, and recurring administrative expenses
• Debt financing, debt consolidation, loan repayment, and interest
• Salaries, social charges, dividends, and termination pay
• Projects already completed or expenses incurred before submission
• Retail or restaurant projects, as well as research and development, lobbying, and moving activity outside the local municipality

Eligible geographic areas

• MRC of Papineau

• Applications are analyzed by the MRC review committee
• The file is then submitted to the Board of Directors for a final decision
• Approved projects require a signed agreement
• The project must be completed and a realization report submitted to receive the final payment