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MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN)
Supports digital and technological upgrades
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2023
Location
Outaouais, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports digital and technological upgrades for businesses in the MRC of Papineau. Funding can reach $5,000 for online stores, transactional websites, booking platforms, software, equipment, training, and related professional fees.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop an online presence
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Pontiac
- Outaouais
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Improving or developing the company’s digital or technological presence
- Setting up an online store, transactional website, or online booking platform
- Implementing new and innovative technology in the business
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Business plan or project plan and two-year financial forecasts, if applicable
- Financial statements for the last two years
- Owners’ CVs
- Articles of incorporation and social economy attestation, if applicable
Eligibility
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, research and development, lobbying, and moving activity outside the local municipality
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of Papineau
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed by an MRC adviser
- The file is then analyzed by a review committee
- The Board of Directors makes the final decision
- Approved projects require a signed agreement before funding is paid
- A realization report is required to receive the final payment
Additional information
- Applications are open continuously until funds are exhausted.
- Local suppliers are prioritized.
- Purchase of used equipment may be allowed under certain conditions.
- Approved projects must be completed within 12 months.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN) Program
What is the MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN)?
This program supports digital and technological upgrades for businesses in the MRC of Papineau. Funding can reach $5,000 for online stores, transactional websites, booking platforms, software, equipment, training, and related professional fees.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN) Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN) program?
To be eligible for the MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN) program, you must:
Established in the MRC of Papineau
Legally registered in Quebec with a NEQ
Active for more than 12 months
What expenses are eligible under MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN)?
Improving or developing the company’s digital or technological presence
Setting up an online store, transactional website, or online booking platform
Implementing new and innovative technology in the business
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN)?
You can contact MRC Papineau (MRC) by email at k.perrier@mrc-papineau.com or by phone at 819 427-6243 poste 1402.
Where is the MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN) available?
The MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN) program is available Outaouais, Quebec.
Is the MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN) is a Grant and Funding