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MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Supports entrepreneurial growth and economic development in Quebec
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 250,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Fonds locaux d'investissement (FLI) and Fonds de solidarité (FLS) de la MRC Roussillon offer financial support of up to $250,000 to promote the creation and development of viable businesses. This program is designed to finance activities such as expansion, improvement, asset acquisition and business start-ups.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Roussillon
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
This grant supports business growth and economic enhancements within the MRC of Roussillon. Eligible projects aim to foster entrepreneurship, improve regional business capabilities, and sustain employment.
- Business startup initiatives to encourage new entrepreneurial ventures.
- Expansion projects to increase the capacity and reach of existing businesses.
- Infrastructure improvements or transformations to modernize operations.
- Acquisition of businesses to ensure continuity and growth.
- Entrepreneurial succession planning for seamless business transitions.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit companies legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada
- Collective enterprises such as cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations (NPOs) as defined by the Act on the Social Economy
Eligible expenses
The grant supports expenses associated with investment projects.
- Capital expenditures such as the acquisition of technology, land, buildings, equipment, machinery, and rolling stock.
- Professional fees related to the project's realization and implementation.
- Asset acquisitions including real estate, equipment, and rolling stock, excluding goodwill expenses.
- Purchases of software, technologies, and patents, excluding research and development activities.
- Additional working capital necessary for project completion for a maximum period of two years.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant supports businesses aiming to enhance the economic landscape within a defined regional area. Eligible locations are specified to foster employment and economic growth in the region.
- Businesses with their headquarters located within the MRC Roussillon.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The Funds (FLI and FLS) are designed to complement existing bank financing, indicating their role in enhancing access to comprehensive funding solutions.
- A minimum 20% equity or contribution toward the project's total costs is required from the applicant, ensuring the business' commitment and responsibility.
- The grant aims at helping businesses not only grow but also to sustainably support employment in the region, emphasizing long-term economic stability.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Roussillon — 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.
What is the MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)?
The Fonds locaux d'investissement (FLI) and Fonds de solidarité (FLS) de la MRC Roussillon offer financial support of up to $250,000 to promote the creation and development of viable businesses. This program is designed to finance activities such as expansion, improvement, asset acquisition and business start-ups.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS) program?
To be eligible for the MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS) program, you must:
The applicant must be a legally constituted for-profit company or a collective enterprise (cooperative or non-profit) under Quebec or Canadian law.
The applicant organization must have its headquarters in Quebec and be registered with the Quebec Enterprise Register (REQ).
What expenses are eligible under MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)?
This grant supports business growth and economic enhancements within the MRC of Roussillon. Eligible projects aim to foster entrepreneurship, improve regional business capabilities, and sustain employment. Business startup initiatives to encourage new entrepreneurial ventures.
Expansion projects to increase the capacity and reach of existing businesses.
Infrastructure improvements or transformations to modernize operations.
Acquisition of businesses to ensure continuity and growth.
Entrepreneurial succession planning for seamless business transitions.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)?
You can contact MRC de Roussillon or by phone at 4506381221.
Where is the MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS) available?
The MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS) program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS) is a Loans and Capital investments