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MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund
Collective social economy support
Offered by
Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Laurentides, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Fonds d’économie sociale et d’entrepreneuriat collectif (FESEC) supports non-profit organizations and cooperatives in the MRC of Thérèse-De Blainville to develop collective entrepreneurship and social economy projects. It can help finance pre-startup, startup, consolidation, and expansion initiatives, including feasibility studies, business plans, marketing tools, and project-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 strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Thérèse-De Blainville
- Laurentides
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Pre-startup planning for a social economy project, including prefeasibility, feasibility, market studies, and business plans
- Startup of new social economy enterprises or entrepreneurial projects within non-profit organizations
- Consolidation planning and restructuring
- Expansion of existing social economy enterprises and development of new products and services
Documents Needed
- Completed project application form
- Complete business plan and financial forecasts for the first two years of operation
- Organization charter
- Resolution appointing the official representative of the organization
- Financial statements for the last two previous years, annual report, quotes, and any other relevant supporting documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Collective promoter groups
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, expertise fees, and consultant or specialist costs required for studies or business plans
- Capital expenditures such as land, building, equipment, machinery, incorporation fees, transport, and similar costs
- Acquisition of technologies, software or progiciels, and patents, excluding research and development activities
- Project-related operating expenses strictly linked to the project
- Promotion, departure advertising, marketing fees, and professional fees for communication and marketing tools
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating costs of the collective enterprise, except project-specific management costs
- Relocation of the head office or a branch outside the MRC de Thérèse-De Blainville
- Debt service, future loan repayments, and financing of a project already completed
- Expenses incurred before the application, unless written authorization was obtained
- Consultant fees and service costs from a company in which the promoter has a stake; Centres de la petite enfance, retail, and restaurant projects are not admissible
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of Thérèse-De Blainville
Selection criteria
- Strong profitability and viability over the medium and long term
- Relevant, realistic, original project with strong job creation potential
- The promoter has the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the project
- Good market opportunities and no direct competition in a market that is too small, saturated, or non-priority
- Mobilization and partnership, improved quality of life, alignment with territorial priorities, sustainability, innovation, and feasibility
How to apply
- Return the completed and signed project application form with all supporting documents.
- Preferably send the file by email to fdeesdd@mrc.tdb.org; if email is not possible, mail or drop it off at 201, boul. du Curé-Labelle, bureau 304, Sainte-Thérèse (Québec) J7E 2X6.
Processing and Agreement
- The economic development advisor first checks whether the promoters and projects are admissible for analysis.
- Eligible files are then reviewed by the FESEC committee, which may invite the promoter to meet and present the project.
- The committee sends recommendations to the MRC council for decision-making.
- Approved projects are covered by an agreement with the MRC, and payment is made only after all required permits and authorizations have been obtained.
- During the convention, the promoter must meet the advisor at least twice and, when requested and at the end of the project, submit accountability documents and copies of invoices.
Additional information
- The aid comes from the Fonds Régions et ruralité – Volet 2 – Soutien à la compétence de développement local et régional, or from other similar programs where applicable.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund Program
What is the MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund?
The Fonds d’économie sociale et d’entrepreneuriat collectif (FESEC) supports non-profit organizations and cooperatives in the MRC of Thérèse-De Blainville to develop collective entrepreneurship and social economy projects. It can help finance pre-startup, startup, consolidation, and expansion initiatives, including feasibility studies, business plans, marketing tools, and project-related professional fees.
How much funding can be received?
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund program?
To be eligible for the MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund program, you must:
Head office and majority of activities in the MRC de Thérèse-De Blainville
Non-profit organization or cooperative
Democratic governance and autonomous management
What expenses are eligible under MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund?
Pre-startup planning for a social economy project, including prefeasibility, feasibility, market studies, and business plans
Startup of new social economy enterprises or entrepreneurial projects within non-profit organizations
Consolidation planning and restructuring
Expansion of existing social economy enterprises and development of new products and services
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund?
You can contact MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC) by email at smitchell@mrc.tdb.org or by phone at 450 621-5546, poste 205.
Where is the MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund available?
The MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund program is available Laurentides, Quebec.
Is the MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund is a Grant and Funding