
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Blainville, QC
Supports entrepreneurs in Blainville through financial assistance
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Loans and Capital investments
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
The MRC de Thérèse de Blainville Entrepreneurial Financial Assistance Program offers interest-free loans and grants to entrepreneurs aiming to establish or grow businesses in Blainville. The program supports startups and businesses with less than ten years of operation, requiring a comprehensive business plan and a commercial or industrial presence in Blainville.
Financing terms and conditions
- Selected companies may receive interest-free loans and/or grants.
Activities funded
- Establishing new businesses within Blainville.
- Expanding existing companies based in Blainville with growth potential.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 18,500
Opening a zero-waste grocery with bulk food dispensers
$ 22,500
Equipping a shared printmaking studio for local artists
$ 63,000
Purchase of advanced CNC machinery for local furniture production
$ 35,000
Launching a mobile bike repair service targeting commuters
$ 48,000
Retrofit of bakery with energy-efficient ovens and display cases
$ 20,700
Developing a digital literacy program for local seniors
Eligibility
- The applicant must submit a complete business plan.
- The business must have its head office or a place of business located in Blainville.
- The company must have been in existence for ten years or less (including startups).
- The business must operate from a commercial or industrial premises.
Who is eligible?
- Entrepreneurs looking to establish a business in Blainville
- Existing businesses located in Blainville with growth potential
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Blainville
How to apply
1
Verify eligibility criteria
- Confirm that your business is located in Blainville
- Ensure your business is less than ten years old
- Verify your business operates from a commercial or industrial space
2
Prepare business plan
- Prepare a complete business plan for your company
3
Complete application form
- Obtain and complete the PAFE financial assistance application form
4
Submit your project
- Submit your project to the MRC de Thérèse-De Blainville
5
Await selection decision
- The selection committee will review your application
- Wait for the decision from the MRC
Additional information
- The selection committee convenes periodically to evaluate and choose beneficiaries.
- Enterprises must be established in a commercial or industrial location.
- Both start-ups and companies operating for up to ten years are considered.
Contacts
smitchell@mrc.tdb.org
4506215546
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