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MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) - Quebec - Canada
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MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

Financing for business growth and succession
Offered by
MRC Vallée de la Gatineau
Funding available
$ 300,000
Location
Outaouais, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

For-profit businesses

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Overview

The program provides financing of up to $150,000 per beneficiary through the FLI, with a maximum FLS balance of $100,000 per business. It supports business start-up, growth, improvement, transformation, acquisition, and entrepreneurial succession in the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau.
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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
  • Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau
  • Outaouais
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Non-financial cooperative
  • Social economy enterprise
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Social Services
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Employment and Training
  • Business Associations
Target groups
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • Fee-for-service model
  • Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
  • Regional

Next Steps

1
Determine your project

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Business start-up
  • Business improvement and transformation
  • Business growth and expansion
  • Entrepreneurial succession
  • Business acquisition

Documents Needed

  • Completed, dated, and signed application form
  • Business plan or detailed project description
  • Detailed breakdown of project expenses
  • Financial package and proof of other financing
  • Financial statements for the last three years

Sources and recorded changes

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Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • For-profit businesses
  • Cooperatives with commercial activities
  • Non-profit organizations with commercial social economy activities

Who is not eligible

  • Businesses registered in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA)
  • Government-owned or government-controlled entities
  • Businesses under bankruptcy or creditor arrangement protection
  • Businesses in arms, fossil fuels, gambling, violent games, sexual exploitation, real estate development, or tobacco and drugs sectors

Eligible expenses

  • Working capital needed for the project
  • Technology, equipment, machinery, vehicles, land, and buildings
  • Construction, renovation, expansion, and site or premises development
  • Professional fees such as feasibility studies, audits, impact studies, and implementation support
  • Acquisition of business shares or assets for succession projects

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Costs incurred before the application is submitted
  • Debt service and repayment of future loans
  • Research and development expenses
  • Normal operating expenses
  • Provincial sales taxes

Eligible geographic areas

  • MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau
  • Quebec

Selection criteria

  • Economic viability and repayment capacity
  • Promoters’ knowledge and experience
  • Environmental and social benefits
  • Openness toward workers and labour relations
  • Participation of other financial partners

How to apply

  • Step 1: Prepare the application
    • Complete and sign the financial aid application form.
    • Prepare the business plan or detailed project description and the financial package.
  • Step 2: Gather supporting documents
    • Attach the requested financial statements and any other required documents.
    • Include declarations related to francization and employment equity, if applicable.
  • Step 3: Submit to the MRC
    • Send the complete application file to the MRC for review.
    • The MRC processes applications as documents are received.

Processing and Agreement

  • The MRC handles admissibility, analysis, and decision-making.
  • Applications are reviewed continuously once the required documents are received.
  • The review takes into account fairness, available budget, and the program rules.
  • The MRC may request additional documents during the assessment.

Additional information

  • The policy was adopted on September 11, 2023.
  • The MRC provides support, advice, and technical assistance to applicants.
  • Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis once required information is submitted.
  • The MRC may refuse or stop funding if integrity requirements are not met.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) Program

What is the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)?

The program provides financing of up to $150,000 per beneficiary through the FLI, with a maximum FLS balance of $100,000 per business. It supports business start-up, growth, improvement, transformation, acquisition, and entrepreneurial succession in the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau.

How much funding can be received?

MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) program?

To be eligible for the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) program, you must: Operating in the MRC territory Legally incorporated business Commercial business project

What expenses are eligible under MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)?

Working capital needed for the project Technology, equipment, machinery, vehicles, land, and buildings Construction, renovation, expansion, and site or premises development Professional fees such as feasibility studies, audits, impact studies, and implementation support Acquisition of business shares or assets for succession projects

Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)?

You can contact MRC Vallée de la Gatineau.

Where is the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) available?

The MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) program is available Outaouais, Quebec.

Is the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) is a Loans and Capital investments