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MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financing for business growth and succession
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 300,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 11, 2023
Location
Outaouais, Quebec, Canada
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 $
Timeline
- Open Date : September 11, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau
- Outaouais
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
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
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
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
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (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 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)?
Business start-up
Business improvement and transformation
Business growth and expansion
Entrepreneurial succession
Business acquisition
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 by email at none or by phone at none.
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