
PARESAU – Component 2
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Emergency funding for strategic businesses in financial distress
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Loans and Capital investments
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
The PARESAU - Volet 2 grant provides emergency funding for strategic businesses in Quebec facing significant financial difficulties, supporting their working capital needs for continued operations and job maintenance. Eligible activities include maintaining operations with justified and reasonable expenses, with a focus on solutions showing good medium-term profitability prospects, though the maximum funding amount is not specified in the provided information.
Activities funded
This grant provides emergency financial support to strategic companies in precarious financial situations, enabling them to maintain operations and protect employment. The eligible activities focus on addressing working capital needs and ensuring the implementation of viable solutions for medium-term profitability.
- Support for working capital necessary to sustain ongoing operations of the company.
- Funding based on justified and reasonable expenses related to maintaining the company's operations.
- Implementation of solutions demonstrating good medium-term profitability prospects.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 180,000
Expanding production capabilities for a growing cheese producer
$ 160,000
Enhancing logistics for a growing organic farm collective
Eligibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and circumstances of operation.
- The company must be a for-profit business, a cooperative, or a social economy enterprise.
- The company must have been in operation in Quebec for at least three years.
- The company must be at risk of closure or show signs of impending closure.
- The company must be designated as strategic by the Ministry of Economy, Innovation, and Energy (MEIE).
Who is eligible?
Eligible applicants for the PARESAU - Volet 2 grant include for-profit companies, cooperatives, or social economy enterprises that have been operating in Quebec for at least three years, are at risk of closure or show impending signs of closure, and are deemed strategic by the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy (MEIE).
Who is not eligible
There are unspecified exclusions for companies and industries regarding their eligibility for this grant. The restrictions typically focus on sectors that do not align with the strategic objectives of the program.
Eligible expenses
The grant aims to cover expenses related to working capital for the maintenance of the company's operations.
- Operating expenses essential for the continuation of current activities.
- Personnel costs necessary for the continuity of operations.
- Purchase of supplies and raw materials essential for production.
- Recurring operational services and charges.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is designed for businesses operating in specific geographical areas as defined by the funding body, to maintain strategic economic activities.
- Businesses based in Quebec, Canada.
How to apply
1
Eligibility Check
- Confirm that the company has been operating in Quebec for at least three years.
- Ensure that the company is classified as strategic by the MEIE.
2
Preparation of the request
- Write a cover letter explaining the financial difficulties and the strategic nature of the company.
- Prepare a plan demonstrating the good profitability prospects in the medium term.
- Collect all justified and reasonable expenses necessary for the maintenance of operations.
3
Submission of the request
- Contact the support team at 1 844 474-6367 for specific instructions on how to submit your application.
- Submit all required documents according to the received guidelines.
4
Track of the submission
- Wait for confirmation of receipt of your request by the organization.
- Prepare additional documents if the organization requests them.
Contacts
1-844-474-6367
Frequently Asked Questions about the PARESAU – Component 2 Program
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