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Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ) – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs - Quebec - Canada
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Source verified September 1, 2026

Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ) – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

Liquidity support for SMEs affected by U.S. tariffs
Offered by
Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ)
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

For-profit enterprises legally incorporated under the laws of the Government of Quebec or Canada.

See full eligibility

Overview

The Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Tariffs supports, in all regions of Quebec, businesses affected by U.S. tariffs with a loan covering 75 % liquidity needs. It finances working capital over twelve months to continue operations and adapt.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Nord-du-Québec
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
  • From $ 200,000 to $ 2,000,000 in revenue
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Continue the company's activities and put in place the actions required to adapt to the new business environment.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • For-profit enterprises legally incorporated under the laws of the Government of Quebec or Canada.
  • Social economy enterprises with commercial activities.

Who is not eligible

  • Enterprises that are Crown corporations, that are controlled directly or indirectly by a government or municipal entity, or that are majority-owned by a Crown corporation.
  • Enterprises that are bankrupt or insolvent.
  • Enterprises that are not meeting their obligations related to prior financial assistance received from a ministry, an agency of the Government of Quebec, or an MRC for at least two years.
  • Enterprises that are registered with the RENA or that use subcontractor services registered with the RENA.
  • Enterprises that commit ethical breaches or that offer products or services likely to undermine the integrity or probity of the Government of Quebec.

Eligible expenses

  • Working capital needs for a limited period not exceeding one year.

Eligible geographic areas

  • All regions

How to apply

  • Contact the MRC, the municipal office or the organization responsible for managing the local investment fund in your area to submit an application.

Processing and Agreement

  • The processing of businesses' financial assistance applications, including eligibility, analysis and decision-making, is the responsibility of the MRCs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ) – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs Program

What is the Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ) – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs?

The Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Tariffs supports, in all regions of Quebec, businesses affected by U.S. tariffs with a loan covering 75 % liquidity needs. It finances working capital over twelve months to continue operations and adapt.

How much funding can be received?

Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ) – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ) – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs program?

To be eligible for the Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ) – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs program, you must: Be registered in the Quebec enterprise register for at least two years and have its head office in Quebec. Have generated revenue of at least 200 000 $ and at most 2 000 000 $ in the most recent completed fiscal year. Demonstrate that at least 25 % of the revenue of 2024 came from exports to the United States and that the company is affected by U.S. tariffs.

What expenses are eligible under Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ) – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs?

Continue the company's activities and put in place the actions required to adapt to the new business environment.

Who can I contact for more information about the Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ) – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs?

You can contact Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ).

Where is the Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ) – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs available?

The Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ) – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs program is available Nord-du-Québec, Quebec.