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Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs
Local financial support for business projects
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
For-profit businesses legally incorporated under Quebec or Canadian law, and social economy businesses with commercial activities.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Emergency SME Assistance Program – Tariffs is intended for businesses applying for funding with the MRC d’Antoine-Labelle. It covers startup, improvement or transformation, growth or expansion, business succession, business acquisition, and turnaround projects.
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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
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Antoine-Labelle
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Business startup project.
- Project to improve and transform an existing business.
- Project for the growth and expansion of an existing business.
- Business succession project.
- Business acquisition project, without a succession process, and turnaround project.
Documents Needed
- Business plan or detailed project description.
- Detailed breakdown of project-related expenses.
- Financial statements for the 3 last few years and projected financial statements.
- For a subject business, a copy of francization or, failing that, a certificate of registration with the OQLF, an acknowledgement of receipt of the linguistic situation analysis, or a valid program application attestation issued by the OQLF.
- Other relevant documents.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses legally incorporated under Quebec or Canadian law, and social economy businesses with commercial activities.
Who is not eligible
- Crown corporations and businesses controlled by a government or municipal entity; bankrupt or insolvent businesses; businesses that have not fulfilled obligations related to previous public or MRC assistance; businesses listed in or using subcontractors listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA); and businesses whose ethical conduct, products or services could undermine the integrity or probity of the Quebec government.
Eligible expenses
Working capital needs, for a limited period not exceeding one year, required for businesses affected by U.S. tariffs to continue operations and adapt to the new business environment.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Businesses operating in the production or distribution of controversial weapons, exploration, extraction, drilling, production and refining related to fossil fuels, the operation of gambling and games of chance, the operation of violent games, sexual exploitation, real estate management and development, as well as the production, sale and services related to the consumption of tobacco or drugs are not eligible. Certain exceptions may be eligible in the case of cannabis and industrial hemp.
Eligible geographic areas
Antoine-Labelle
How to apply
Contact the MRC, municipal office or organization responsible for managing the local investment fund in your territory.
Processing and Agreement
- The MRC may conduct any investigations it deems necessary to make a decision on the application.
- The MRC may share information with current or potential partners in the project.
- The information provided may be used to check the criminal records of the company’s shareholders and the company’s credit rating.
- The MRC d’Antoine-Labelle may share the file and the application with another organization if support requires it.
- A false declaration may result in the application being refused, and submitting an application does not necessarily mean it will be accepted.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs Program
What is the Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs?
The Emergency SME Assistance Program – Tariffs is intended for businesses applying for funding with the MRC d’Antoine-Labelle. It covers startup, improvement or transformation, growth or expansion, business succession, business acquisition, and turnaround projects.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs program?
To be eligible for the Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs program, you must:
The company must not be registered in RENA.
It must not be under the protection of laws on arrangements with creditors or bankruptcy.
It must comply with francization requirements.
What expenses are eligible under Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs?
Business startup project.
Project to improve and transform an existing business.
Project for the growth and expansion of an existing business.
Business succession project.
Business acquisition project, without a succession process, and turnaround project.
Who can I contact for more information about the Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs?
You can contact Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality.
Where is the Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs available?
The Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs program is available across Canada.
Is the Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs is a Loans and Capital investments