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Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs - Quebec - Canada
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Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

Working capital assistance for SMEs affected by customs tariffs
Offered by
Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

For-profit businesses legally incorporated under the laws of the Government of Québec or Canada.

See full eligibility

Overview

The Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs supports eligible SMEs throughout Québec with a loan of up to 150 000 $ covering 75 % of their liquidity needs. It targets businesses affected by U.S. customs tariffs and supports working capital, business continuity, and adaptation actions to their new business environment.
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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
  • La Haute-Yamaska
  • 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

  • Maintain the activities of the SME affected by U.S. customs tariffs.
  • Implement actions to adapt to the new business environment.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

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

Who is not eligible

  • State-owned enterprises or enterprises controlled directly or indirectly by a government, a municipal entity, or a business majority-owned by a state-owned enterprise.
  • Businesses in bankruptcy or insolvency.
  • Businesses that commit ethical breaches or offer products or services likely to harm integrity or call into question the probity of the Government of Québec, even by association.

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.

Processing and Agreement

  • The processing of financial assistance applications, including eligibility, analysis, and decision-making, falls to the MRCs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs Program

What is the Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs?

The Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs supports eligible SMEs throughout Québec with a loan of up to 150 000 $ covering 75 % of their liquidity needs. It targets businesses affected by U.S. customs tariffs and supports working capital, business continuity, and adaptation actions to their new business environment.

How much funding can be received?

Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska – 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 Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs program?

To be eligible for the Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs program, you must: Be a legally incorporated business or a social economy business with commercial activities. Be registered in the Québec business register for at least two years and have its head office in Québec. Demonstrate a financial impact linked to U.S. customs tariffs and meet the planned revenue and export thresholds.

What expenses are eligible under Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs?

Maintain the activities of the SME affected by U.S. customs tariffs. Implement actions to adapt to the new business environment.

Who can I contact for more information about the Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs?

You can contact Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska.

Where is the Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs available?

The Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs program is available the province of Quebec.