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MRC Les Moulins – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs - Quebec - Canada
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MRC Les Moulins – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

MRC Les Moulins administers the Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs, which provides loans of up to $150,000 to SMEs in the territory it serves that are affected by U.S. tariffs.
Offered by
MRC Les Moulins
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Businesses demonstrating that they are affected by U.S. tariffs.

See full eligibility

Overview

MRC Les Moulins processes local applications to the Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs. The program helps SMEs remain in operation while they address financial difficulties caused by U.S. tariffs and implement adaptation measures. Assistance is provided as a loan for working-capital needs over a period of up to one year.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Increase operational productivity
  • Access new markets
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Les Moulins
  • 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

  • Maintaining operations during the implementation of an adaptation plan.
  • Market diversification and reducing dependence on a market or customer.
  • Review supply sources, improve productivity and competitiveness, develop or adapt products.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Businesses demonstrating that they are affected by U.S. tariffs.

Who is not eligible

  • Crown corporations and businesses controlled directly or indirectly by a government or municipal entity, as well as businesses majority-owned by a Crown corporation.
  • Businesses in bankruptcy or insolvency.
  • Applicants listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA), or that use subcontractors listed in it.
  • Applicants unable to demonstrate that, for at least two years, they have fulfilled all obligations related to prior financial assistance awarded by a Quebec government ministry or agency or by an MRC.
  • Applicants that commit ethical breaches or offer products or services likely to undermine the integrity or call into question the probity of the Quebec government, including by association.

Eligible expenses

  • Eligible working capital and liquidity needs.

Eligible geographic areas

Les Moulins

Selection criteria

  • Company's financial situation.
  • Liquidity needs.
  • Profitability prospects.
  • Ability to adapt.

How to apply

  • Complete the support request form for businesses affected or potentially affected by tariffs.
  • A team member will contact you to discuss the next steps.

Processing and Agreement

No processing service standard is published in the official source. Eligibility, assessment and the decision are administered locally by the responsible MRC or organization.

Additional information

The program terms remain in force until March 31, 2028. The official Quebec government page was last updated on August 28, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Les Moulins – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs Program

What is the MRC Les Moulins – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs?

MRC Les Moulins processes local applications to the Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs. The program helps SMEs remain in operation while they address financial difficulties caused by U.S. tariffs and implement adaptation measures. Assistance is provided as a loan for working-capital needs over a period of up to one year.

How much funding can be received?

MRC Les Moulins – 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 MRC Les Moulins – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs program?

To be eligible for the MRC Les Moulins – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs program, you must: Quebec business registered in the REQ for at least two years, with revenue of $200,000 to $2,000,000, at least 25% of 2024 revenue tied to U.S. exports and an actual or forecast decline of at least 20% attributable to tariffs.

What expenses are eligible under MRC Les Moulins – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs?

Maintaining operations during the implementation of an adaptation plan. Market diversification and reducing dependence on a market or customer. Review supply sources, improve productivity and competitiveness, develop or adapt products.

Where is the MRC Les Moulins – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs available?

The MRC Les Moulins – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the MRC Les Moulins – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC Les Moulins – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs is a Loans and Capital investments