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Pays-d’en-Haut Economic Development – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs - Canada
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Pays-d’en-Haut Economic Development – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

Emergency financial support for SMEs affected by US tariffs
Offered by
Pays-d’en-Haut Economic Development
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply

SMEs directly or indirectly affected by US tariffs.

See full eligibility

Overview

The PAUPME – Customs Tariffs offers a loan of up to 150 000 $ to SMEs directly or indirectly affected by US tariffs, with revenue between 200 000 $ and 2 M$. It supports working capital to maintain operations and facilitate adaptation to the new business reality, notably through productivity gains or market diversification.
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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
  • Les Pays-d’en-Haut
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
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

  • Support working capital.
  • Maintain the company's operations.
  • Adapt to the new business reality, notably through productivity gains or market diversification.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • SMEs directly or indirectly affected by US tariffs.

How to apply

  • Contact the team at amathieu@mrcpdh.org for an initial review of the situation.

Contacts

amathieu@mrcpdh.org

Other components of this program

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Pays-d’en-Haut Economic Development – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs Program

What is the Pays-d’en-Haut Economic Development – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs?

The PAUPME – Customs Tariffs offers a loan of up to 150 000 $ to SMEs directly or indirectly affected by US tariffs, with revenue between 200 000 $ and 2 M$. It supports working capital to maintain operations and facilitate adaptation to the new business reality, notably through productivity gains or market diversification.

How much funding can be received?

Pays-d’en-Haut Economic Development – 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 Pays-d’en-Haut Economic Development – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs program?

To be eligible for the Pays-d’en-Haut Economic Development – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs program, you must: SME directly or indirectly affected by US tariffs Revenue between 200 000 $ and 2 M$

What expenses are eligible under Pays-d’en-Haut Economic Development – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs?

Support working capital. Maintain the company's operations. Adapt to the new business reality, notably through productivity gains or market diversification.

Who can I contact for more information about the Pays-d’en-Haut Economic Development – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs?

You can contact Pays-d’en-Haut Economic Development by email at amathieu@mrcpdh.org.

Where is the Pays-d’en-Haut Economic Development – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs available?

The Pays-d’en-Haut Economic Development – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs program is available across Canada.