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Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs
Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development 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.
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
For-profit businesses legally incorporated under the laws of Quebec or Canada.
See full eligibility
Overview
Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development 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
- Pierre-De Saurel
- 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 business operations and implementing actions to adapt to the new business environment, including productivity, competitiveness and diversification measures.
Documents Needed
The official source does not publish an exhaustive list of required documents. Confirm the required items with the local organization; expect to provide financial information supporting revenue, U.S. exports, the tariff-related decline, profitability and liquidity needs.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses legally incorporated under the laws of Quebec or Canada.
- Social economy enterprises with commercial activities.
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 expenses are working-capital needs for a limited period not exceeding one year, allowing the business to continue operating and implement the actions required to adapt.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
The official source does not provide a separate list of ineligible costs. Only the working-capital needs described by the program are expressly eligible; confirm the scope of any expense with the local organization before incurring it.
Eligible geographic areas
Pierre-De Saurel
Selection criteria
Eligibility, assessment and the funding decision are handled by the responsible MRC or local organization. The review considers compliance with program criteria, liquidity needs, tariff impacts and profitability prospects.
How to apply
- Confirm that the business meets the revenue, export, tariff-impact and profitability criteria.
- Contact Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development, which manages the local investment fund for the territory.
- Prepare the financial information requested by the local organization and confirm whether the adaptation-action plan must be filed immediately or may be filed within twelve months after the assistance is granted.
- Submit the application according to the organization’s instructions; eligibility, assessment and the decision are handled locally.
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 Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs Program
What is the Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs?
Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development 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?
Pierre-De Saurel 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 Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs program?
To be eligible for the Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development – 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 Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs?
Maintaining business operations and implementing actions to adapt to the new business environment, including productivity, competitiveness and diversification measures.
Who can I contact for more information about the Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs?
You can contact Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS).
Where is the Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs available?
The Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs program is available the province of Quebec.