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Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs - Quebec - Canada
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Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

Support for SMEs affected by U.S. tariffs
Offered by
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
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 Quebec or Canada.

See full eligibility

Overview

The PAUPME – Tariffs program supports for-profit businesses legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada and social economy businesses with commercial activities in Quebec through a loan of up to 150 000 $, to help them deal with U.S. tariffs. It primarily finances working capital and adaptation.
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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
  • Vaudreuil-Soulanges
  • 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

  • Implement the actions required to adapt to the new business environment and ensure the company’s sustainability.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

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

Who is not eligible

  • Crown corporations, as well as businesses directly or indirectly controlled by a municipal, provincial or federal government, a municipal entity, or a Crown corporation.
  • Businesses in bankruptcy or insolvency.
  • Businesses that commit ethical breaches or that offer products or services likely to undermine the integrity or call into question the probity of the Government of Quebec, even by association.
  • Businesses that are or use subcontractors registered in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).

Eligible expenses

  • Working capital needs for a limited period not exceeding one year.

Eligible geographic areas

  • All administrative regions of Quebec

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, is the responsibility of the MRCs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs Program

What is the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs?

The PAUPME – Tariffs program supports for-profit businesses legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada and social economy businesses with commercial activities in Quebec through a loan of up to 150 000 $, to help them deal with U.S. tariffs. It primarily finances working capital and adaptation.

How much funding can be received?

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) – 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 Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs program?

To be eligible for the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs program, you must: For-profit business legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada, or social economy business with commercial activities. Registered with the REQ for at least two years and headquartered in Quebec. Revenue between 200 000 $ and 2 000 000 $ for the last completed fiscal year.

What expenses are eligible under Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs?

Implement the actions required to adapt to the new business environment and ensure the company’s sustainability.

Who can I contact for more information about the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs?

You can contact Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV).

Where is the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs available?

The Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs program is available the province of Quebec.