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RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Overview
The RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat provides non-repayable contributions of up to $5,000 to support small and medium-sized businesses in their commercial development. Eligible activities include marketing innovation, CRM implementation, online store development, updating web strategies, and professional assistance to enhance marketing or business operations.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Develop an online presence
- Marketing a product
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- La Vallée-du-Richelieu
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Activities funded
- Implementation, improvement, or development of marketing projects for the company.
- Creation or enhancement of online stores or showcases for service points.
- Integration of innovative technologies to optimize customer relationship management or marketing strategies.
- Deployment of digital solutions to strengthen web presence or optimize business operations.
- Development of presentation spaces or improvements to facilities to support marketing.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 5,000
Developing an innovative CRM system to enhance client management
$ 5,000
Creating a bilingual e-commerce platform for local food products
$ 5,000
Professional upgrade of showroom to boost artisanal furniture sales
Eligibility
- The company must have its head office located within the territory of the MRC de La Vallée-du-Richelieu (MRCVR).
- The company must carry out its commercialization activities within the MRCVR territory.
- The company must have been operating for more than 24 months.
- The company must be registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec (REQ) and hold an operation certificate.
- The company must provide a minimum cash contribution of 20% of the project cost.
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium-sized private enterprises
- Social economy enterprises (including cooperatives and non-profits with commercial activities)
- Enterprises with a head office and commercial activities located on the territory of the Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM (MRCVR)
Who is not eligible
- State-owned companies or entities controlled directly or indirectly by any level of government (municipal, provincial, or federal), a municipal entity, or a business majority-owned by a state-owned company.
- Companies registered in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
- Organizations in a situation of bankruptcy or insolvency.
- Businesses that have not respected previous financial aid obligations with the Quebec government or the Regional County Municipality (MRC) in the past two years.
- Applicants involved in activities or services that could compromise the integrity or probity of the Quebec government, including through association.
Eligible expenses
- Additional working capital requirements directly necessary for the realization of the project, limited to two years and based on justified and reasonable expenses.
- Capital expenditures directly related to the project, such as the acquisition of technologies, land, buildings, equipment, machinery, and vehicles, as well as construction, expansion, renovation, and improvement of land and premises.
- Professional fees for preliminary activities necessary before the realization of the project, such as feasibility analysis, external audits, or impact studies.
- Professional fees directly related to implementing the project, including technology, equipment, and machinery deployment, and acquisition, construction, renovation, and improvement of land and premises.
- Expenses for acquiring business ownership (voting shares or company assets) and professional fees directly tied to business acquisition and management transition (only for entrepreneurial succession projects).
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies whose head office is located in the territory of the MRC of La Vallée-du-Richelieu (MRCVR)
- Companies conducting their marketing activities in the territory of the MRC of La Vallée-du-Richelieu (MRCVR)
Selection criteria
- Feasibility of the presented project.
- Capacity of the promoter to carry out the project.
- Anticipated benefits of the project for the company.
- Leverage effect of the financial contribution from the MRCVR for the realization of the project.
- Impact of the project on the improvement of the products and/or services offered.
How to apply
1
Verify eligibility requirements
- Ensure your business meets all eligibility criteria outlined by the Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat.
- Verify your company is located and operates within the territory of the MRCVR.
- Confirm your business is registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec (REQ) and holds a certificate of operation.
2
Prepare documentation and project plan
- Prepare a clear description of your commercialization project aligning with the objectives of the fund.
- Collect a financial contribution amounting to at least 20% of the project as required.
- Gather supporting documentation, including business registration and certificate of operation.
3
Complete the application form
- Download and complete the official application form provided by the MRCVR.
- Obtain a detailed quotation or supporting proposal linked to your project.
- Ensure all required forms and supporting documents are filled out accurately.
4
Submit application and documentation
- Email the completed application form, the project quotation, and all supporting documentation to aeq@mrcvr.ca.
- Verify acknowledgement of receipt from the grant administration.
5
Await results of application
- Wait for the evaluation of your application by the fund administrators.
- Respond to any potential requests for additional information or clarification during the review process.
Additional information
- A minimum cash contribution of 20% of the project cost is required from the applicant for some programs.
- Applicants must not have received the same grant in the current year.
- Each fund may have its own management framework or specific documentation to consult before applying.
- Entrepreneurs and organizations may receive professional support and guidance throughout the process.
Contacts
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