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RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
Financial support for business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop an online presence
- Launch or market a product/service
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Eligibility
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)
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat?
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.
How much funding can be received?
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat program?
To be eligible for the RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat program, you must:
The company's head office must be located in the Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM.
Commercialization activities must take place within the Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM.
The business must have at least 24 months of activity and be registered with the Quebec Business Registry (REQ).
What expenses are eligible under RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat?
You can contact RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR) or by phone at 4504640339.
Where is the RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat available?
The RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat a grant, loan, or tax credit?
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat is a Grant and Funding