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Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) — Stream 5: Local businesses
Development of essential local businesses
Offered by
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) — Stream 5 : Local Commerce supports for-profit and social economy businesses established in Quebec to strengthen territorial vitality. It supports the establishment, maintenance, or enhancement of businesses offering food products, construction materials, or fuel.
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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
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Establishing, maintaining, or enhancing the offering of a local business.
- Projects aimed at geographic access to everyday food products.
- Projects aimed at the supply of construction materials, everyday consumer goods, or fuel.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses.
- Social economy businesses, including cooperatives and non-profit organizations, as defined in the Social Economy Act.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) — Stream 5: Local businesses Program
What is the Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) — Stream 5: Local businesses?
The Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) — Stream 5 : Local Commerce supports for-profit and social economy businesses established in Quebec to strengthen territorial vitality. It supports the establishment, maintenance, or enhancement of businesses offering food products, construction materials, or fuel.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) — Stream 5: Local businesses program?
To be eligible for the Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) — Stream 5: Local businesses program, you must:
For-profit businesses may apply.
Social economy businesses, including cooperatives and non-profit organizations, may apply.
Eligible businesses must be established and operate in Quebec.
What expenses are eligible under Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) — Stream 5: Local businesses?
Establishing, maintaining, or enhancing the offering of a local business.
Projects aimed at geographic access to everyday food products.
Projects aimed at the supply of construction materials, everyday consumer goods, or fuel.
Who can I contact for more information about the Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) — Stream 5: Local businesses?
You can contact MRC Bécancour by email at mj.roy@mrcbecancour.qc.ca or by phone at 819 298-3300 poste 225.
Where is the Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) — Stream 5: Local businesses available?
The Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) — Stream 5: Local businesses program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) — Stream 5: Local businesses a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) — Stream 5: Local businesses is a Grant and Funding