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Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 2: Social Economy Enterprise Development
Support for social economy business development
Offered by
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Saint-Hyacinthe, Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports social economy businesses in their development and job creation efforts. It offers up to $15,000 for start-up, consolidation, or expansion projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Les Maskoutains
- Saint-Hyacinthe
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Start-up projects for social economy enterprises.
- Consolidation projects for social economy enterprises.
- Expansion projects for social economy enterprises.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Social economy enterprises.
- Cooperatives.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible project expenses related to business development.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole area.
- MRC des Maskoutains.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program’s objectives.
- Compliance with the definition of a social economy enterprise.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your application
- Review the program policy and prepare your request.
- Step 2: Submit your request
- Submit an application at any time.
- Step 3: Review and decision
- The analysis committee reviews the file.
- The MRC council confirms the amount of assistance.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an analysis committee.
- The MRC council confirms the financial assistance after recommendation.
- The applicant receives a decision following the review process.
Additional information
- Applications can be submitted at any time.
- The aid is awarded as a non-recurring subsidy.
- The funding amount is confirmed by the MRC council following the analysis committee’s recommendation.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 2: Social Economy Enterprise Development Program
What is the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 2: Social Economy Enterprise Development?
This program supports social economy businesses in their development and job creation efforts. It offers up to $15,000 for start-up, consolidation, or expansion projects.
How much funding can be received?
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 2: Social Economy Enterprise Development Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 2: Social Economy Enterprise Development program?
To be eligible for the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 2: Social Economy Enterprise Development program, you must:
Social economy enterprise or cooperative.
Project aligned with program objectives.
Must meet the definition of an EES.
What expenses are eligible under Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 2: Social Economy Enterprise Development?
Start-up projects for social economy enterprises.
Consolidation projects for social economy enterprises.
Expansion projects for social economy enterprises.
Who can I contact for more information about the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 2: Social Economy Enterprise Development?
You can contact Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole by email at info@st-hyacinthetechnopole.com or by phone at 450 774-9000.
Where is the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 2: Social Economy Enterprise Development available?
The Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 2: Social Economy Enterprise Development program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 2: Social Economy Enterprise Development a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 2: Social Economy Enterprise Development is a Grant and Funding