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SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

Q: How much funding can be received?

SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $300,000 per project.

Q: Who is eligible for the SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF) program?

To be eligible for the SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF) program, you must: Must be an enterprise in the MRC des Appalaches Activities must align with the investment policy of the regional county municipality Certain activities are excluded

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)?

You can contact Thetford Region Economic Development Corporation by email at info@regionthetford.com or by phone at (418) 338-2188.

Q: Where is the SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF) available?

The SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF) program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.

Q: Is the SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF) is a Loans and Capital investments

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Quebec, Canada

Business loans for startups, growth, and productivity in Thetford

Loans and Capital investments

Thetford Region Economic Development Corporation

Overview

The SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF) provides financial support in the form of loans up to $150,000 over 12 months and a maximum of $300,000 per business, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses for for-profit enterprises and up to 80% for social economy organizations. The program aims to foster local economic development by supporting business start-ups, productivity improvements, digital transformation, sustainable organizational practices, growth, expansion, and entrepreneurial succession in the MRC des Appalaches.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Buying or selling a company

Optimize production processes

Reduce the ecological footprint

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Management of companies and enterprises
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Location

Chaudière-Appalaches
Quebec

Legal structures

For-profit business
Social economy enterprise

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Startups

Activities funded

Business start-up projects.
Productivity improvement, digital transformation, and implementation of sustainable organizational practices.
Business growth and expansion initiatives.
Entrepreneurial succession projects.

Eligibility

The business must operate within the MRC des Appalaches region.
Eligible for both for-profit enterprises and social economy enterprises.
The project must align with the investment policy orientations of the MRC des Appalaches.
Projects may involve business start-up, productivity improvement, digital transformation, sustainable organizational practices, business growth or expansion, or business succession.

Who is eligible?

For-profit businesses in all sectors, except certain excluded activities
Social economy enterprises

Who is not eligible

Certain activities not aligned with the investment policy of the MRC des Appalaches are excluded (specific sectors not specified in the provided information).

Eligible expenses

Working capital requirements (up to 24 months for certain projects)
Capital directly related to the project
Professional fees incurred prior to or during the project
Expenses related to business acquisition

Eligible geographic areas

Businesses located in the region of Thetford (MRC des Appalaches), Quebec.

How to apply

Initial contact and eligibility assessment

Contact the SDE région de Thetford to express your business project or funding needs
Access consultation and orientation services to define your project
Discuss eligibility for the Local Investment Fund (LIF)

Prepare business plan and documents

Receive guidance with business plan preparation, including forecasts and project details
Compile necessary documentation for the application
Outline the type and amount of financial support required

Submit your application

Submit your completed application and supporting documents to the SDE région de Thetford
Ensure all required forms and information are included
Seek confirmation that your application has been received

Await application review

Wait for the review and decision process by the SDE région de Thetford
Respond promptly to any additional information requests
Monitor communication for updates on your application's status

Additional information

The SDE region de Thetford offers free guidance and professional support throughout the grant application process.
Mentorship and coaching services are available to entrepreneurs for business planning and strategic development.
Technical support is provided alongside financial assistance to help applicants succeed in their business ventures.
The SDE collaborates with a network of local and regional partners to facilitate business growth and integration into the local economy.

Contacts

info@regionthetford.com

(418) 338-2188

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Frequently Asked Questions about the SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF). 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.