Closed
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Outaouais, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $10,000 or 80% of eligible costs. It supports social economy projects that respond to community needs and help create useful goods or services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Outaouais
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Social economy projects that produce goods or services.
- Innovative collective initiatives.
- Projects that create sustainable, quality jobs.
- Projects that respond to identified community needs.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Supporting documents requested by the MRC.
- Realization report for the final payment.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Social economy businesses.
- Cooperatives.
- Non-profit organizations with commercial activities.
Who is not eligible
- Private businesses.
- Financial cooperatives.
- Businesses with a sexual, religious or political nature.
Eligible expenses
- Capital expenses such as land, buildings, equipment and machinery, excluding rolling equipment.
- Technology, software and software licenses.
- Service expenses such as permits, professional fees, consultants, studies and incorporation costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects already completed or expenses incurred before submission.
- Expenses not directly linked to the project.
- Projects focused on regular operations or ongoing organizational costs.
- Research and development activities.
- Retail and restaurant projects, except certain proximity services.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of Papineau
Processing and Agreement
- The project is first validated by the economic development team.
- The application is then reviewed and decided on by the MRC.
- If approved, a funding agreement is signed electronically.
- Payment is released after the agreement and required documents are received.
- A realization report is required to receive the final payment.
Additional information
- The program is open continuously until funds are exhausted.
- Only one application to one fund can be submitted at a time.
- A completed realization report is required for the final payment.
- Changes to an approved project must be submitted for prior approval.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Social Economy Development Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Social Economy Development Fund. 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 Social Economy Development Fund?
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $10,000 or 80% of eligible costs. It supports social economy projects that respond to community needs and help create useful goods or services.
How much funding can be received?
Social Economy Development Fund Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Social Economy Development Fund program?
To be eligible for the Social Economy Development Fund program, you must:
Social economy business
Established in Quebec
Located in MRC Papineau
What expenses are eligible under Social Economy Development Fund?
Social economy projects that produce goods or services.
Innovative collective initiatives.
Projects that create sustainable, quality jobs.
Projects that respond to identified community needs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Social Economy Development Fund?
You can contact MRC Papineau (MRC) by email at v.patoine@mrc-papineau.com.
Where is the Social Economy Development Fund available?
The Social Economy Development Fund program is available Outaouais, Quebec.
Is the Social Economy Development Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Social Economy Development Fund is a Grant and Funding