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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 project costs. It supports social economy organizations and cooperative projects that create useful goods or services and respond to community needs.
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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
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
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
- Development of social economy projects that produce goods or services.
- Projects that create sustainable, quality jobs.
- Collective initiatives that answer community social needs.
- Innovative projects exploring new sectors, methods or expertise.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form.
- Supporting documents for expenses.
- Supporting documents for revenues.
- Proof of other funding refusals, if applicable.
- Relevant annexes, such as additional information or photos.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Social economy businesses.
- Non-profit organizations with commercial activities.
- Cooperatives.
Who is not eligible
- Private businesses.
- Financial cooperatives.
- Non-profits without commercial activities.
- Businesses outside social economy.
- Businesses with a sexual, religious or political nature.
Eligible expenses
- Capital expenses such as land, buildings, equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Technology, software and software licenses.
- Service expenses such as permits, professional fees, consultants, studies and incorporation costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Regular operating costs, such as rent, salaries, insurance and inventory.
- Working capital and debt financing.
- Projects already completed or expenses incurred before submission, if financed by the subsidy.
- Research and development activities.
- Retail or restaurant projects, except proximity services in specific cases.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of Papineau
Processing and Agreement
- Submit the complete application by email to the designated contact.
- The file is reviewed by the analysis committee.
- The MRC board makes the final decision.
- If approved, an agreement is signed electronically.
- Payments are issued after the agreement and required documents are received.
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 project costs. It supports social economy organizations and cooperative projects that create useful goods or services and respond to community needs.
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
Legally established in Quebec
Project aligned with MRC Papineau priorities
What expenses are eligible under Social Economy Development Fund?
Development of social economy projects that produce goods or services.
Projects that create sustainable, quality jobs.
Collective initiatives that answer community social needs.
Innovative projects exploring new sectors, methods or expertise.
Who can I contact for more information about the Social Economy Development Fund?
You can contact MRC Papineau by email at v.patoine@mrc-papineau.com or by phone at none.
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