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Latest source updateLast Update: April 2, 2026Latest change: Complete program details for the Social Economy Development Fund have been captured, including funding terms, eligibility criteria, and application process.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 2, 2026
Latest change: Complete program details for the Social Economy Development Fund have been captured, including funding terms, eligibility criteria, and application process.
Social Economy Development Fund program details now available
The MRC de Papineau website now displays full program details for the Social Economy Development Fund. The grant provides non-reimbursable funding of up to $10,000 per company or 80% of eligible expenses, targeting OBNLs, cooperatives, and social economy projects that meet social needs identified in the territory. Non-profit organizations must obtain mandatory CDROL attestation to be eligible. Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year or until funds are exhausted, with applicants required to contact the economic development team and complete a uniformized realization report upon project completion.
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Papineau
- Outaouais
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
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.
- Businesses registered with the REQ for more than 12 months.
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
Selection criteria
- Alignment with MRC of Papineau priorities.
- Project viability.
- Project quality.
- Impact on the organization and the region.
- Sustainable development bonus.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact and validation
- Contact the economic development team to validate your project.
- Obtain the application form.
- Step 2: Submit the file
- Send all required documents before the deadline.
- Step 3: Decision and agreement
- Receive the decision notice.
- Sign the electronic agreement if approved.
- Step 4: Final reporting
- Submit the realization report and supporting documents to receive the final payment.
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
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 businesses
Established in Quebec and located in the MRC of Papineau
Registered with the REQ for more than 12 months
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 k.perrier@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