Social Economy Support Fund
grant_single|update April 24, 2025
QC, Canada
Non-repayable financial aid supporting social economy projects in Mauricie
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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- Social Economy Mauricie
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grant_card_status|open
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The Social Economy Support Fund offers financial assistance of up to $20,000 per year to support collective projects in Mauricie, including startup, innovation, training, as well as the development or expansion of social economy businesses. This program aims to encourage the emergence and growth of collective enterprises through the realization of structuring, innovative, and collectively focused projects.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
- Maximum financial support of $20,000 per year, up to a total of $40,000 for projects lasting up to two years.
- Up to 80% of eligible expenses covered for start-up and development projects.
- Up to 50% of eligible expenses covered for innovation and training projects.
- Up to 30% of eligible infrastructure expenses covered.
- Total public funding for a project cannot exceed 80% of eligible expenses.
grant_single_labels|projects
- Launching and developing new collective businesses in the social economy sector.
- Initiating and implementing innovative projects that foster social innovation or new product development within social enterprises.
- Supporting the consolidation, growth, or expansion of existing social economy enterprises through strategic projects.
- Carrying out feasibility studies, prototyping, or pilot initiatives to test new business ideas or markets.
- Undertaking projects aimed at digital modernization or improving organizational infrastructure to enhance viability and community impact.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 18,500
Modernizing the digital infrastructure of a community recycling centre
$ 18,000
Prototyping accessible sports equipment for people with disabilities
$ 15,000
Feasibility study for a community kitchen and event space
$ 18,000
Expanding local food delivery service for isolated seniors
$ 20,000
Developing a mobile app for community carpooling and ridesharing
$ 20,000
Launching a zero waste grocery collective with local suppliers
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- The applicant must be a social economy enterprise (cooperative or non-profit organization with commercial activities) located in Mauricie.
- Non-profit organizations must have a project aimed at developing a commercial activity.
- Promoter groups planning to start a social economy enterprise in Mauricie are eligible.
- The applicant organization or enterprise must not be insolvent or undergoing financial restructuring.
- The project must be collective in nature, have defined start and end dates, deliver measurable results, and respect the principles of the social economy.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- Social economy enterprises in Mauricie (cooperatives and non-profit organizations with a commercial component)
- Non-profit organizations in Mauricie with projects aimed at developing commercial activities
- Promoter groups with a project to start a social economy enterprise in Mauricie
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
- Enterprises or organizations deemed insolvent or under financial restructuring.
- Organizations whose projects serve exclusively their own interests and are not considered collective in nature.
- Companies or initiatives with religious, political, or sexual purposes, or those involving the sale of alcohol, or activities that could generate controversy.
- Projects duplicating the roles or activities of existing social economy enterprises or organizations, unless proven to be concerted and complementary in the territory.
- Organizations conducting activities already regulated by existing government programs, policies, laws, or regulations.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- Professional fees and salaries for personnel dedicated to the project.
- Direct costs for planning, studies, feasibility analyses, and project activities.
- Purchase or rental costs of tools, infrastructure, and equipment required for the project.
- Acquisition costs of land or capital assets related to the project.
- Development and marketing expenses, including mentoring, communications, and promotional materials.
- Costs related to intellectual property (such as patents).
- Travel, meals, and accommodation expenses directly linked to the project.
- Training fees and participation or registration costs for relevant activities and materials.
- Costs for digital development and upgrades (e.g., websites, applications, multimedia tools).
- Infrastructure work that positively impacts the viability or revenue of the organization.
- Operating expenses directly related to project start-up, for a maximum of 6 months and up to 10% of the total project costs.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
- Mauricie region, Quebec
grant_single_labels|criteria
- Collective impact and concertation of the project within the community.
- Achievement of tangible and measurable results within a defined timeframe.
- Complementarity with existing local initiatives and funding sources, without duplication or substitution.
- Alignment with the principles and structuring nature of social economy.
- Viability and long-term sustainability of the project.
grant_single_labels|apply
1
Identify funding opportunity
- Identify the relevant call for projects by the Social Economy Support Fund
- Review the program guidelines and eligibility criteria
2
Prepare application documents
- Gather required documents (application form, board resolution, financial statements, administrators list, partner letters)
- Prepare a detailed project description including objectives, expected outcomes, impact for the community, project cost breakdown and funding structure
3
Submit application form
- Submit the completed application form and documents to the Social Economy Pole of Mauricie (info@esmauricie.ca)
4
Receive acknowledgment of receipt
- Receive acknowledgment of receipt of the application
5
File review and eligibility check
- The Social Economy Pole reviews the file for completeness
- Pre-analysis of project eligibility according to program guidelines
6
Committee review and recommendations
- The project is analyzed by advisory and steering committees
- Recommendations and possible requests for justification or revision are made to the applicant
7
Acceptance or refusal notice
- Receive notification of acceptance or refusal
8
Sign the funding agreement
- Sign the funding agreement detailing the project conditions with the Social Economy Pole of Mauricie
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- Applications are accepted on a continuous basis; the analysis process may take up to four months, especially during the summer or when there is a high volume of submissions.
- The fund managers reserve the right to limit the number of approved applications and adjust grant amounts based on the available budget.
- If the project is eligible for another grant program, the application may be redirected to the appropriate agency.
- Any project modification after funding approval requires re-evaluation and approval by the fund's managing committee.
grant_single_labels|contact
accompagnement@esmauricie.ca