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Social Economy Support Fund
Non-repayable financial aid supporting social economy projects in Mauricie
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Mauricie
- 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
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- 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
- 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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- 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
Who is not eligible
- 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.
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.
Eligible geographic areas
- Mauricie region, Quebec
Additional information
- 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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Social Economy Support Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Social Economy Support 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 Support Fund?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Social Economy Support Fund Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Social Economy Support Fund program?
To be eligible for the Social Economy Support Fund program, you must:
Must be a social economy enterprise (cooperative or non-profit with a commercial component) in Mauricie
Must not be insolvent or under financial restructuring
Project must have a collective impact and comply with social economy principles
What expenses are eligible under Social Economy Support Fund?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Social Economy Support Fund?
You can contact Social Economy Mauricie by email at accompagnement@esmauricie.ca.
Where is the Social Economy Support Fund available?
The Social Economy Support Fund program is available Mauricie, Quebec.
Is the Social Economy Support Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Social Economy Support Fund is a Grant and Funding