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Specialized Support Fund
Non-repayable support for business improvement projects
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This non-repayable fund supports businesses seeking help to solve a problem or improve their situation with the support of an external consultant. It can fund acquisition, expansion, or consolidation projects, with support of up to 50% for private companies and 80% for non-profits, to a maximum of CAD 4,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Maskinongé
- Mauricie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Acquisition projects.
- Expansion projects.
- Consolidation projects.
Documents Needed
- Paid invoices.
- Supporting documents required by the funding body’s scoring grid.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private businesses.
- Social economy organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Religious organizations.
- Sexual, political, spiritual, or esoteric businesses.
- Businesses whose activities could be controversial or harm the reputation of the MRC of Maskinongé or other government bodies.
Eligible expenses
- Consulting fees from an external consultant or firm.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of Maskinongé.
Selection criteria
- Applications are evaluated according to the fund’s scoring grid.
- Special projects require approval from the CDÉT and the MRC Council.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is assessed under the fund’s scoring grid.
- Funding is approved by the CDÉT and the MRC Council for special projects.
- Payment is made after paid invoices are submitted.
Additional information
- The grant is non-repayable.
- Funding is provided upon submission of paid invoices.
- Additional support may be available for special projects, subject to approval.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Specialized Support Fund Program
What is the Specialized Support Fund?
This non-repayable fund supports businesses seeking help to solve a problem or improve their situation with the support of an external consultant. It can fund acquisition, expansion, or consolidation projects, with support of up to 50% for private companies and 80% for non-profits, to a maximum of CAD 4,000.
How much funding can be received?
Specialized Support Fund Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $4,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Specialized Support Fund program?
To be eligible for the Specialized Support Fund program, you must:
Legally incorporated and REQ-registered.
Business location in MRC of Maskinongé.
Project supported by an external consultant.
What expenses are eligible under Specialized Support Fund?
Acquisition projects.
Expansion projects.
Consolidation projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Specialized Support Fund?
You can contact MRC de Maskinongé (MRC) by email at audrey.pichette@mrc-maskinonge.qc.ca or by phone at 819 228-9461.
Where is the Specialized Support Fund available?
The Specialized Support Fund program is available Mauricie, Quebec.
Is the Specialized Support Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Specialized Support Fund is a Grant and Funding