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Specialized Support Fund
Non-repayable support for business improvement projects
Offered by
Funding available
$ 4,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Businesses in bioalimentaire, except commerce and restaurant, local services, manufacturing, business services, or tourism.
See full eligibility
Overview
Fonds d’accompagnement spécialisé provides non-repayable assistance to businesses in the MRC of Maskinongé, supporting private companies and social economy OBNLs to solve problems or improve their situation. Funding can cover acquisition, expansion, or consolidation projects and may reach up to 50% for private companies, 80% for OBNLs, and 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 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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?
- Businesses in bioalimentaire, except commerce and restaurant, local services, manufacturing, business services, or tourism.
- OBNLs only if they are social economy enterprises.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses in bioalimentaire commerce and restaurant.
- Religious, 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?
Fonds d’accompagnement spécialisé provides non-repayable assistance to businesses in the MRC of Maskinongé, supporting private companies and social economy OBNLs to solve problems or improve their situation. Funding can cover acquisition, expansion, or consolidation projects and may reach up to 50% for private companies, 80% for OBNLs, and CAD 4,000.
How much funding can be received?
Specialized Support Fund Funds up to 80% 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:
The company must be legally constituted and registered with the REQ.
The company must have a business location in the MRC of Maskinongé.
For OBNLs, only social economy enterprises are eligible.
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 8192289461.
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