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Support for Entrepreneurship, Economic Development and Business Support Organizations
Funding for Quebec business support organizations
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec City, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Wendake, Canada
Who can apply
Entrepreneurship, economic development, and business support organizations.
See full eligibility
Overview
Support for Entrepreneurship, Economic Development and Business Support Organizations funds entrepreneurship, economic development, and business support organizations in Québec Agglomeration and Wendake. It supports projects promoting entrepreneurship, economic development, and help for entrepreneurs or businesses, with eligible costs such as professional fees, startup working capital, and marketing.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec City, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Wendake
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
- Projects that promote entrepreneurship, economic development, and support for entrepreneurs or businesses.
Documents Needed
- Formulaire de demande de financement (PDF: 140 Ko)
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Entrepreneurship, economic development, and business support organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Social economy businesses, including non-profits and co-ops, that do not prove sound democratic governance.
- Applicants not discharged from a bankruptcy judgment, applicants listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts, or applicants that do not meet the high integrity standards expected of a recipient of public funds.
- Applicants who, in the two years before the application, failed to respect obligations linked to prior City of Québec financial assistance after formal notice.
- Applicants with amounts owing to the City of Québec.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, consulting services, and studies.
- Pre-startup costs, startup costs, and initial working capital needed to implement the project.
- Salaries for human resources assigned to the project.
- Data, material, and equipment acquisitions linked to the project, excluding rolling stock.
- Marketing, promotion, advertising, and general administrative expenses necessary to carry out the project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Charitable activities and payment of volunteers.
- Debt payments, repayment of existing loans, and replacement of government support or existing programs.
- Expenses incurred or completed before the date the substantially complete and compliant application file is submitted.
- Expenses to move a business or part of its production outside the Québec Agglomeration unless the City of Québec gives written consent.
- The portion of GST and QST recovered from governments.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec Agglomeration: Québec City, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, and L'Ancienne-Lorette, plus Wendake.
Selection criteria
- Quality and strength of the responsible business model.
- Financial capacity to complete the project and achieve its objectives.
- Viability and coherence of the proposal, including relevance, realistic financial structure, and partners involved.
- Mobilization of stakeholders, regional cohesion, organizational management capacity, and the project's distinctive, innovative, environmental, social, and governance dimensions.
- Project impacts and structuring effect, especially job creation, removal of development barriers, and demonstrated need for financial assistance.
Processing and Agreement
- The project's admissibility does not guarantee financial assistance.
- The proposed amount depends on available funds and the assessed need for financial assistance.
- Any amounts owing to the City of Québec may be deducted from disbursements, including taxes, SDC contributions, and fines arising from infractions.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support for Entrepreneurship, Economic Development and Business Support Organizations Program
What is the Support for Entrepreneurship, Economic Development and Business Support Organizations?
Support for Entrepreneurship, Economic Development and Business Support Organizations funds entrepreneurship, economic development, and business support organizations in Québec Agglomeration and Wendake. It supports projects promoting entrepreneurship, economic development, and help for entrepreneurs or businesses, with eligible costs such as professional fees, startup working capital, and marketing.
Who is eligible for the Support for Entrepreneurship, Economic Development and Business Support Organizations program?
To be eligible for the Support for Entrepreneurship, Economic Development and Business Support Organizations program, you must:
The applicant must be an entrepreneurship, economic development, or business support organization.
The project must promote entrepreneurship, economic development, or support for entrepreneurs or businesses.
The organization must demonstrate a willingness to act in sustainable development.
What expenses are eligible under Support for Entrepreneurship, Economic Development and Business Support Organizations?
Projects that promote entrepreneurship, economic development, and support for entrepreneurs or businesses.
Who can I contact for more information about the Support for Entrepreneurship, Economic Development and Business Support Organizations?
You can contact Quebec City by email at degp@ville.quebec.qc.ca.
Where is the Support for Entrepreneurship, Economic Development and Business Support Organizations available?
The Support for Entrepreneurship, Economic Development and Business Support Organizations program is available across Canada.
Is the Support for Entrepreneurship, Economic Development and Business Support Organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support for Entrepreneurship, Economic Development and Business Support Organizations is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Support for Entrepreneurship, Economic Development and Business Support Organizations?
Support for Entrepreneurship, Economic Development and Business Support Organizations is funded by Quebec City