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Support Policy For Businesses
Funding for business expansion and establishment projects
Last Update: May 25, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program supports private companies and social economy businesses in their expansion or establishment projects. It offers non-repayable funding of up to $15,000 per project for eligible activities in tourism and in industrial, commercial, agricultural, and scientific development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Trois-Rivieres
- Quebec
- 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
- Business expansion projects
- Business establishment projects
- Tourism projects focused on offer diversification
- Innovative industrial, commercial, agricultural, and scientific projects that create jobs
- Projects with direct environmental and sustainable development benefits
Documents Needed
- Application form for financial assistance
- Copy of incorporation charter
- Latest two years of financial statements, if applicable
- Partner financial commitment letters, if available
- Executive summary
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Cooperatives
- Private non-profit businesses in the social economy
- Private incorporated companies
- Self-employed workers
Who is not eligible
- Private businesses in the financial sector
- Retail, personal services, and highly competitive sectors such as restaurants, bars, beauty salons, and hair salons
- Businesses under restructuring
Eligible expenses
- Leasehold improvements and other capital assets
- Professional fees related to capital assets
- Equipment purchases, including machinery and rolling stock
- Environmental and sustainable development projects
- Technology, software, patents, and pre-commercialization or prototyping costs
- Specialized studies for a structuring project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Completed projects
- Projects not compliant with Ville de Trois-Rivières policies
- Retail, restaurant, and accommodation projects
- Normal operating costs, marketing, promotions, sponsorships, working capital, debt service, capital losses, and capital replacement
Eligible geographic areas
- Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for eligibility by an IDE Trois-Rivières industrial commissioner
- Eligible projects are reviewed and recommended before being presented to the project approval committee and the board of directors
- Applicants receive the decision in writing
- Funded projects are followed up after approval
Additional information
The grant aims to support private and social economy businesses in their expansion or start-up projects, giving priority to initiatives with significant growth-generating impacts and with special attention to certain demographics and industries.
- Non-repayable grant with a maximum amount of $20,000, which can increase to $40,000 for projects with significant growth impacts.
- Assistance rate up to 80% for social economy businesses and 50% for private for-profit businesses.
- Projects selected are subject to a memorandum of understanding detailing disbursement conditions and obligations.
- Priority is given to business succession projects and proponents aged 18 to 35, particularly in industrial and high-tech sectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Support Policy For Businesses Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Support Policy For Businesses. 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 Support Policy For Businesses?
The program supports private companies and social economy businesses in their expansion or establishment projects. It offers non-repayable funding of up to $15,000 per project for eligible activities in tourism and in industrial, commercial, agricultural, and scientific development.
How much funding can be received?
Support Policy For Businesses Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $40,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Support Policy For Businesses program?
To be eligible for the Support Policy For Businesses program, you must:
Project in Trois-Rivières
20% minimum contribution
Positive ESG assessment
What expenses are eligible under Support Policy For Businesses?
Business expansion projects
Business establishment projects
Tourism projects focused on offer diversification
Innovative industrial, commercial, agricultural, and scientific projects that create jobs
Projects with direct environmental and sustainable development benefits
Who can I contact for more information about the Support Policy For Businesses?
You can contact City of Trois-Rivières by email at info@idetr.com or by phone at 819 374-4061.
Where is the Support Policy For Businesses available?
The Support Policy For Businesses program is available Quebec, Quebec.
Is the Support Policy For Businesses a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support Policy For Businesses is a Grant and Funding