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Targeted support for Quebec’s economically vulnerable RCMs
Support for economic development projects in Quebec
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 75
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Mauricie, Outaouais, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports economic development projects in Quebec’s most vulnerable RCMs. It offers financial assistance for business growth, tourism, primary processing, and community vitality initiatives, with up to 75% of authorized costs for SMEs and up to 90% for NPOs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Educational services
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
Location
- Mauricie, Outaouais, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Launch and growth of locally or regionally focused businesses.
- Tourism projects, including accommodation and attraction improvements.
- Primary processing projects in agri-food, fisheries, forestry, and mining.
- Projects that strengthen community vitality and essential local services or retail.
- Projects that support business productivity, expansion, technology adoption, or market development.
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Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium-sized enterprises.
- Non-profit organizations.
- Business associations.
- Cooperatives.
- Cégeps and universities.
- Municipalities and municipal economic development agencies.
Eligible expenses
- All project costs directly related to implementation and deemed reasonable by CED.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs that are not essential or not directly related to the project.
- Refinancing existing debt.
- Purchasing an asset above its fair market value.
- Amortization expenses.
- Goodwill costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Côte-Nord
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Mauricie
- Nord-du-Québec
- Outaouais
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program guidelines
- Read the program guidelines carefully before submitting a project.
- Confirm that the project fits the program’s eligible activities and targeted areas.
- Step 2: Prepare the project proposal
- Prepare a project proposal for submission.
- Step 3: Submit the project
- Use the program’s project submission process as indicated in the guidelines.
Additional information
- The program is part of REGI and QEDP.
- It is currently open to project proposals.
- Specific program flexibilities apply to eight targeted economically vulnerable RCMs.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Targeted support for Quebec’s economically vulnerable RCMs Program
What is the Targeted support for Quebec’s economically vulnerable RCMs?
This program supports economic development projects in Quebec’s most vulnerable RCMs. It offers financial assistance for business growth, tourism, primary processing, and community vitality initiatives, with up to 75% of authorized costs for SMEs and up to 90% for NPOs.
How much funding can be received?
Targeted support for Quebec’s economically vulnerable RCMs Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $75 per project.
Who is eligible for the Targeted support for Quebec’s economically vulnerable RCMs program?
To be eligible for the Targeted support for Quebec’s economically vulnerable RCMs program, you must:
Project must create economic spin-offs.
Project must support RCM revitalization.
Project must fit eligible activities.
What expenses are eligible under Targeted support for Quebec’s economically vulnerable RCMs?
Launch and growth of locally or regionally focused businesses.
Tourism projects, including accommodation and attraction improvements.
Primary processing projects in agri-food, fisheries, forestry, and mining.
Projects that strengthen community vitality and essential local services or retail.
Projects that support business productivity, expansion, technology adoption, or market development.
Who can I contact for more information about the Targeted support for Quebec’s economically vulnerable RCMs?
You can contact Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Targeted support for Quebec’s economically vulnerable RCMs available?
The Targeted support for Quebec’s economically vulnerable RCMs program is available Mauricie, Outaouais, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.
Is the Targeted support for Quebec’s economically vulnerable RCMs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Targeted support for Quebec’s economically vulnerable RCMs is a Grant and Funding