MRC Témiscamingue — Fund YOUR SME

Who is eligible?

- Private enterprises or cooperatives engaged in commercial activities located in the MRC of Témiscamingue.- Must have less than 50 employees.- Must engage with suppliers based in Abitibi Témiscamingue, unless a valid reason is demonstrated.- Must have a physical establishment in Témiscamingue and commenced operations.- Eligible for one application per stream ('Branche ta PME' or 'PME durable') per business or entrepreneur.- Cannot be a municipal organization or a non-profit with no commercial activities.

Who is not eligible

Some entities are not eligible for the grant based on their organizational status or primary activities. These restrictions are designed to ensure that grant funds are allocated to eligible business entities that meet certain operational and commercial criteria.

• Municipal organizations are not eligible for the grant.
• Non-profit organizations (NPOs) without commercial activities are excluded from applying.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers specific eligible expenses related to the digital transformation and sustainable development projects for small businesses.

• Professional fees and travel expenses for consultants related to the "Branche ta PME" mandate.
• Software and hosting costs (maximum 1 year) for adding a transactional tool.
• Professional fees for the "PME durable" initiative.
• Training fees for accompanying professionals on sustainable development.
• Technological advancements or innovative and sustainable manufacturing processes.
• Processes supporting the green transition project.
• Equipment related to a sustainable development approach.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to companies located specifically in the Témiscamingue region. Eligibility is focused on businesses operating within this geographical area to support local development.

• Companies based within the Témiscamingue region, Quebec, Canada.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The maximum reimbursement amount is $3,000 per project, which equates to 50% of the eligible costs incurred before taxes.
• Reimbursement is for the incurred costs only; cost overruns are borne by the applicant.
• Canadian businesses must be engaged for hosting services, and expenses must be in Canadian dollars.
• Applicants must notify the Société de développement du Témiscamingue (SDT) if other contributions are offered during the review period.
• Applicants must not seek reimbursement for expenses already covered by another source.
• The Entente de contribution non remboursable must be signed by the applicant upon approval.