MRC Témiscamingue — Fund YOUR SME

The MRC Témiscamingue — Fund YOUR SME offers financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing digital strategies and sustainable practices. This grant is structured to provide co-financing and reimbursement options for eligible costs incurred by participating businesses.

• The grant covers up to 50% of the eligible project costs under the "Branche ta PME" and "PME durable" sections.
• The maximum reimbursement amount provided per project will not exceed CAD 3,000, exclusive of taxes.
• Reimbursement is available for costs incurred related to professional fees and specific project-related expenses as detailed in each funding section.

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria involving business structure, location, and operations.

• The applicant must be a private company or a cooperative with commercial activities.
• The applicant must have fewer than 50 employees.
• The applicant business must operate in the Témiscamingue area and have established its operations.
• The applicant must engage with a business or supplier from Abitibi Témiscamingue, unless proven impossible.
• The applicant must complete the application form, provide supplier quotes, and meet all specified conditions.
• The applicant must notify the Société de développement du Témiscamingue (SDT) of any additional funding offers during the application process.
• The claimed expenses must not be funded from another source.
• The applicant must agree to and sign the Non-Repayable Contribution Agreement and fulfill its conditions.

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.