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Source verified October 3, 2026
MRC Lotbinière — Triple F
Financing for business transfer and growth
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Laurier-Station, Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Any promoter wishing to buy an existing business or having a growth project
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Overview
Provides up to $50,000 in financing for business transfer and growth projects in the MRC of Lotbinière. It supports eligible businesses under the local investment policy, with repayment terms of 36 to 60 months.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Start a business
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Lotbinière
- Laurier-Station
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
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Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Business transfer projects.
- Growth projects.
Documents Needed
- Completed, dated, and signed financial assistance application form
- Business plan and/or detailed project description; detailed breakdown of expenses; project financing plan and confirmation of any other financial assistance or financing related to the project
- Financial statements for the last three years, interim financial statements if the financial statements are more than six (6) months old or if the business has been in existence for less than one year, and projected financial statements
- Declaration of compliance with French-language requirements or copy of the francization certificate (business with 50 employees and +); declaration of compliance with employment equity or copy of the Employment Equity Access Program (business with 50 employees and +)
- Any other document required by the MRC de Lotbinière
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Any promoter wishing to buy an existing business or having a growth project
- Canadian citizen or landed immigrant
- Promoter who purchases a minimum of 25 % of the ownership interests in the business being acquired and commits by contract to become the majority owner
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of shares or assets
- For growth projects: equipment, machinery, building, software, and other expenses of the same nature
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of Lotbinière
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an investment committee.
- Funding is granted through an organization.
- Approval is subject to applicable conditions and terms.
- A competitive interest rate and a possible payment moratorium may apply.
Additional information
- The investment policy of the MRC of Lotbinière applies.
- Exceptions may apply under the policy.
- A Desjardins account is required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Lotbinière — Triple F Program
What is the MRC Lotbinière — Triple F?
Provides up to $50,000 in financing for business transfer and growth projects in the MRC of Lotbinière. It supports eligible businesses under the local investment policy, with repayment terms of 36 to 60 months.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Lotbinière — Triple F Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the MRC Lotbinière — Triple F program?
To be eligible for the MRC Lotbinière — Triple F program, you must:
Business applicant
Project under investment policy
Not for pre-startup companies
What expenses are eligible under MRC Lotbinière — Triple F?
Business transfer projects.
Growth projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Lotbinière — Triple F?
You can contact MRC de Lotbinière by email at isabelle.roy@mrclotbiniere.org or by phone at 418 926-3407.
Where is the MRC Lotbinière — Triple F available?
The MRC Lotbinière — Triple F program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.