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Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2025
Location
La Tuque, Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Local investment support of up to $150,000 helps businesses finance startup, improvement, growth, expansion, and succession projects. It is designed to improve access to capital for eligible business projects in La Tuque and Mauricie.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- La Tuque
- Mauricie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business startup projects.
- Business improvement and transformation projects.
- Business growth and expansion projects.
- Entrepreneurial succession projects.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses.
- Cooperatives.
- Non-profit organizations with commercial activities.
Who is not eligible
- Publicly owned companies or government-controlled entities.
- Businesses in bankruptcy or insolvency.
- Companies using subcontractors listed in the RENA register.
- Businesses involved in unethical practices or activities affecting government integrity.
Eligible expenses
- Working capital needed to carry out the project.
- Capital expenses for equipment, machinery, technology, land, buildings, and site or premises work.
- Fees for feasibility studies, external audits, impact studies, and related professional services.
- Acquisition costs and transaction fees for business succession projects.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the application is submitted.
- Debt service, future loan repayments, capital losses, and capital replacements.
- Transactions between related businesses or partners.
- Research and development expenses.
- Normal operating expenses and Quebec sales taxes.
Eligible geographic areas
- La Tuque
- Mauricie
Selection criteria
- Economic viability of the business.
- Promoters’ knowledge and experience.
- Environmental and social benefits of the project.
- Working relationships with employees.
- Use of other financial partners and funding leverage.
How to apply
1
Eligibility Check
- Confirm that the company or organization is legally incorporated in Quebec.
- Ensure that it is not registered in the Registry of Ineligible Businesses for Public Contracts (RENA).
- Verify that all previous financial assistance obligations are being met.
- Ensure that the company is not a state-owned enterprise or under government control.
- Confirm eligibility according to the investment policy of the MRC.
2
Preparation of the request
- Identify the type of project: startup, transformation, growth, or entrepreneurial succession.
- Collect and prepare the required documents such as the feasibility study or impact assessment.
- Prepare a detailed budget of eligible expenses.
3
Submission of the request
- Contact the MRC or the local responsible organization to find out the specific terms.
- Submit all required documents according to the instructions provided by the MRC.
4
Tracking of the request
- Wait for receipt confirmation of the request by the MRC.
- Be prepared to provide additional information if requested by the MRC.
Processing and Agreement
- The MRC handles application eligibility, analysis, and decision-making.
- Funding conditions may vary by MRC investment policy.
Additional information
- The program is managed by the local MRC.
- Modalities may change according to the MRC's investment policy.
- It is available until December 31, 2025.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund Program
What is the Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund?
Local investment support of up to $150,000 helps businesses finance startup, improvement, growth, expansion, and succession projects. It is designed to improve access to capital for eligible business projects in La Tuque and Mauricie.
How much funding can be received?
Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund program?
To be eligible for the Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund program, you must:
Legally incorporated business or social economy entity.
Must operate in Quebec.
Must fit the MRC investment policy.
What expenses are eligible under Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund?
Business startup projects.
Business improvement and transformation projects.
Business growth and expansion projects.
Entrepreneurial succession projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund?
You can contact Ville de La Tuque by email at sdef@ville.latuque.qc.ca or by phone at 819 523-6111.
Where is the Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund available?
The Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund program is available Mauricie, Quebec.
Is the Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund is a Loans and Capital investments