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Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Support for local business development in La Tuque
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
La Tuque, Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports local business development in La Tuque with non-repayable financial assistance. It targets startup, expansion, succession and modernization projects, as well as strategic local businesses and proximity services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- La Tuque
- Mauricie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Startup, expansion, succession, or modernization of private businesses
- Projects that support local service businesses and proximity services
- Projects in primary, secondary, tertiary, or tourism sectors
- Projects related to bioeconomy and forest-based initiatives
Documents Needed
- Business plan or detailed project summary
- Any other document requested by the advisor
- Project cost estimate or quotation, when required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private businesses
- Proximity service businesses
- Businesses in primary, secondary, tertiary, or tourism sectors
Who is not eligible
- Financial sector businesses and financial cooperatives
- Projects of a religious, political, or sexual nature
- Businesses in gambling, combat sports, dating services, or arms, tobacco, or drug-related activities
- Businesses in bankruptcy, legal dispute, or payment default
Eligible expenses
- Land, buildings, equipment, furniture, machinery, and rolling stock
- Installation and rental of equipment
- Technology, software, patents, and professional fees
- Working capital for the first year of the project
- Incorporation fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Recurring operating expenses
- Debt service, loan repayments, and operating deficits
- Project costs incurred before a complete business plan or detailed project summary is submitted
- Research and development expenses and taxes
- Business relocation within the territory without municipal consent
Eligible geographic areas
- La Tuque Agglomeration
Processing and Agreement
- The file is reviewed by an SDÉF advisor and then analyzed by the investment advisory committee.
- The committee may recommend the project, refuse it, or request changes.
- If approved, a financing agreement must be signed before any payment is made.
- If refused, the applicant is informed in writing or by email.
- Approved project names and funding amounts may be disclosed publicly.
Additional information
- Application fees are free of charge.
- The names of supported projects and the amount awarded may be made public.
- If refused, a project can only be resubmitted after significant changes.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills?
This program supports local business development in La Tuque with non-repayable financial assistance. It targets startup, expansion, succession and modernization projects, as well as strategic local businesses and proximity services.
How much funding can be received?
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills program?
To be eligible for the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills program, you must:
Legally incorporated business in La Tuque
Startup, expansion, succession, or modernization project
Minimum 10% cash equity
What expenses are eligible under Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills?
Startup, expansion, succession, or modernization of private businesses
Projects that support local service businesses and proximity services
Projects in primary, secondary, tertiary, or tourism sectors
Projects related to bioeconomy and forest-based initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills?
You can contact Ville de La Tuque by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills available?
The Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills program is available Mauricie, Quebec.
Is the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills is a Other Support