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MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) - Quebec - Canada
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MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

Financing for business growth and succession
Offered by
MRC Vallée de la Gatineau
Funding available
$ 300,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Outaouais, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

For-profit businesses

See full eligibility

Overview

The program provides financing of up to $150,000 per beneficiary through the FLI, with a maximum FLS balance of $100,000 per business. It supports business start-up, growth, improvement, transformation, acquisition, and entrepreneurial succession in the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau
  • Outaouais
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Non-financial cooperative
  • Social economy enterprise
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Social Services
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Employment and Training
  • Business Associations
Target groups
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • Fee-for-service model
  • Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
  • Regional

Next Steps

1
Determine your project

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Business start-up
  • Business improvement and transformation
  • Business growth and expansion
  • Entrepreneurial succession
  • Business acquisition

Documents Needed

  • Completed, dated, and signed application form
  • Business plan or detailed project description
  • Detailed breakdown of project expenses
  • Financial package and proof of other financing
  • Financial statements for the last three years

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • For-profit businesses
  • Cooperatives with commercial activities
  • Non-profit organizations with commercial social economy activities

Who is not eligible

  • Businesses registered in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA)
  • Government-owned or government-controlled entities
  • Businesses under bankruptcy or creditor arrangement protection
  • Businesses in arms, fossil fuels, gambling, violent games, sexual exploitation, real estate development, or tobacco and drugs sectors

Eligible expenses

  • Working capital needed for the project
  • Technology, equipment, machinery, vehicles, land, and buildings
  • Construction, renovation, expansion, and site or premises development
  • Professional fees such as feasibility studies, audits, impact studies, and implementation support
  • Acquisition of business shares or assets for succession projects

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Costs incurred before the application is submitted
  • Debt service and repayment of future loans
  • Research and development expenses
  • Normal operating expenses
  • Provincial sales taxes

Eligible geographic areas

  • MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau
  • Quebec

Selection criteria

  • Economic viability and repayment capacity
  • Promoters’ knowledge and experience
  • Environmental and social benefits
  • Openness toward workers and labour relations
  • Participation of other financial partners

How to apply

  • Step 1: Prepare the application
    • Complete and sign the financial aid application form.
    • Prepare the business plan or detailed project description and the financial package.
  • Step 2: Gather supporting documents
    • Attach the requested financial statements and any other required documents.
    • Include declarations related to francization and employment equity, if applicable.
  • Step 3: Submit to the MRC
    • Send the complete application file to the MRC for review.
    • The MRC processes applications as documents are received.

Processing and Agreement

  • The MRC handles admissibility, analysis, and decision-making.
  • Applications are reviewed continuously once the required documents are received.
  • The review takes into account fairness, available budget, and the program rules.
  • The MRC may request additional documents during the assessment.

Additional information

  • The policy was adopted on September 11, 2023.
  • The MRC provides support, advice, and technical assistance to applicants.
  • Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis once required information is submitted.
  • The MRC may refuse or stop funding if integrity requirements are not met.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) Program

What is the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)?

The program provides financing of up to $150,000 per beneficiary through the FLI, with a maximum FLS balance of $100,000 per business. It supports business start-up, growth, improvement, transformation, acquisition, and entrepreneurial succession in the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau.

How much funding can be received?

MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) program?

To be eligible for the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) program, you must: Operating in the MRC territory Legally incorporated business Commercial business project

What expenses are eligible under MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)?

Business start-up Business improvement and transformation Business growth and expansion Entrepreneurial succession Business acquisition

Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)?

You can contact MRC Vallée de la Gatineau.

Where is the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) available?

The MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) program is available Outaouais, Quebec.

Is the MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS) is a Loans and Capital investments