MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent

Targeted support for Quebec’s economically vulnerable RCMs

The MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent is one of the areas targeted by the new Canada Economic Development (CED) measure for the regions of Quebec.

Types of projects targeted : Projects must generate concrete economic spin-offs that will have a positive effect on the revitalization of these RCMs.
 
Examples of eligibles projects :
  • Launch and growth of businesses working mainly at the local or regional level.
  • Development and improvement of assets (tourism offering and other fixed assets related to local economic development) and planning of economic diversification initiatives.
  • Establishment of collective equipment in the heart of industrial zones that may contribute to economic development or community dynamism and become factors that attract.
  • Support to structure a local ecosystem that meets the needs of these businesses, stimulates collaboration among economic players, and fosters an entrepreneurial environment conducive to innovation and growth.
For SMEs :
  • Financial assistance of up to 75% of authorized costs.
  • This amount is generally repayable, without interest and without guarantee. Repayments begin two years after a project ends.
  • On an exceptional basis, non-repayable assistance below $100K may be considered, if certain conditions are met.
For NPOs :
  • Non-repayable financial assistance of up to 90% of authorized costs.