Economic development program for the revitalization of territories — DÉPART
Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec
Overview
Get a non-repayable contribution for your SME to stimulate the emergence, growth and expansion of entrepreneurs located in the territories of participating RCMs.
At a glance
| Categories | grant |
|---|---|
| Funding | $15,000 – $300,000 (up to 60% of eligible costs) |
| Status | Not accepting applications |
| Region | QC |
| Sectors | general |
Eligibility and requirements
Money Minimum: $15,000 Maximum: $125,000 This includes a: Up to $25,000 per year for the hiring of a technical or undergraduate professional or equivalent in the area of competency required by the job. Maximum of $35,000 per year to hire a university graduate professional (master’s or doctorate) in the area of expertise required for project deployment Maximum of $300,000 per business Funding limits This program will cover a maximum of 60% of eligible salary expenses May not exceed 40% of salary, including benefits, for a maximum period of 1 year. Stacking: For a feasibility study, you can combine the amount from this program with other government programs up to 80%. For other projects, you can combine the amount from this program with other government programs up to 70% You Have a for-profit business with 250 employees or fewer Are legally incorporated under the laws of the Government of Quebec or Canada You are established and active in Quebec Be registered in Quebec Other conditions may apply Note: The territories covered are: RCMs in the last quintile of the economic vitality index ranking The RCMs of the administrative region of Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, including the maritime community of the Magdalen Islands Appalachian RCM The MRC du Granit, which includes the city of Lac-Mégantic Indigenous communities located within the territorial boundaries of eligible RCMs and that originate from one of the nations recognized by the National Assembly of Quebec
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
Economic development program for the revitalization of territories — DÉPART is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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