Appui au fonctionnement d'organismes de développement économique ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Non-profit organizations and associations focused on economic development - Business development organizations supporting entrepreneurship - Export promotion agencies and trade organizations - Regional economic development bodies - Industry associations with a mandate to support member businesses - Organizations must be legally constituted and operational in Quebec - Must demonstrate a primary mission aligned with entrepreneurship, economic development, or export support ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable operating assistance - Funding Structure: Direct financial aid for operational expenses - Matching Requirements: Variable depending on organization type and project scope (typically partial funding) - Repayability: Not repayable—funds are provided as a grant, not a loan - Payment Method: Usually disbursed annually or according to approved budget milestones - Specific Amount: Varies by program year and available budget allocation ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Salaries and wages for staff dedicated to economic development activities - Administrative and operational costs of the organization - Marketing and promotion of entrepreneurship programs and services - Training and capacity-building programs for entrepreneurs - Professional services (accounting, legal, consulting) related to core operations - Export development initiatives and trade mission coordination - Business support services (mentoring, networking, advisory) - Communications and outreach materials for entrepreneurship promotion - Technology and office infrastructure supporting service delivery - Program delivery costs directly supporting economic development mandate ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Mandate Verification: Organization must clearly demonstrate mandate in entrepreneurship, economic development, or export support - Financial Accountability: Recipient must maintain audited financial statements and transparent accounting practices - Performance Reporting: Annual activity reports and impact metrics required - Funding Use Restrictions: Money must be used exclusively for eligible operational purposes aligned with stated mission - Non-Displacement: Funding cannot replace existing stable funding sources - Governance Requirements: Organization must have formal board of directors or governance structure - **Budget