Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP): Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF)

Amount:

Type:

Grant

Description:

CED’s assistance under the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF) aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and communities in eastern Quebec (Gaspésie and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine) directly affected by the storm. The aim of this fund is to contribute to recovery efforts and restore economic activity.

Comments on Funding:

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

Eligibility:

Applicants must:
1. have an immediate need, demonstrate quantifiable losses or damage that are a direct result of Hurricane Fiona; and
2. have exhausted all other sources of financial support, such as insurance and provincial relief programs;
3. be small and medium sized enterprises;
4. be Non-Profit Organizations* including:
1. economic development organizations that provide essential services to SMEs;
2. local economic development associations.
3. be municipalities;
4. be Indigenous organizations.
*Public organizations subject to the Loi sur le ministère du Conseil exécutif (M-30) must have authorization from the Government of Quebec.

Application Steps:

For details, contact CED.

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified.

Other Things to Note:

As all the funds available for the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund have been allocated, new funding applications under this Fund are no longer accepted.The HFRF will be in effect until March 31, 2025.

Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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