ID Gatineau — Fonds de diversification économique
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
A non-repayable municipal contribution of up to $100,000 for large-scale economic-diversification projects in Gatineau, including business implantation and expansion, strategic infrastructure, innovative-ecosystem development, and major cultural, tourism, or sports events. Available to companies accompanied by ID Gatineau whose projects are aligned with Gatineau's Strategic Economic Development Plan 2021–2026 and expected to generate significant economic impact for the city.
Eligibility Requirements
- Business must be located in or establishing operations in Gatineau
- Must be accompanied by ID Gatineau as part of their economic development program
- Project must align with the Gatineau Strategic Economic Development Plan 2021–2026
- Eligible projects: business implantation or significant expansion, strategic infrastructure, innovative-ecosystem development, major cultural/tourism/sports events
- Projects must demonstrate significant economic impact and diversification for the Gatineau region
- Applicant must have capacity to fund project costs beyond the contribution
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $100,000
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Municipal
- Deadline
- Ongoing
Program Scorecard
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How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipThis fund targets flagship economic-diversification projects — implanting a major employer, building infrastructure with broad economic impact, or attracting a significant event.
Rejection Pitfalls 6
- Project does not demonstrate significant economic diversification impact
Success Profile
Evaluation Criteria
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- 8-document checklist with what each reviewer is actually checking
- Your Application Game Plan — the print-ready PDF the preview below describes
- 5-step application timeline with prep hours per step
- Insider tip from program officers on what separates winners
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- Success profile + evaluation criteria — exactly what reviewers score on
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 8
Eligible Expenses 5
Ineligible Expenses 5
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
Ineligible Organizations
Funding Stack Strategy
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Clawback Risk
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