Grant and Funding Programs Offered by La Mitis RCM (MRC)

Role of the MRC de La Mitis in the funding ecosystem

Main funding programs and funds

• Fonds « Développement La Mitis » – Uses wind‑energy royalties to support projects that strengthen the territory, via a municipal (PM 150) and a regional component targeting initiatives carried by municipalities and inter‑municipal groupings.
• Fonds régions et ruralité (FRR) – The MRC has agreements with the Government of Québec for several FRR streams. It publishes local priorities, admissible beneficiaries (private enterprises, co‑ops, non‑profits, educational institutions and municipalities) and application modalities, and reports annually on supported projects in volets 2, 3 and 4.
• Vitalisation and cooperation fund (FRR – Volet 4) – An envelope of several million dollars is dedicated to projects that improve the long‑term quality of life in Mitis municipalities, guided by a formal “cadre de vitalisation” and overseen by a multi‑stakeholder committee.
• RénoRégion fund – In partnership with the Société d’habitation du Québec, the MRC manages local intake for the RénoRégion program, allowing low‑ and modest‑income homeowner‑occupants in eligible rural areas to obtain substantial grants for major repairs.
• Entrepreneurship and business support – The “Aide à l’entrepreneuriat” section explains that the MRC has several funds to support economic development and job creation. Through a delegation agreement, the organization Mitis en Affaires applies the MRC’s general investment and financial aid policy, with public lists of investments by year.
• Donations and sponsorships fund – A dedicated fund provides small grants (up to a set annual maximum per organization) to non‑profits, charitable organizations and schools whose activities have a minimum reach across the MRC territory, with detailed eligibility criteria, exclusions and a structured review process.
• Programme d’appui aux collectivités – Volet municipal (PACMun) – Using financing from the ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration, the MRC offers grants to municipalities and organizations for intercultural projects that foster encounters and inclusion, with clear maximum amounts, 100% cost coverage and fixed intake deadlines.

General approach and governance