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MRC Brome-Missisquoi — The Brome-Missisquoi Pact 2025
QC, Canada
Funding for social development and inclusion projects
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
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- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
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- MRC Brome-Missisquoi
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grant_card_status|open
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The Brome-Missisquoi Pact 2025 offers a total fund of $100,000 to address poverty, social inclusion, and vulnerability in the region through projects undertaken by non-profit organizations and non-rebate cooperatives. Eligible activities must be community-driven and align with territorial social development priorities, encompassing areas such as food security, homelessness, transport, and access to community services.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
- Subventions awarded cannot exceed 90% of the total project costs.
- Contributions from the promoter can be in the form of time, money, or resources.
- Preference for projects with multiple funding sources that use this grant as leverage.
- Funding is granted through 2 or 3 disbursements.
- The specific terms and conditions of payments are determined on a per-project basis.
grant_single_labels|projects
- Projects addressing food security.
- Initiatives to reduce homelessness.
- Programs improving transportation accessibility.
- Projects enhancing access to socio-community services.
- Initiatives supporting mental health, particularly for youth.
- Efforts promoting inclusion of English-speaking and immigrant communities.
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- The applicant must be a non-profit organization or a cooperative without patronage whose mission includes providing services within the territory of the MRC de Brome-Missisquoi.
- Religious-based non-profit organizations and cooperatives are not eligible.
- The project must be a co-constructed initiative including the involvement of the MRC.
- The project must address social development issues identified by the Brome-Missisquoi Social Development Network and align with the strategic orientations and objectives of the Brome-Missisquoi Sustainable Territorial Development Plan 2024-2034.
- Projects beneficial to more than one service pole within the MRC and targeting identified vulnerable populations are preferred.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- Non-profit organizations operating within the MRC de Brome-Missisquoi region.
- Non-rebate cooperatives that provide services in the MRC de Brome-Missisquoi area.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
- Organizations with a religious character.
- The CLD of Brome-Missisquoi.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- Salaries and social charges related to employees directly involved in the project.
- Consultant fees, professional services, or subcontracting for external services.
- Costs associated with staff training and development involved in the project.
- Travel, accommodation, and meal expenses related to project activities.
- Communication and advertising expenses, including project advertisement, design, and printing of promotional materials.
- Event expenses for conferences or workshops to promote project goals.
- Purchase of equipment and materials for assisting the target clientele.
- Administrative expenses, capped at 10% of the total project cost up to $5,000.
- Evaluation and monitoring costs related to assessing the project's impact.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
- Bedford: Bedford (canton), Bedford (ville), Notre-Dame-de-Stanbridge, Saint-Armand, Saint-Ignace-de-Stanbridge, Stanbridge East, Stanbridge Station, Pike River
- Bromont: Brigham et Bromont
- Cowansville: East Farnham, Cowansville, Dunham et Frelighsburg
- Farnham: Farnham et Sainte-Sabine
- Lac-Brome: Bolton-Ouest, Brome et Lac-Brome
- Sutton: Abercorn et Sutton
grant_single_labels|criteria
- Pertinence of the project concerning identified territorial issues by the Brome-Missisquoi Social Development Network: safety food, homelessness, transport, access to socio-community services, anxiety and distress, and inclusion of English-speaking and immigrant individuals. (20 points)
- Involvement of stakeholders: Participation of local partners and the MRC in the co-construction process and their continuous engagement throughout the project. (10 points)
- Target audience and vulnerability: Focus on vulnerable groups, particularly young individuals and seniors, addressing their specific needs with clear identification of the number of vulnerable persons reached. (10 points)
- Social impact of the project: Positive contributions towards social inclusion and citizen well-being with measurable and significant outcomes. (20 points)
- Scope of the project: Engagement with multiple municipalities or MRC service hubs. (10 points)
- Project sustainability and durability: Planning for project continuity beyond financial aid and compliance with sustainable development principles. (15 points)
- Budget: Realistic and well-defined financial planning with diversified funding sources. (5 points)
- Timeline: Realistic and well-structured project schedule. (5 points)
- Evaluation and follow-up: Presence of an evaluation and tracking plan with measurement indicators and targets. (5 points)
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: Obtain Application Form
- Contact Tania Szymanski at tszymanski@mrcbm.qc.ca or call 450 266-4900, ext. 281, to request the funding application form.
- Step 2: Assemble Project Proposal
- Prepare a detailed project proposal that aligns with the objectives of the Brome-Missisquoi Pact 2025.
- Ensure the proposal includes co-construction with the MRC involvement and addresses identified social development issues.
- Step 3: Compile Required Documents
- Resolution from the board of directors identifying the authorized signatory.
- A copy of the general regulations of your organization.
- "Statement of Information" for a legal entity from the business registry.
- Any other pertinent documents supporting the evaluation of the project.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Submit the completed application along with all required documents at any time, as there is no specific call for projects.
- Applications are accepted continuously until the funds are exhausted for the year.
- Step 5: Confirmation of Receipt
- Upon submission, await confirmation from the MRC that your application has been received and is under review.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- The Pacte Brome-Missisquoi encourages projects that have multiple sources of funding where the grant acts as a leverage to maximize impact.
- Promotion and communication about the outcomes of funded projects are part of the MRC's strategy to share successes and best practices within the community.
- Approved projects will have a specific agreement protocol signed between the designated representatives of the applicant organization and the MRC.
- The grant payment can be disbursed in up to three installments, with conditions set on a project-by-project basis.
grant_single_labels|contact
tszymanski@mrcbm.qc.ca
4502664900
