MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Who is eligible for the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands program?

To be eligible for the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands program, you must: • The applicant must be a holder of a vacation lease, a legally constituted non-profit, a municipality, MRC, or similar municipal body. • Private companies and ZECs are not eligible.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands?

You can contact MRC Charlevoix-Est by email at stephane.charest@mrccharlevoixest.ca or by phone at 418 439-3947.

Q: Where is the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands available?

The MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands program is available the province of QC.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Clermont, QC

Charlevoix-Est funding for public bridge and culvert repairs

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $10,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The Fonds d’aide aux projets de réfection de ponts et ponceaux sur les terres du domaine de l’État provides up to $10,000 or 50% of the applicant's funding, whichever is lower, to support the refurbishment of bridges and culverts on public lands, aiming to maintain important access infrastructure and reduce the financial impact on territory users. Eligible activities include the refurbishment of bridges and culverts and the production of plans and specifications.

Financing terms and conditions

This grant facilitates financial support from MRC Charlevoix-Est for bridge and culvert repair projects by establishing clear funding conditions and limits. The assistance is designed to alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with infrastructure repairs on state-owned lands.

The maximum financial assistance per project is $10,000 or 50% of the applicant's contribution, whichever is lower.
Funding is conditional upon the signing of an agreement between the MRC and the promoter.
Projects must have at least three financial partners to qualify for funding.
Applicants are responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and authorizations.

Activities funded

Repair of a bridge located on state-owned land.
Repair of a culvert on lands within the public domain.
Creation of plans and specifications for bridge or culvert repair projects.

Eligibility

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the applicant's profile and project nature.

The applicant must be a holder of a recreational lease, a legally constituted non-profit organization (NPO), a municipality, MRC, or any municipal organization, or a cooperative whose activities are similar to those of a non-profit organization.
The project must involve the refurbishment of an existing bridge or culvert, or pertain to plans and specifications for such a refurbishment.
The project should benefit more than one user, such as providing access to more than one recreational lease.
The financial plan must include at least three financial partners.

Who is eligible?

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on the project's impact, user reach, the expertise of the promoter, feasibility of the timeline, financial partnerships, and promoter's financial participation.

Impact on the Territory (20 points)Limited impact with a short-term benefit (1 to 5 years) - 10 points
Positive impact with a medium-term benefit (5 to 20 years) - 15 points
Important impact with a long-term benefit (more than 20 years) - 20 points
Users (20 points)Low use by 2 to 5 vacationers - 10 points
Medium use by at least 2 user groups (e.g., vacationers, snowmobilers, recreation, forest operations) - 15 points
High use by at least 3 user groups (e.g., vacationers, snowmobilers, recreation, forest operations) - 20 points
Promoter's Expertise (10 points)Demonstrated necessary expertise or established partnerships to complete the project - 10 points
Timeline (10 points)Project is realistic in terms of timeline - 10 points
Financial Partnership (20 points)3 partners - 10 points
4-5 partners - 15 points
More than 5 partners - 20 points
Promoter's Financial Participation (20 points)Participation between 5% and 10% of the project cost - 5 points
Participation between 10% and 20% of the project cost - 10 points
Participation between 20% and 50% of the project cost - 15 points
Participation of more than 50% of the project cost - 20 points

Who is not eligible

This grant excludes certain private companies and specific organizations from eligibility considerations. The restrictions ensure that the fund supports eligible promoters whose projects align with its objectives on public domains.

Private enterprises.
Zones d'exploitation contrôlée (ZEC).

Eligible expenses

The grant covers costs directly associated with the execution of the project.

Costs associated with the production of plans and specifications.
All expenses directly related to the realization of the project, such as salaries, professional fees, material, machinery and equipment rental, and permit application fees.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is specific to projects on state-owned lands managed or administered by the MRC of Charlevoix-Est in Quebec, Canada. The area must be within the public territory as identified by the MRC.

State-owned lands within the MRC of Charlevoix-Est.
Unorganized territories (TNO) under the MRC of Charlevoix-Est.
Municipal territories within the MRC of Charlevoix-Est.

Selection criteria

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria with allocated point scores to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives for infrastructure improvement and community benefit.

Impact on the territory: Limited impact in the short term (1-5 years) scores up to 10 points, positive impact in the medium term (5-20 years) scores up to 15 points, and important impact in the long term (more than 20 years) scores up to 20 points.
Users: Projects serving a small number of users (2-5) score up to 10 points, those serving at least two groups of users score up to 15 points, and those serving three or more user groups score up to 20 points.
Promoter expertise: Demonstration of necessary expertise or partnerships to complete the project scores up to 10 points.
Timeline: Realistic project timeline scores up to 10 points.
Financial partnership: Having three partners scores up to 10 points, four to five partners scores up to 15 points, and more than five partners scores up to 20 points.
Financial contribution from the promoter: Contribution between 5% and 10% of the project cost scores up to 5 points, between 10% and 20% scores up to 10 points, between 20% and 50% scores up to 15 points, and more than 50% scores up to 20 points.

How to apply

Preliminary eligibility check

Make sure that your project and your organization are eligible according to the established criteria.

Preparation of the application file

Contact the water course inspector, Stéphane Charest, for clarifications if needed.
Obtain and complete the aid application form.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of the application for your organization, if necessary.
Prepare a project location map.
Obtain a cost estimate prepared by a qualified professional.

Submission of the request

Send the complete file to the MRC of Charlevoix-Est at the address or email of Stéphane Charest.

Acceptance Process

Your request will be assessed for eligibility by the regional watercourse inspector.
The project analysis committee will conduct a preliminary technical analysis.
The MRC council will make a decision regarding the investment.
In the event of a favorable decision, sign the memorandum of understanding with the MRC of Charlevoix-Est.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Funding is conditional upon the signature of an agreement between the applicant and the MRC de Charlevoix-Est, when applicable.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
There must be at least three financial partners in the project.
The maximum financial assistance granted is $10,000 per project or 50% of the fund contribution from the applicants, whichever is lower.

Contacts

stephane.charest@mrccharlevoixest.ca

418 439-3947

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands?

The grant is intended to support projects that involve the repair of key infrastructures on public land, benefiting multiple users and enhancing access. Eligible activities are focused on repairing existing infrastructure, not on maintenance or new constructions. Repair of a bridge located on state-owned land. Repair of a culvert on lands within the public domain. Creation of plans and specifications for bridge or culvert repair projects.