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MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands
Funding for bridge and culvert repair projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Clermont, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to CAD 10,000 per project to support bridge and culvert repair on public lands in MRC de Charlevoix-Est. It helps fund plans and specifications, repairs, and related project costs for eligible projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Location
- Charlevoix-Est
- Clermont
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Bridge repair projects
- Culvert repair projects
- Preparation of plans and specifications
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Organization resolution authorizing the request, if applicable
- Project location map
- Cost estimate prepared by a qualified professional
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Vacation lease holders
- Legally constituted non-profit organizations
- Municipalities, MRCs, and municipal organizations
- Cooperatives with activities similar to a non-profit organization
Who is not eligible
- Private companies
- ZECs
Eligible expenses
- Plans and specifications
- Direct project costs such as salaries, professional fees, materials, equipment rental, and permit-related fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Routine road maintenance
- Routine maintenance of bridges or culverts
- Construction of a new road, bridge, or culvert
- Recurring costs such as snow removal or maintenance contracts
- Projects already completed
- Taxes reimbursed to the promoter
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de Charlevoix-Est
- Public lands, including non-organized territories and municipalized territories
Selection criteria
- Impact on the territory: up to 20 points
- Number of users served: up to 20 points
- Promoter expertise or partnerships: up to 10 points
- Realistic timeline: up to 10 points
- Financial partnership and promoter contribution: up to 40 points
How to apply
1
Preliminary eligibility check
Make sure that your project and your organization are eligible according to the established criteria.
2
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.
3
Submission of the request
Send the complete file to the MRC of Charlevoix-Est at the address or email of Stéphane Charest.
4
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.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligibility is reviewed by the regional watercourse inspector.
- Projects are technically pre-assessed by the project review committee.
- Investment decisions are made by the MRC council.
- An agreement is signed between the promoter and the MRC, when applicable.
Additional information
- An agreement may be required between the MRC and the promoter.
- All required permits and authorizations must be obtained before work begins.
- At least three financial partners must be involved in the project.
- Projects must receive a passing score of 60% to be funded.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands Program
What is the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands?
This program provides up to CAD 10,000 per project to support bridge and culvert repair on public lands in MRC de Charlevoix-Est. It helps fund plans and specifications, repairs, and related project costs for eligible projects.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
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:
Bridge or culvert repair project
On public lands
At least three financial partners
What expenses are eligible under MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands?
Bridge repair projects
Culvert repair projects
Preparation of plans and specifications
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 (MRC) by email at stephane.charest@mrccharlevoixest.ca or by phone at 418 439-3947, poste 5015.
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 Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Assistance Fund for Bridge and Culvert Repair Projects on State-Owned Lands is a Grant and Funding