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MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program
Funding for sustainable forest management projects
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Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports sustainable forest management projects in the Capitale-Nationale region, with an annual regional envelope of $444,284. It funds forest planning, silvicultural work, multi-use road improvements, and activities that promote forest management and wood resource development.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Conduct research and development activities
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Charlevoix-Est
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2022
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Forest planning and consultation support for integrated forest management plans
- Silvicultural work on residual forest lands and private forest lands
- Improvement and maintenance of multi-use roads and related structures
- Activities that promote forest management and the value of forest resources
Documents Needed
- Project presentation and funding request form
- Project financial breakdown form
- Location map or cartography
- Supporting attestations and permits, if required
- Quotes or bids, if applicable
Sources and recorded changes
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Regional county municipalities (MRCs)
- Local municipalities and agglomeration councils
- Recognized Indigenous communities in Quebec
- Non-profit and for-profit organizations
- Private forest development agencies and delegation agreement holders
Who is not eligible
- Organizations registered in the Register of Enterprises Not Eligible for Public Contracts (RENA)
- Bankrupt organizations
- BGA holders and free-market wood buyers
- Wood harvest permit holders for supplying sawmills
- Government ministries and agencies
Eligible expenses
- Direct staff salaries and benefits
- Travel and lodging for project staff
- Materials, supplies, and equipment rentals for the project
- Expert fees, document preparation, and translation
- Advertising, promotion, permits, and limited supervision costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General administrative and operating costs
- Recoverable GST/QST amounts
- Project planning and final report preparation costs
- New multi-use road construction and recreational trails
- Costs incurred before the financing agreement or after the final report
Eligible geographic areas
- Portneuf
- La Jacques-Cartier
- La Côte-de-Beaupré
- Charlevoix
- Charlevoix-Est
Selection criteria
- Project priority for the TGIRTs (20%)
- Quality of the project presentation (60%)
- Credibility and capacity of the applicant to carry out the project (20%)
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the local MRC coordinator
- Submit a short project draft with the project objective, nature, deliverables, timeline, and total cost.
- Step 2: Prepare the full project file
- Develop the project and obtain professional approval when needed.
- For objective 3.1, secure a favorable resolution from at least one TGIRT.
- Step 3: Submit the application to the MRC
- Send the required forms and supporting documents by mail or email to the relevant MRC.
- Make sure the MRC receives the application.
- Step 4: Follow the review and approval process
- Applications are reviewed by the MRC technical staff and analysis committee.
- Approved projects are included in the annual project register for ministry acceptance.
- Step 5: Sign the financing agreement and complete the project
- Provide the resolution authorizing your representatives to sign the agreement.
- Submit the final report and supporting documents by the required deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- The MRC first reviews whether the project is eligible.
- Eligible projects are sent to an analysis committee for funding recommendations.
- The MRCs make the project selection through the annual project register.
- The ministry must accept the register before funding can be confirmed.
- If approved, a financing agreement must be signed with the MRC.
Additional information
- Projects may require approval by a qualified professional.
- Funding agreements must be signed before the project can proceed.
- Final reports and supporting records are required.
- Late or incomplete reports may face penalties.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program Program
What is the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program?
This program supports sustainable forest management projects in the Capitale-Nationale region, with an annual regional envelope of $444,284. It funds forest planning, silvicultural work, multi-use road improvements, and activities that promote forest management and wood resource development.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program program?
To be eligible for the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program program, you must:
Eligible organization or entity
Eligible project objective
Within the program territory
What expenses are eligible under MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program?
Direct staff salaries and benefits
Travel and lodging for project staff
Materials, supplies, and equipment rentals for the project
Expert fees, document preparation, and translation
Advertising, promotion, permits, and limited supervision costs
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program?
You can contact MRC Charlevoix-Est by email at stephane.charest@mrccharlevoixest.ca or by phone at 418 439-3947 poste 5015.
Where is the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program available?
The MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program is a Grant and Funding