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MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund
Funding for local vitality projects in Charlevoix-Est
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 5, 2023
Location
Clermont, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers non-repayable funding of up to $150,000 for private businesses and up to $100,000 per project for other eligible organizations. It supports projects that improve local services, quality of life, and regional economic potential through investments, development, modernization, and related activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 5, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Charlevoix-Est
- Clermont
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and improvement of local services
- Projects that improve quality of life and help attract or retain residents and workers
- Innovation, modernization, or diversification projects that strengthen business productivity
- Projects that maximize local assets and help address labour shortages
- Projects with significant economic and employment impact
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Business plan or project plan
- Financial plan, and financial forecasts for businesses
- Supporting studies, if applicable
- Financial statements for the last three years, if applicable
- Articles of incorporation, if applicable
- Board resolution authorizing the application
- Quotation documents for planned investments, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal organizations
- Indigenous communities
- Private businesses and social economy enterprises
- Cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations and education network organizations
Who is not eligible
- Private financial-sector companies
- Financial-sector cooperatives
- Businesses in the public contracts ineligibility registry (RENA)
- Applicants with unpaid amounts or disputes with the MRC
- Organizations that failed to meet prior MRC funding obligations in the last two years
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, consulting services, and studies
- Pre-startup and startup costs, including initial working capital
- Purchase of goods, equipment, and assets linked to the project
- Marketing, promotion, and advertising costs
- Leasehold improvements, repairs, expansion, construction, and purchase of land or a non-residential building
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating deficits, debt repayment, or working capital replenishment
- Costs already paid by the Government of Quebec for the same project
- Expenses not directly related to the project
- Professional fees above $150 per hour
- Salaries, loans, loan guarantees, equity investments, and recurring expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Charlevoix-Est MRC
Processing and Agreement
- The applicant must first meet with a vitality or economic development officer to confirm eligibility.
- The MRC may request additional information or documents during review.
- The internal MRC committee reviews the file once all documents are complete.
- The vitality committee evaluates the project and makes a recommendation to the council of mayors.
- Approved projects are signed under a funding agreement with the MRC.
Additional information
- An initial payment is made when the funding agreement is signed.
- Later payments depend on progress and accepted accountability documents.
- The final payment is issued after the final report is submitted.
- A funding agreement is required for approved projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund. 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 — Vitalization Fund?
This program offers non-repayable funding of up to $150,000 for private businesses and up to $100,000 per project for other eligible organizations. It supports projects that improve local services, quality of life, and regional economic potential through investments, development, modernization, and related activities.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund program?
To be eligible for the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund program, you must:
Project in Charlevoix-Est
Fits a vitality axis
Minimum 50% evaluation score
What expenses are eligible under MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund?
Development and improvement of local services
Projects that improve quality of life and help attract or retain residents and workers
Innovation, modernization, or diversification projects that strengthen business productivity
Projects that maximize local assets and help address labour shortages
Projects with significant economic and employment impact
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund?
You can contact MRC Charlevoix-Est by email at infofinancement@mrccharlevoixest.ca or by phone at 418 439-3947.
Where is the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund available?
The MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund is a Grant and Funding