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MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund
Support for collective projects in Charlevoix
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2024
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides support for new collective projects and initiatives in the MRC of Charlevoix. It funds feasibility studies, exploratory activities, professional fees, capital expenditures, and other costs related to project development and implementation.
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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
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Charlevoix
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New projects and collective initiatives
- Pre-feasibility, analysis, or feasibility studies
- Exploratory initiatives
- Project development and implementation
Documents Needed
- Letter of introduction including the requested amount
- Resolution authorizing the submission and naming a signatory
- Copy of the letters patent
- Copy of the financial statements for the last three years
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities, municipal organizations, and MRCs
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives, except financial and medical cooperatives
Who is not eligible
- Private businesses
- Groups of individuals
Eligible expenses
- Pre-feasibility, analysis, or feasibility studies
- Exploratory process costs and professional fees
- Capital expenses such as land, buildings, equipment, machinery, and vehicles
- Incorporation costs, technologies, software, and patents
- Other costs related to project development and implementation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before submitting the project
- Regular operating expenses of an organization
- Infrastructure, service, work, or routine operating projects usually funded by municipal or government budgets
- Debt service, future loan repayments, or already completed projects
- Projects showing a recurring need for financing
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of Charlevoix, Quebec
Selection criteria
- Response to the fund’s objectives
- Quality, originality, and innovative nature of the project
- Support from the community
- Coherence of the financial structure
- Link with the MRC of Charlevoix FRR intervention priority
How to apply
- Submit the request to the SDLE of the MRC of Charlevoix by mail, in person, or by email.
Processing and Agreement
- Projects authorized by MRC council resolution are subject to a funding agreement between the MRC and the eligible organization.
- The agreement defines the payment conditions and the obligations of the parties.
- Unless otherwise stated, 50% is paid at the signing of the agreement.
- A second payment is made upon submission of all supporting documents required by the MRC of Charlevoix, including a final report.
Additional information
- The aid is a non-recurring subsidy.
- The policy is part of the SDLE investment policy framework.
- Funding is not guaranteed to be renewed for future requests, even if the maximum amount has not been reached.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund Program
What is the MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund?
This program provides support for new collective projects and initiatives in the MRC of Charlevoix. It funds feasibility studies, exploratory activities, professional fees, capital expenditures, and other costs related to project development and implementation.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund program?
To be eligible for the MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund program, you must:
Project must align with the fund’s objectives
Project must show economic and social impact
Required permits and authorizations must be in place
What expenses are eligible under MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund?
New projects and collective initiatives
Pre-feasibility, analysis, or feasibility studies
Exploratory initiatives
Project development and implementation
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund?
You can contact MRC Charlevoix (MRC) by email at ascallon@mrccharlevoix.ca.
Where is the MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund available?
The MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund is a Grant and Funding