MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund

Who is eligible?

This fund is intended for municipalities, municipal organizations, and non-profit organizations (excluding financial cooperatives). Private businesses and groups of individuals are not eligible to apply for this funding.

Who is not eligible

The MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund is not accessible to certain types of entities based on their status. The restrictions ensure that funding is allocated to eligible organizations that promote community-oriented projects.

• Private for-profit companies.
• Groups of individuals.
• Cooperatives that are financial in nature.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers specific expenses directly associated with the development and execution of projects that adhere to the objectives of the MRC Charlevoix.

• Study of prefeasibility, analysis, or feasibility.
• Costs related to exploratory initiatives.
• Professional fees.
• Capital expenditures for assets such as land, building, equipment, machinery, fleet, incorporation fees, and other similar expenses.
• Acquisition of technology, software or systems, patents, and other related expenses.
• Other costs inherent to the development and implementation of the project.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is provided by the MRC de Charlevoix and is likely intended for projects that impact its economic territory. Eligible locations are determined by the jurisdiction of the funding body.

• Regions within the MRC de Charlevoix.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The grant cannot be used to finance activities or expenditures that have already been initiated or completed before the project submission to the MRC de Charlevoix.
• Ongoing operational costs of an organization cannot be covered by this financial assistance.
• Projects approved by the MRC council will be subject to a specific agreement protocol, outlining terms of financial aid payment and party obligations.
• A minimum investment of 20% from the applicant is required for a project to qualify for assistance.
• Financial assistance from combined government and MRC sources cannot exceed 80% of eligible project expenditures.
• Financial assistance is non-recurrent and will be distributed in two disbursements: 50% upon protocol signature and the remainder upon submission of required proof from the recipient organization.