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Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2
Support for local and regional development competencies
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The FRR Component 2 supports local and regional development through MRC-led intervention priorities. It funds activities such as territorial planning, municipal expertise and shared services, entrepreneurship support, community mobilization, sectoral agreements, and rural development, but no maximum funding amount is specified in the source.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop an online presence
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Territorial planning and development initiatives.
- Support and shared services for local municipalities.
- Entrepreneurship and business support activities.
- Community mobilization and structuring projects to improve living conditions.
- Sectoral development agreements and rural development initiatives.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Supporting documents listed in the application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal organizations
- Indigenous communities
- Non-profit organizations and cooperatives, except financial cooperatives
- Social economy enterprises
- For-profit businesses with an NEQ number under Component 2 only
Who is not eligible
- Private businesses in the financial sector
- Financial cooperatives
Eligible expenses
- Project-related expenses such as rent, travel, data, materials, and equipment.
- Planning and study costs, including salaries, benefits, and professional or contractual fees.
- Costs for project construction, development, implementation, or deployment.
- Costs linked to consultation with regional stakeholders.
- Administrative costs up to 5% of eligible expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses for projects already completed.
- Expenses incurred before the financial assistance agreement is signed.
- Loans, loan guarantees, and equity investments.
- Operating deficits, interest, loan repayments, and working capital replenishment.
- Project relocation outside the local municipality and lobbying expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are analyzed only after the completed form and all required supporting documents are received.
- The MRC may request additional documents during the review process.
- The usual response time after analysis begins is 30 to 60 days.
- Accepted projects are subject to a financial assistance agreement.
Additional information
The grant aims to support local and regional development in complementary alignment with other government programs. The management of the grant is undertaken by the MRC, which identifies its own intervention priorities and establishes support policies.
- Recipients can include any organization, excluding private financial sector enterprises and financial cooperatives.
- Funds can be utilized for planning mandates related to planning, development, and providing technical or subvention assistance to local municipalities.
- Eligible activities include promoting and supporting entrepreneurship, community mobilization, and implementing sectoral development agreements with government ministries or bodies.
- Potential support areas include social, cultural, economic, or environmental initiatives, and rural development projects.
- Interested parties are advised to contact their respective MRC for application procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2. 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 Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2?
The FRR Component 2 supports local and regional development through MRC-led intervention priorities. It funds activities such as territorial planning, municipal expertise and shared services, entrepreneurship support, community mobilization, sectoral agreements, and rural development, but no maximum funding amount is specified in the source.
Who is eligible for the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 program?
To be eligible for the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 program, you must:
Project must match MRC priorities.
Project must be within MRC territory.
Applicant must be an eligible organization.
What expenses are eligible under Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2?
Territorial planning and development initiatives.
Support and shared services for local municipalities.
Entrepreneurship and business support activities.
Community mobilization and structuring projects to improve living conditions.
Sectoral development agreements and rural development initiatives.
Where is the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 available?
The Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2?
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 is funded by Government of Québec