Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: 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

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2?

Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 is funded by Gouvernement du Québec

Q: 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: • All organizations, except private companies in the financial sector and financial cooperatives, are eligible for technical assistance or a grant. • Eligibility is determined by the priorities and policies of the MRC.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2?

You can contact Gouvernement du Québec.

Q: 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 QC.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Support for local and regional development competencies

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The grant from the Fonds régions et ruralité (FRR) – Volet 2 aims to support local and regional development efforts by the MRCs, providing technical assistance or grants for activities such as planning, supporting municipalities, promoting entrepreneurship, community mobilization, and rural development. The program is open to organizations, excluding financial sector enterprises and cooperatives, in line with the priorities set by each MRC, although the maximum funding amount is not specified.

Activities funded

This grant supports projects that enhance local and regional development through various planning and expertise-driven initiatives. The eligible activities aim to strengthen community infrastructure and socio-economic standards.

Planning and development assignments that focus on local and regional improvement.
Providing professional expertise or establishing service-sharing agreements in areas such as social, cultural, tourism, environmental, and technological fields to support local municipalities.
Promoting entrepreneurship and supporting business and entrepreneurial activities.
Mobilizing communities and facilitating projects that enhance living conditions in social, cultural, economic, or environmental domains.
Establishment, funding, and implementation of sectoral development agreements with government ministries or organizations, and potentially other partners.
Supporting rural development initiatives.

Eligibility

Eligibility for this grant is based on the priorities and policies set by the MRC, with specific exclusions for certain types of businesses.

All organizations are eligible for technical assistance or a subsidy.
Private companies in the financial sector and financial cooperatives are excluded from eligibility.

Who is eligible?

According to the priorities and policies determined by the MRC, any organization is eligible for technical assistance or a grant, except for private companies in the financial sector and financial cooperatives.

Who is not eligible

This grant excludes certain companies and industries from eligibility due to their specific nature and main activity. These restrictions are designed to target support toward sectors that align with the grant's objectives for local and regional development.

Private companies in the financial sector.
Financial cooperatives.

Eligible expenses

This funding supports local and regional development efforts by prioritizing strategic initiatives in various domains. Eligible projects encompass a wide range of activities that foster community engagement and sustainable growth.

Execution of mandates related to planning for territorial layout and development.
Professional expertise support for local municipalities or establishing shared services in various sectors.
Promotion and support of entrepreneurship and businesses.
Community mobilization and support for projects that enhance living environments in social, cultural, economic, or environmental domains.
Establishing, financing, and implementing sectoral development agreements with governmental departments and other partners.
Support for rural development.

Eligible geographic areas

This fund is managed and distributed by the regional county municipalities (MRCs), which set the priorities and policies for local and regional development. The eligible geographical areas for companies are informed by the MRCs' jurisdictional boundaries.

Areas within the jurisdiction of any managing regional county municipality (MRC) in Quebec.

How to apply

Consultation of the Directory

Go to the website to consult the Directory of municipalities.
Identify the relevant Regional County Municipality (RCM) for submitting your application.

Contact with the MRC

Contact the chosen MRC to obtain specific information about the submission process.
Check the intervention priorities and support policies of the MRC.

Preparation of the request

Gather all necessary documents and information according to the requirements of the MRC.
Prepare a clear description of the project and the support requested.

Submission of the request

Submit the application to the MRC according to the received instructions.
Meet the specified deadlines for submitting applications.

Follow-up on the request

Maintain regular follow-up with the MRC to know the progress of your request.
Prepare responses for any requests for clarification or additional information.

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.

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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.