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Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 - Support for local and regional development skills

Supports territorial vitality planning by municipal bodies

Offered by
Government of Québec

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Funding available
$ 150,000
Up to 90% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Local municipalities and municipal organizations.
See full eligibility

Overview

Territorial Development of the Fonds régions et ruralité (FRR) Component 2 helps MRCs and other eligible Québec applicants fund projects that advance territorial vitality and local or regional development. Eligible support covers project costs, studies, construction or implementation work, and planning or consultation initiatives in economic, cultural, social, environmental, housing, heritage, or rural fields.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$150,000
Maximum share of project costs
90%
Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop an online presence
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Access new markets
  • Launch or market a product/service

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents
Legal structures
Public or Parapublic institution

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

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May 10, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Local municipalities and municipal organizations.
  • Indigenous communities.
  • Non-profit organizations, cooperatives except financial cooperatives, and social economy enterprises.
  • Health and educational institutions if the project is carried out in a municipality with fewer than 20,000 residents and the benefits are shared with the community.
  • For-profit businesses with a valid NEQ number under Component 2 – Territorial Development only.

Who is not eligible

  • Ministries, government bodies, state-owned corporations and their subsidiaries, and any company controlled directly or indirectly by a provincial or federal government
  • Health institutions referred to in article 79, hospital foundations, health cooperatives, private or public clinics offering health care, and educational institutions including schools, school service centres, CEGEPs, universities, and their associated organizations
  • Non-profit organizations whose actions do not resemble community action, including foundations, professional orders, union or political organizations, religious organizations, and organizations created by a public authority to serve public administration interests
  • For-profit businesses in the financial sector, including financial cooperatives, financial planners, insurance brokers, and real estate brokers
  • Individuals not engaged in business, applicants listed in the RENA, applicants that failed to meet obligations related to previous financial assistance during the previous two years, and applicants under creditor protection or bankruptcy laws

Eligible expenses

  • Direct project delivery costs, including salaries and benefits, rent, travel, data acquisition, materials, and equipment excluding rolling equipment
  • Plans and studies costs, including salaries and benefits and professional or contractual fees
  • Construction, fitting-out, implementation, or installation costs when relevant to the project
  • Costs of planning and consultation approaches involving regional stakeholders
  • Administrative expenses up to 5% of eligible expenses before taxes

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Expenses incurred before the application is submitted and expenses related to projects already completed
  • Scholarships, prizes, contests, loans, loan guarantees, or equity investments
  • Operating deficits, interest charges, loan repayment, working capital replenishment, and ordinary operating or management expenses
  • Expenses tied to relocating a business or part of its production outside the local municipality, as well as lobbying expenses
  • Restaurant projects, retail projects except certain proximity shop projects, projects related to places of worship unless they have a non-religious purpose, and projects intended to cover the applicant’s regular operations

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Activities funded

  • Projects in economic vitality and cultural dynamism
  • Projects in social development and environmental protection
  • Projects in rurality, housing, and support to local municipalities
  • Projects that improve living environments or enhance heritage
  • Projects in land-use planning and territorial development

How to apply

  • Obtain the application form from the MRC website or by contacting one of the MRC offices.
  • Complete the financial assistance application form.
  • Use the organization or business name exactly as it appears in the Registrar of Quebec companies, where applicable.
  • Attach all supporting documents, written confirmation from financial partners, and all required support letters.
  • Submit the duly completed and signed application form with all supporting documents to info@mrcgsl.ca.

Documents Needed

  • A duly completed and signed application form
  • All supporting documents listed on page 1 of the Application form for financial assistance and on pages 1 and 2 of the Application form for private enterprises
  • Written confirmation from all financial partners
  • All support letters, including letters of intent to upkeep if the support is from a municipality
  • For fisherpersons without NEQ numbers, a listing of all permits from DFO

Selection criteria

  • Financial viability and quality of the financing plan.
  • Innovativeness of the project.
  • Development potential.
  • Socioeconomic impacts, job creation, and the project’s impact on the community or territory, including market space.

Processing and Agreement

  • The MRC validates that the application form is completed and signed, the online registry is complete and current, and the supporting documents are attached.
  • An assigned agent contacts the promoter within 2 days and may request additional documents or information during the analysis phase.
  • Projects are analyzed and recommendations are made to the council of the MRC for decision.
  • If approved, the promoter receives a financial aid agreement for signature, and any expenses incurred before the MRC signs the agreement are not admissible.
  • The general response time after an agent begins analysis is 30 to 60 days.

Additional information

  • Promoters must make the effort to purchase local first within a 10% difference and a reasonable time frame; if that is not possible, preference should be given to Quebec products or suppliers located in Quebec, and purchases outside the province must be justified.
  • Promoters who receive financial assistance must acknowledge and promote the MRC contribution by affixing a provided logo to the subsidized item or by announcing it on a social media platform.

Contacts

info@mrcgsl.ca
4187872020
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 - Support for local and regional development skills Program

What is the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 - Support for local and regional development skills?

Territorial Development of the Fonds régions et ruralité (FRR) Component 2 helps MRCs and other eligible Québec applicants fund projects that advance territorial vitality and local or regional development. Eligible support covers project costs, studies, construction or implementation work, and planning or consultation initiatives in economic, cultural, social, environmental, housing, heritage, or rural fields.

How much funding can be received?

Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 - Support for local and regional development skills Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 - Support for local and regional development skills program?

To be eligible for the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 - Support for local and regional development skills program, you must: Applicants must reside and carry out their activities in Quebec. The project must contribute to the objectives of Component 2 and the priorities defined in the MRC’s Cadre d’intervention. The project must be time-limited, non-recurring, and compliant with applicable laws and regulations.

What expenses are eligible under Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 - Support for local and regional development skills?

Direct project delivery costs, including salaries and benefits, rent, travel, data acquisition, materials, and equipment excluding rolling equipment Plans and studies costs, including salaries and benefits and professional or contractual fees Construction, fitting-out, implementation, or installation costs when relevant to the project Costs of planning and consultation approaches involving regional stakeholders Administrative expenses up to 5% of eligible expenses before taxes

Who can I contact for more information about the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 - Support for local and regional development skills?

You can contact Government of Québec by email at info@mrcgsl.ca or by phone at 4187872020.

Where is the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 - Support for local and regional development skills available?

The Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 - Support for local and regional development skills program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 - Support for local and regional development skills a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 - Support for local and regional development skills is a Grant and Funding