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MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS)
Funding for social inclusion and anti-poverty projects
Offered by
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO)
Record updated
- Funding available
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports social initiatives that fight poverty and social exclusion in the MRC of La Vallée-de-l’Or. It funds innovative, structural or research projects aligned with local priorities such as housing, food security, social inclusion, transport and education.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum share of project costs
- 90%
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- La Vallée-de-l’Or
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Youth (<40)
- Legal structures
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Research, Mental Health and Crisis Intervention, Social Services, Economic, Social and Community Development, Housing, Employment and Training, Children and Youth Organizations, Diversity and Inclusion
- Target groups
- General public, Children & youth, Young adults, Seniors, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Women & girls, Rural / Remote communities, Low-income individuals / families, Minority groups
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Local, Municipal, Regional
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Availability timeline
2024
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Co-operatives recognized as non-profit by Revenu Québec
- Municipalities and MRCs
- First Nations band councils and other Indigenous groups
Who is not eligible
- Government and parapublic bodies
- Schools and training institutions, except in specific cases described in the guide
- Organizations whose activities are suspended due to a labour dispute
Eligible expenses
- Direct project costs
- Salaries for staff directly working on the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before project approval
- Debt financing or loan repayment
- Projects already completed
- Costs already reimbursed by another program
- Purchase or renovation of real estate or transport vehicles
- Overruns and regular operating costs
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of La Vallée-de-l'Or
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Activities funded
- Projects to fight poverty and social exclusion
- Social and community development initiatives
- Poverty prevention initiatives
- Employment integration support for people far from the labour market
- Innovative or research-based anti-poverty initiatives
How to apply
- Step 1: Review local priorities
- Check the priorities set for the relevant MRC territory.
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Provide the project context, objectives, results, activities, timeline, partners, and financial information.
- Attach the latest activity report and financial report.
- Step 3: Submit to the local representative
- Send the application to the representative of the territory where the project will take place.
- Step 4: Review and approval process
- The local representative analyzes the project and recommends it for approval.
- The relevant MRC approves recommended projects by resolution.
- Step 5: Sign agreement and receive funding
- The fiduciaire prepares the administrative documents and the funding agreement.
- Funds are then paid to the organization in one or more instalments.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Project context, objectives, and expected results
- Planned activities and timeline
- Most recent activity report
- Latest completed financial report
Selection criteria
- Impact on poverty and social exclusion
- Relevance, originality, and nature of activities
- Realism of the project plan
- Ability of the organization and partners to deliver the project
- Novative, structural nature and local support
Processing and Agreement
- Local projects are reviewed by the local MRC representative.
- Recommended projects are approved by the relevant MRC resolution.
- Regional projects are reviewed by the regional committee.
- A funding agreement is signed before disbursement.
- Recipients must provide annual accountability reports, and a mid-term follow-up may be requested.
Additional information
- Projects may be carried out over more than one fiscal year.
- Local projects must be submitted through the local MRC representative.
- Regional projects must involve more than three MRC territories.
- Funding is subject to an agreement with reporting and visibility obligations.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS) Program
What is the MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS)?
This program supports social initiatives that fight poverty and social exclusion in the MRC of La Vallée-de-l’Or. It funds innovative, structural or research projects aligned with local priorities such as housing, food security, social inclusion, transport and education.
How much funding can be received?
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS) Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS) program?
To be eligible for the MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS) program, you must:
Project must fight poverty or exclusion
Must align with local priorities
Applicant must be able to deliver and report
What expenses are eligible under MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS)?
Direct project costs
Salaries for staff directly working on the project
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS)?
You can contact MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO) by email at nathalieboucher@mrcvo.qc.ca or by phone at 819 825-7733, poste 263.
Where is the MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS) available?
The MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS) program is available Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec.
Is the MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Quebec Fund for Social Initiatives (FQIS) is a Grant and Funding