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Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Component 1 – 2026 Call for Projects – Chaudière-Appalaches Region

Regional funding for territorial development initiatives

Offered by
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH)

Record updated

Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 3,000,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Any individual or legal person who resides and carries out activities in Quebec, in the administrative region covered by the application.
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Overview

Le Fonds régions et ruralité, volet 1 – Sous-volet Priorités régionales soutient des demandeurs admissibles en Chaudière-Appalaches pour favoriser des milieux de vie inclusifs, attractifs et dynamiques. Il appuie des projets liés aux loisirs culturels, sportifs et de plein air, ainsi qu’aux environnements favorables à la santé.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$3,000,000
Minimum funding
$100,000
Maximum share of project costs
80%
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Reach a new target audience
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Chaudière-Appalaches
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 3

Latest changes

FRR guide adds PGAMR access steps

The applicant guide now includes detailed steps for connecting to the PGAMR, selecting the relevant FRR call, and registering through clicSÉQUR – Entreprises.

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The applicant guide for the Priorités régionales component now includes Annex D with step-by-step instructions for accessing the PGAMR and selecting the relevant FRR agreement or call. It also states that access requires a clicSÉQUR – Entreprises user code and password, that clicSÉQUR Express does not provide access, and that an organization must have its NEQ and a Revenu Québec identification number to register.

Official source: quebec.ca
October 1, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Any individual or legal person who resides and carries out activities in Quebec, in the administrative region covered by the application.

Who is not eligible

  • Ministries, public bodies, state-owned enterprises, their subsidiaries, and any entity directly or indirectly controlled by a government.
  • Financial sector businesses, including financial cooperatives and financial planners.
  • Insurance brokerage and real estate brokerage businesses.
  • Individuals not in business.
  • Non-profit organizations whose actions do not resemble community action.

Eligible expenses

  • Costs directly linked to the realization of the project, including salaries, benefits, rent, travel, data acquisition, equipment, and reporting
  • Plans and studies related to a business plan, market analysis, feasibility, concept development, programming of activities, or sector tools and indicators
  • Construction, development, implementation, or installation costs for the project
  • Costs related to a planning and consultation process involving regional stakeholders
  • Administrative costs, up to 5% of eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Non-direct project expenses
  • Recurring expenses needed for the normal operation of the organization
  • Decontamination, construction, renovation, or conversion of housing units
  • Bursaries, prizes, or contests
  • Operating deficits, debt repayment, or replenishment of working capital

Activities funded

  • Projects that contribute to the implementation of a regional priority identified in the SGAOVT and to the related target
  • Projects that provide a solution to a conjunctural situation affecting regional vitality
  • Territorial initiatives with regional scope
  • Local or supralocal initiatives that are part of a set of projects with the same objective and that address the regional targets

How to apply

  • Submit the application on the Government Portal for Municipal and Regional Affairs website, in response to regional project calls launched by the Ministry.
  • Submit a complete application package including the application form completed in French and all required documents.
  • Attach a clear description of the project, outlining its territorial scope as well as the overall target and specific targets.
  • Attach a financing plan including letters confirming any other financial assistance, if applicable, as well as a realistic schedule.

Documents Needed

  • A completed application form in French
  • The required documents
  • An example of resolution provided by the applicant
  • A financing plan with confirmation letters for other financial assistance, if applicable
  • A letter of support from the MRC where the project will be carried out

Selection criteria

  • Fit with the problem and objectives described in the call for projects for conjunctural situations.
  • Direct alignment with the implementation approach and target to be achieved for regional priorities.
  • Positive impacts, job creation, removal of development barriers, and durable collaboration between stakeholders.
  • Collective involvement and active engagement of local stakeholders, including municipalities, the population, and organizations.
  • Regional added value, project delivery capacity, financing plan quality, and sustainability practices.

Processing and Agreement

  • If the project is selected, the applicant signs a subsidy agreement setting out the project conditions and payment terms.
  • The applicant must provide the information needed to assess whether the results have been achieved.
  • If the project is not selected, the applicant receives a refusal letter.

Additional information

  • For the Chaudière-Appalaches region, the call for projects runs until 27 August 2026.
  • The regional priority targeted is to foster inclusive, attractive and dynamic living environments.
  • Projects must support at least one of the regional targets related to interregional migration or municipal spending in culture.
  • For Approach B, the initiative must be part of a set of projects aiming at the same objective.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Component 1 – 2026 Call for Projects – Chaudière-Appalaches Region Program

What is the Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Component 1 – 2026 Call for Projects – Chaudière-Appalaches Region?

Le Fonds régions et ruralité, volet 1 – Sous-volet Priorités régionales soutient des demandeurs admissibles en Chaudière-Appalaches pour favoriser des milieux de vie inclusifs, attractifs et dynamiques. Il appuie des projets liés aux loisirs culturels, sportifs et de plein air, ainsi qu’aux environnements favorables à la santé.

How much funding can be received?

Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Component 1 – 2026 Call for Projects – Chaudière-Appalaches Region Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Component 1 – 2026 Call for Projects – Chaudière-Appalaches Region program?

To be eligible for the Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Component 1 – 2026 Call for Projects – Chaudière-Appalaches Region program, you must: The applicant must reside and carry out activities in Quebec, in the region covered by the application. The project must have territorial reach and meet the program’s regional priority or conjunctural-situation criteria. The project must be carried out in the administrative region where funding is requested.

What expenses are eligible under Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Component 1 – 2026 Call for Projects – Chaudière-Appalaches Region?

Costs directly linked to the realization of the project, including salaries, benefits, rent, travel, data acquisition, equipment, and reporting Plans and studies related to a business plan, market analysis, feasibility, concept development, programming of activities, or sector tools and indicators Construction, development, implementation, or installation costs for the project Costs related to a planning and consultation process involving regional stakeholders Administrative costs, up to 5% of eligible expenses

Who can I contact for more information about the Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Component 1 – 2026 Call for Projects – Chaudière-Appalaches Region?

You can contact Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH).

Where is the Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Component 1 – 2026 Call for Projects – Chaudière-Appalaches Region available?

The Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Component 1 – 2026 Call for Projects – Chaudière-Appalaches Region program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.

Is the Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Component 1 – 2026 Call for Projects – Chaudière-Appalaches Region a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Component 1 – 2026 Call for Projects – Chaudière-Appalaches Region is a Grant and Funding