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Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Component 1 – 2026 Call for Projects – Laval Region

Regional funding for territorial development initiatives

Offered by
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH)

Record updated

Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 2,000,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Any individual or legal entity that resides and carries out activities in Quebec, in the administrative region covered by the application
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Overview

Regions and Rurality Fund, Component 1 supports regional development initiatives in Quebec, including Laval, through sub-streams focused on regional priorities and territorial innovation. Eligible projects may cover climate adaptation, homelessness infrastructure, service optimization, training, planning, and regional concertation.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$2,000,000
Minimum funding
$100,000
Maximum share of project costs
80%
Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop team skills
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Increase production or service capacity
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Increase operational productivity
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Renovate or expand facilities
  • Ensure financial sustainability
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Laval
  • 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 Laval: call listing updated

The FRR Volet 1 page now lists only the Innovations territoriales call and no longer shows the Abitibi-Témiscamingue call that ran from July 10 to October 2, 2026.

See more

The Volet 1 – Rayonnement régional page now presents only the Innovations territoriales call under the current call heading. The Abitibi-Témiscamingue call that was listed as running from July 10 to October 2, 2026 has been removed, along with its linked regional-priority documents. A capsule d’information link was added for the axe initiatives ciblées section, while the main portal instructions remain in place.

Official source: quebec.ca
October 14, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Any individual or legal entity that resides and carries out activities in Quebec, in the administrative region covered by the application
  • For mutualization projects in a municipality of fewer than 20,000 inhabitants, a health and social services establishment under Article 79 of the Act respecting health services and social services or an educational institution, if the project benefits the whole community

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit companies in the financial sector, including financial cooperatives and financial planners
  • Insurance brokerage and real estate brokerage companies
  • Health and social services establishments listed under Article 79 of the Act respecting health services and social services, as well as hospital foundations and health cooperatives
  • Educational institutions
  • Individuals not operating a business

Eligible expenses

  • Costs directly related to carrying out the project, including salaries, social benefits, rent, travel expenses, data acquisition, materials and equipment, and accountability/reporting
  • Costs for plans and studies, including business plans, market analysis, technical and financial feasibility, concept development, activity programming, and development of tools or sector indicators
  • Costs of construction, development, implementation, or setup of 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

  • Recurring expenses incurred to ensure the normal operation of an organization
  • Depollution, construction, renovation, or conversion of housing units
  • Financing of scholarships, prizes, or contests
  • Operating deficits, debt repayment, or replenishment of working capital
  • Expenses incurred before the application submission date

Activities funded

  • Regional development initiatives linked to regional priorities
  • Projects responding to a conjonctural situation affecting regional vitality
  • Territorial innovation projects
  • Planning and consultation initiatives bringing together regional stakeholders

How to apply

  • Submit the application as part of regional project calls launched by the government according to one or more themes determined regionally.
  • Consult the Applicant Guide according to the relevant reference period.
  • Submit grant applications via the Government Portal for Municipal and Regional Affairs, where applicable.
  • Consult the list of items requested in the Summary of the grant application form to prepare the file.

Documents Needed

  • A completed application form in French
  • All required documents
  • An example resolution from the applicant
  • A document demonstrating the project’s effects on the financial and operational viability of the organization and its services
  • The financing plan, including confirmation letters for other financial assistance where applicable, and a realistic schedule

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with the regional priority or conjonctural issue addressed by the call
  • Contribution to jobs, removal of development obstacles, and durable collaboration among stakeholders
  • Strong collective involvement and active engagement of local stakeholders
  • Regional differentiation and attractiveness
  • Project owner’s ability to carry out the project, financing plan quality, and durability

Processing and Agreement

  • Eligible applications are reviewed for compliance with the call’s standards and the applicant’s and project’s admissibility.
  • Applications that meet eligibility requirements are analyzed according to the stated evaluation criteria.
  • Projects are then prioritized by the regional project selection committee.
  • If the project is selected, the applicant signs a subvention agreement that sets out the project conditions and payment terms.
  • The applicant must provide the information needed to assess whether results have been achieved.

Additional information

  • The Laval call for projects under the Priorities régionales sub-stream runs until 18 September 2026.
  • The call targets the priority theme Transition socioécologique in Laval.
  • The project territory may be local, at the scale of a single neighborhood, for this call.
  • For the itinerancy call in Laval, the application must include a document showing the project’s effects on the financial and operational viability of the organization and its services, as well as the targets and indicators used to measure those effects.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Component 1 – 2026 Call for Projects – Laval Region Program

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

Regions and Rurality Fund, Component 1 supports regional development initiatives in Quebec, including Laval, through sub-streams focused on regional priorities and territorial innovation. Eligible projects may cover climate adaptation, homelessness infrastructure, service optimization, training, planning, and regional concertation.

How much funding can be received?

Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Component 1 – 2026 Call for Projects – Laval Region Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000,000 per project.

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

To be eligible for the Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Component 1 – 2026 Call for Projects – Laval Region program, you must: The project must be submitted in response to a regional call for projects. The project must have territorial reach. The project must be carried out in the administrative region where the funding is requested.

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

Costs directly related to carrying out the project, including salaries, social benefits, rent, travel expenses, data acquisition, materials and equipment, and accountability/reporting Costs for plans and studies, including business plans, market analysis, technical and financial feasibility, concept development, activity programming, and development of tools or sector indicators Costs of construction, development, implementation, or setup of 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 – Laval 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 – Laval Region available?

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

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

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