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Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord
Supports sustainable workforce and community development in Côte-Nord
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2022
- Closing date : December 31, 2025
Location
Côte-Nord, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Fund to Support Attraction and Sustainable Settlement in Côte-Nord provides up to $25,000 per project—or $50,000 for initiatives spanning at least three regional county municipalities—to assist efforts that attract and sustainably establish workers, youth, and immigrants in the region. The program supports short-term, non-recurring projects that highlight local assets, foster a positive regional image, and strengthen community belonging.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2022
- Closing date : December 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Côte-Nord
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Newcomers to Canada
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Initiatives designed to attract and retain workforce, youth, and immigrants in Côte-Nord.
- Projects that promote a positive, open, and contemporary image of the Côte-Nord region by showcasing local attractions.
- Programs focused on educating and raising awareness among the Côte-Nord population about the diversity and realities of the different regional county municipalities, fostering a sense of belonging and pride.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Social economy enterprises and cooperatives
- Legally constituted businesses in Quebec or Canada with a head office or establishment in Côte-Nord (excluding certain sectors)
- Non-profit organizations (NPOs)
- Municipalities, regional county municipalities (MRCs), and municipal sector organizations
- Intermunicipal boards
- Indigenous communities (band councils)
- Organizations in the education sector
Who is not eligible
- Companies in the retail and restaurant sectors.
- Publicly listed companies.
- Government agencies and Crown corporations as defined by Quebec's Financial Administration Act.
- Health and social service integrated centers (CISSS/CIUSSS).
- Companies or organizations registered in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
Eligible expenses
- Expenses necessary and directly related to the execution of approved initiatives, as outlined in the pre-agreement letter.
- Salaries for additional human resources directly assigned to carrying out the approved initiatives.
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses with a head office or permanent establishment located in the Côte-Nord region, Quebec.
- Organizations situated within one of the six regional county municipalities (MRCs) of Côte-Nord:
- MRC de La Haute-Côte-Nord
- MRC de Manicouagan
- MRC de Caniapiscau
- MRC de Sept-Rivières
- MRC de Minganie
- MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
Additional information
- All applications are evaluated independently, even if a promoter submits more than one project per year.
- The average response time after project submission is 45 business days.
- A public announcement and visibility protocol will be implemented for selected projects.
- A pre-agreement confirming the financial plan must be validated by the mandated MRC before starting the project.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord. 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.
What is the Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord?
The Fund to Support Attraction and Sustainable Settlement in Côte-Nord provides up to $25,000 per project—or $50,000 for initiatives spanning at least three regional county municipalities—to assist efforts that attract and sustainably establish workers, youth, and immigrants in the region. The program supports short-term, non-recurring projects that highlight local assets, foster a positive regional image, and strengthen community belonging.
How much funding can be received?
Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 31, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord program?
To be eligible for the Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord program, you must:
For-profit businesses must be legally constituted in Quebec or Canada.
Must operate a head office or permanent establishment in Côte-Nord for at least one year.
Businesses in the financial sector, publicly traded companies, retail, and restaurants are not eligible.
What expenses are eligible under Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord?
Initiatives designed to attract and retain workforce, youth, and immigrants in Côte-Nord.
Projects that promote a positive, open, and contemporary image of the Côte-Nord region by showcasing local attractions.
Programs focused on educating and raising awareness among the Côte-Nord population about the diversity and realities of the different regional county municipalities, fostering a sense of belonging and pride.
Who can I contact for more information about the Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord?
You can contact Tourisme Côte-Nord by email at attractivite@mrc.septrivieres.qc.ca or by phone at 4189621900.
Where is the Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord available?
The Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord program is available Côte-Nord, Quebec.
