Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord
Last Update: August 1, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports sustainable workforce and community development in Côte-Nord
Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Grant Providers
- Tourisme Côte-Nord
Program status
Open
Overview of the Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord program
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.
Financing terms and conditions
- Maximum financial assistance per project is $25,000.
- For projects impacting at least three regional county municipalities (MRCs), maximum funding increases to $50,000.
- Financial aid may cover up to 50% of eligible project costs for companies.
- The cumulative total of government funding from Quebec and Canada must not exceed 80% of eligible project expenses.
- A minimum of 20% of total project funding must come from the applicant or non-governmental sources and may include financial, human, or material contributions.
Eligible projects & activities
- 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.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 65,000
Implementing energy-efficient upgrades in a local grocery store
$ 70,000
Expanding a fair-trade coffee roasting cooperative’s production line
$ 80,000
Upgrading accessibility at a theatre with inclusive seating and signage
$ 60,000
Digitalizing patient records at a community health clinic
$ 90,000
Launching a mobile dental clinic for underserved populations
$ 77,000
Acquiring a delivery van to expand local farm-to-table operations
Eligibility criteria of the Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord program
- The applicant must be a legally constituted social economy enterprise, cooperative, or business (excluding those in the financial sector) with a head office or permanent establishment in Côte-Nord.
- Non-profit organizations, municipalities, regional county municipalities, municipal sector organizations, intermunicipal boards, Indigenous communities (band councils), and educational sector organizations are eligible.
- The project submitted must be a one-time initiative of limited duration, not related to ongoing operating expenses.
- The applicant or involved parties must have maintained a permanent establishment in Côte-Nord for at least one year (except in new joint ventures, where each party must meet this criterion).
- Applicants must provide a minimum contribution of 20% of total project costs, which can be financial, human, or material resources from non-governmental sources.
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
Eligibility criteria of the Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord program
- Alignment with one of the three regional priorities (workforce, youth and immigrant attraction and retention; positive image promotion of Côte-Nord; community education and engagement).
- Quality of project implementation.
- Diversified and realistic project financing.
- Support, financial commitment and/or partnerships with the community.
- Concrete benefits and regional impact of the project.
How to apply to the Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord program
1
Contact your MRC resource
- Contact the territorial resource of your MRC for guidance
- Identify project eligibility and requirements
2
Prepare and complete application
- Gather all required documents and annexes as specified in the application form
- Complete the grant application form
3
Submit your application
- Submit your complete application and required documents to the designated MRC or responsible entity
- Ensure all submission criteria are met for consideration
4
Evaluation by Analysis Committee
- Application is reviewed and prioritized by the Analysis Committee
- Average response time after submission is 45 business days
5
Sign agreement and begin project
- Receive pre-agreement for acceptance of the financing plan
- Upon approval, sign the protocol confirming the commitments
- Begin project implementation upon confirmation
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.
Contact Tourisme Côte-Nord
attractivite@mrc.septrivieres.qc.ca
4189621900
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