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Healthy Communities Development Support Fund (HCDSF)
Funding for community health and development projects
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Côte-Nord, Quebec
Overview
This fund supports community development projects that improve health, living conditions, and quality of life in the North Shore region. Maximum funding is $10,000 for eligible initiatives such as social housing, food security, transportation, and social inclusion.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Côte-Nord
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community development initiatives
- Social inclusion and social cohesion projects
- Food security and poverty reduction initiatives
- Transportation and basic service projects
- Healthy and safe environment projects
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed financial assistance form
- Municipal council resolution or board resolution
- Supporting documents for the application
- Confirmation of financial partners
- Quotes, financial report, and charter information
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- MRCs, municipalities, and municipal organizations
- Band councils of Indigenous communities
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives and social economy enterprises
- Education network organizations and educational childcare network
Who is not eligible
- Social economy enterprises in the financial sector
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and related benefits for project work
- Travel and meal expenses related to travel
- Materials and equipment
- Start-up support for eligible cooperatives, non-profits, and social economy enterprises in health and social services
- Professional fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Completed projects
- Costs incurred before agreement signing
- Projects already covered by another funding program
- Cost overruns and existing debt repayment
- Recoverable taxes and regular operating or administrative costs
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first discussed with the development agent.
- The advisory committee reviews the project and makes a recommendation to the MRC council.
- The MRC council makes the final decision.
- Applicants are informed after a 45 to 60 day review period.
- Approved projects require a signed agreement before funding is paid.
Additional information
- No application deadline is set.
- Applications are reviewed within 45 to 60 days.
- Approved projects require a financial agreement.
- Final payment requires an activity report and supporting documents.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Healthy Communities Development Support Fund (HCDSF) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Healthy Communities Development Support Fund (HCDSF). 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 Healthy Communities Development Support Fund (HCDSF)?
This fund supports community development projects that improve health, living conditions, and quality of life in the North Shore region. Maximum funding is $10,000 for eligible initiatives such as social housing, food security, transportation, and social inclusion.
How much funding can be received?
Healthy Communities Development Support Fund (HCDSF) Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Healthy Communities Development Support Fund (HCDSF) program?
To be eligible for the Healthy Communities Development Support Fund (HCDSF) program, you must:
Eligible organization in the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent.
Project supports community health and development.
Project targets vulnerable groups or local needs.
What expenses are eligible under Healthy Communities Development Support Fund (HCDSF)?
Community development initiatives
Social inclusion and social cohesion projects
Food security and poverty reduction initiatives
Transportation and basic service projects
Healthy and safe environment projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Healthy Communities Development Support Fund (HCDSF)?
You can contact MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent by email at info@mrcgsl.ca or by phone at 418 787-0052.
Where is the Healthy Communities Development Support Fund (HCDSF) available?
The Healthy Communities Development Support Fund (HCDSF) program is available Côte-Nord, Quebec.
Is the Healthy Communities Development Support Fund (HCDSF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Healthy Communities Development Support Fund (HCDSF) is a Grant and Funding