MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Support for Structuring Projects
Overview
The Fonds Régions et Ruralité program aims to enhance the living environments of the MRC de l'Île-d'Orléans by supporting impactful projects in various sectors like social, cultural, environmental, economic, and tourism, with eligible activities including the improvement of life quality and community mobilization. The maximum funding amount provided is up to 70% of the total project cost, with the possibility of 100% for regional projects covering at least two municipalities.
At a glance
Funding available
- Reduce the ecological footprint
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Open Date : February 8, 2023
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- L'Île-d'Orléans
- Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
- Culture and Arts
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- All structures
- Municipal
- Regional
Activities funded
This grant supports initiatives that aim to enhance the living environments within the MRC de l'Île-d'Orléans. The projects eligible for support should align with strategic local development goals and can span a range of sectors.
- Projects that further planning and development of the territory.
- Support mechanisms for local municipalities in areas such as social, cultural, tourism, environmental, and technological services.
- Initiatives that promote and support entrepreneurship and local businesses.
- Community engagement projects that enhance living environments in social, cultural, economic, tourism, and environmental sectors.
- Establishment and implementation of local and regional development agreements with government departments or agencies.
- Projects aimed at promoting rural development.
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for this grant require certain types of organizations from the territory of the Île d'Orléans to qualify for technical or financial assistance.
- The applicant must be a municipal organization.
- The applicant must be a cooperative, excluding those in the financial sector.
- The applicant must be a non-profit organization.
- The applicant must be a social economy enterprise.
- The organization must have a mission to serve, entirely or partially, all six municipalities of the MRC de L'Île-d'Orléans.
Who is eligible?
The grant under the FONDS RÉGIONS ET RURALITÉ - POLITIQUE DE SOUTIEN AUX PROJETS STRUCTURANTS ET PRIORITÉS ANNUELLES 2023-2025 is available to certain types of organizations located on the territory of Île d’Orléans. Eligible applicants include:- Municipal organizations.- Cooperatives, excluding those within the financial sector.- Non-profit organizations.- Social economy enterprises.These organizations must aim to serve, in whole or in part, the six municipalities that constitute the MRC of Île d’Orléans.
Who is not eligible
This grant is specifically designed for non-profit, municipal, cooperative, and social economy organizations, excluding private enterprises from eligibility. The policy intent is to focus on community-enhancing projects rather than supporting private commercial interests.
- Private enterprises are not eligible for this grant.
- Financial sector cooperatives are not eligible due to sector exclusion.
Eligible expenses
The grant covers specific expenses that support the realization of projects within the designated policy framework.
- Employee salaries and wages, including those of interns and other similar employees, with associated employer's social charges and benefits.
- Professional fees and services.
- Capital expenses for assets such as land, buildings, equipment, machinery, and vehicles, including incorporation fees and other similar expenses.
- Acquisition of technologies, software, and patents or other similar expenses.
- Expenses related to the renewal of public and school park infrastructures and equipment.
- Promotion and communication expenses linked to the project that are not part of the promoter's usual activities or services.
- Other inherent costs in the development and realization of the project.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is available to organizations located specifically on the territory of the MRC de L'Île-d'Orléans. It focuses on supporting regional development by targeting entities serving multiple municipalities within this area.
- Organizations located within the territory of the MRC de L'Île-d'Orléans.
- Entities serving the six municipalities of the MRC de L'Île-d'Orléans.
Selection criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with the grant's objectives and priorities.
- The project is supported by a realistic financial model and demonstrates financial and administrative viability and sustainability.
- The project promoter has the necessary expertise, competence, and resources to successfully implement and complete the project.
- The project's expenses fall within the eligibility framework as defined by the policy.
- A minimum promoter's equity investment of 30% is demonstrated, except for regional projects.
- The project is inspired and aligns with the spirit of the development policies and/or intervention priorities set by the MRC.
- The project generates new goods, services, or enhances existing ones, contributing to the territory's attractiveness.
- The project has a significant impact on improving the living environments.
- The project has the capacity to associate and mobilize local and regional stakeholders.
- The project's realization can lead to the creation of organizations, networks, or tools.
- The project respects the equity criterion concerning the targeted territories.
How to apply
Preparation of the required documents
- Fill out the grant application form electronically.
- Obtain a copy of the organization's articles of incorporation (if required).
- Obtain a resolution from the board of directors authorizing the submission of the grant application.
- Gather written commitments from all financial partners identified in the project.
Project Development
- Ensure the project's compliance with the Support Policy and the annual priorities of the Île d'Orléans MRC.
- Present a plan showing the detailed schedule of the project.
- Finalize the project's financial arrangement with a minimum contribution of 30% (except for regional projects).
- Prepare a final activity report to be submitted 3 months after the project's completion.
Submission of the request
Request Follow-Up
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The funding is available only as a non-repayable grant, with the possibility of 100% funding for regional projects covering at least two municipalities.
- Fund recipients must demonstrate an effort to purchase goods and services locally within the MRC de L’Île-d’Orléans.
- A protocol agreement will be established between the MRC and the applicant organization for each approved project, detailing payment conditions and obligations of both parties.
- The contribution from various governmental grant sources must not exceed 80% of the project's total cost.
- Admissible projects must be backed by sound financial planning and evidence of efforts made to source other financial contributions.
