MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — SUPPORT FOR STRUCTURING PROJECTS
L’Île-d’Orléans, QC, Canada
Structural projects funding for L'Île-d'Orléans community development
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- grant_single|openingDateFebruary 08, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateMarch 31, 2025
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Grant and Funding
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- MRC L'Île-d'Orléans
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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.
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The grant aims to improve living environments in the MRC de l’Île d’Orléans by supporting structuring projects. These projects should align with regional development priorities and have significant impacts on social, cultural, economic, and environmental domains.
- Projects that align with the MRC's regional planning and development mandates.
- Initiatives that promote entrepreneurship and support enterprise growth.
- Community mobilization efforts to undertake structuring projects that enhance living environments.
- Legal agreements, implementation, and funding of sector-specific local and regional development with government and other partners.
- Rural development initiatives that enhance community vitality.
- Projects producing or improving essential goods and services or extending their longevity.
- Projects that engage and enlist local and regional stakeholders.
- Efforts ensuring long-term benefits and sustainable territorial development.
- Equitable projects addressing local priorities and impacts appropriately across targeted areas.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This grant is available to organizations located within the municipalities of the MRC de L’Île-d’Orléans. The eligible locations are aligned with the regional development objectives of improving the quality of life in these communities.
- Six municipal areas within the MRC de L’Île-d’Orléans.
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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.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for the FONDS RÉGIONS ET RURALITÉ grant:
- Step 1: Ensure Eligibility
- Confirm that your organization is one of the eligible entities (municipalities, cooperatives, non-profit organizations, social economy enterprises).
- Verify that your project aligns with the MRC's development policies and priorities.
- Step 2: Project Preparation
- Outline a detailed project proposal that meets the criteria for a "structuring project" set forth by the MRC.
- Prepare a realistic financial plan and ensure a minimum funding contribution of 30% from the promoter’s side, unless the project is regional.
- Step 3: Assemble Required Documents
- Complete the grant application form electronically.
- Include a copy of the organization's articles of incorporation, if required.
- Obtain a resolution from the board of directors approving the grant application and appointing signatories.
- Gather written commitments from financial partners with the details of their contributions.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Email completed application and documents to the business advisor at jgoudreault@mrcio.qc.ca.
- Ensure submission is before any applicable deadlines, if any are specified.
- Step 5: Follow-up
- Contact Mme Julie Goudreault at 418-829-1011 #232 for any inquiries or confirmation of receipt.
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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.
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jgoudreault@mrcio.qc.ca
418-829-1011
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Enhancing the Quality of Life in MRC de L’Île-d’Orléans
The Fonds Régions et Ruralité grant focuses on fostering impactful projects in MRC de L'Île-d'Orléans with a vision to uplift and transform local communities socially, culturally, economically, environmentally, and touristically. It offers technical and financial support to eligible organizations aiming to implement structured development projects.
Extensive Insights into the Fonds Régions et Ruralit é Grant 2023-2025
The Fonds Régions et Ruralité grant is a cornerstone initiative directed by the MRC de L'Île-d'Orléans to enhance living environments and stimulate comprehensive development across its municipalities. Launched in alignment with the priorities set forth in the 2023-2025 strategic plan, this grant operates under the legal framework provided by the Loi sur les compétences municipales, empowering the MRC to pursue local and regional development initiatives.
This grant is accessible to select non-municipal entities, such as cooperatives, non-profit organizations, and social economy enterprises located on Île d'Orléans. Eligible projects must strictly adhere to the MRC's guiding policies and developmental priorities, ensuring a cohesive approach toward improving community quality of life.
Aimed at long-term viability and impact, the projects supported by the Fonds Régions et Ruralité should reflect significant benefits, not only limited to enhancing existing amenities but also generating new, value-adding services and infrastructure. The grant stimulates projects that fortify community bonds and involve local stakeholders, encouraging collaboration at both local and regional levels to ensure alignment with broader development goals.
Monetary support provided by this grant is contingent upon the demonstration of a properly structured financial plan by the applicants, ensuring project feasibility and sustainability. Although primarily financing up to 70% of project costs, for regional collaborations spanning multiple municipalities, the grant can cover the entire project expense. Furthermore, it encourages the leveraging of additional funding sources, aiming to maximize the project's scalability and reach.
Strategically, the grant incentivizes the local procurement of goods and services, reinforcing the economic fabric of Île d'Orléans. By doing so, it injects a substantial positive impact on local business ecosystems, creating a ripple effect of economic benefits throughout the region.
Successful grant applications must include thorough documentation encompassing organizational incorporation details, board resolutions, and a comprehensive financial commitment from all project partners. This meticulous documentation process not only legitimizes applications but also fosters transparency and accountability.
Overall, the Fonds Régions et Ruralité grant embodies a powerful vehicle for catalyzing sustainable community development in MRC de L'Île-d'Orléans, nurturing diversified growth and resilience against socio-economic challenges. By promoting equitable and environmentally considerate project execution, this program plays a critical role in sculpting vibrant, thriving communities on Île d'Orléans.
