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Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2
Supports local economic, social, and cultural development initiatives
Offered by
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
March 30, 2026
Opened March 1, 2026
Location
Les Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Îles-de-la-Madeleine Vitalization Framework – Component 2 offers up to $100,000 in non-repayable funding per project to support initiatives aligned with the region’s economic, social, cultural, and environmental development. Eligible activities include projects that enhance attractiveness, recreation, environment, food security, and sustainable economic growth.
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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 : 100,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Les Iles-de-la-Madeleine
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects enhancing the appeal and retention capacity of the territory.
- Initiatives supporting recreation, sports, and cultural development.
- Activities focused on environmental stewardship, land management, and planning.
- Actions promoting food autonomy and security.
- Projects fostering sustainable socio-economic development.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Supporting documents requested by the program.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives (except financial cooperatives)
- Social economy enterprises
- Legal entities seeking to start a private business
- Private companies with head office or main place of business located within the Communauté maritime des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Who is not eligible
- Financial cooperatives (coopératives financières).
- Companies whose head office or primary place of business is not located within the territory of the Communauté maritime des Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
Eligible expenses
- All expenses directly related to project financing, in compliance with the Vitalization Framework.
- Management fees, up to a maximum of 10% of the actual project budget.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the application is received.
- Operating costs of the organization.
- Debt financing and loan repayments.
- Projects already completed.
Eligible geographic areas
- Grosse-Île.
- Grande-Entrée, Pointe-aux-Loups, L’Île-d’Entrée and L’Île-du-Havre-Aubert.
Selection criteria
- Projects must fit within one of the five vitalization axes.
- Projects must be limited in time and non-recurring.
- Projects should not cover ongoing operating costs.
- Projects from Grosse-Île and the localities of Grande-Entrée, Pointe-aux-Loups, L’Île-d’Entrée and L’Île-du-Havre-Aubert receive special consideration.
How to apply
- Step 1: Obtain the application form from the territorial development officer.
- Step 2: Complete the form and attach the required documents.
- Step 3: Submit the application to the territorial development officer before the deadline.
- Step 4: Wait for review by the committee and final decision by the council.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are analyzed by the review committee.
- The committee makes recommendations to the Community Maritime council.
- The council makes the final funding decision.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed several times a year.
- Incomplete applications or late submissions are not considered.
- The second call for projects depends on remaining budget availability.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2 Program
What is the Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2?
The Îles-de-la-Madeleine Vitalization Framework – Component 2 offers up to $100,000 in non-repayable funding per project to support initiatives aligned with the region’s economic, social, cultural, and environmental development. Eligible activities include projects that enhance attractiveness, recreation, environment, food security, and sustainable economic growth.
How much funding can be received?
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2 Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 30, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2 program?
To be eligible for the Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2 program, you must:
The project must be directly aligned with one of the five axes of vitalization.
The project must be an initiative of limited duration and non-recurring.
The project must not cover the applicant's ongoing operational expenses.
What expenses are eligible under Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2?
Projects enhancing the appeal and retention capacity of the territory.
Initiatives supporting recreation, sports, and cultural development.
Activities focused on environmental stewardship, land management, and planning.
Actions promoting food autonomy and security.
Projects fostering sustainable socio-economic development.
Who can I contact for more information about the Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2?
You can contact Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine by email at deconomique@muniles.ca or by phone at 418 986-3100, poste 236.
Where is the Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2 available?
The Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2 program is available Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.