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Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2
Last Update: March 30, 2026
Les Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Supports local economic, social, and cultural development initiatives
Grant and Funding
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Strengthening governance
- Improve employee retention
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 1, 2026
- Closing date : March 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Les Iles-de-la-Madeleine
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- 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
- Municipal
- Regional
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.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 51,500
Implementing community shoreline clean-up events and waste audit program
$ 96,000
Piloting a mobile bicycle rental and repair service for tourists
$ 85,000
Launching a seasonal weekly producers’ market to boost food autonomy
$ 69,000
Restoring historical fishing gear sheds for museum and community use
$ 99,000
Creating a children’s nature discovery trail with interactive signage
$ 98,000
Establishing an annual youth maritime cultural arts festival
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a non-profit organization, social economy enterprise, cooperative (excluding financial cooperatives), educational network organization, or a corporate entity seeking to start a private business.
- Private companies must have their head office or principal place of business located within the territory of the Communauté maritime des Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
- The project must directly align with one of the vitalization axes: territorial attractiveness and retention, recreation, sports and culture, environment and land management, food autonomy and security, or sustainable socio-economic development.
- The project must be an initiative of limited duration, non-recurring, and must not cover the applicant's ongoing operational expenses.
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.
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses and organizations located on the territory of the Communauté maritime des Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with one or more of the five vitalization axes (territorial attractiveness and retention; recreation, sports and culture; environment, territorial management and planning; autonomy and food security; sustainable economic development).
- The project is of a limited duration, non-recurring, and directly connected to vitalization objectives.
- Project budget includes a minimum local contribution representing at least 10% of the total project cost.
- Compliance with admissible and non-admissible expense guidelines as outlined in the program framework.
How to apply
1
Verify eligibility and project fit
- Consult the eligibility criteria for your project and organization based on the selected component
- Ensure your project aligns with one of the five vitalization axes
- Verify the admissible expenses and required minimum project amount
2
Prepare application file
- Prepare the application form and collect all required documentation
- Complete the form in accordance with the instructions and eligibility criteria
- Ensure your file is complete before the submission deadline for the committee’s next meeting
3
Submit the application
- Submit your complete project file to the agent responsible for vitalization
- Ensure the submission is at least two weeks prior to the upcoming committee meeting
4
Await committee decision
- Your application will be reviewed during the next committee meeting
- Wait for the committee’s decision on your project
Additional information
- The analysis of applications is conducted three to four times per year, depending on the committee's meetings and availability of funds.
- Applications must be complete and submitted at least two weeks before the committee meeting to be reviewed at that session.
- The committee's next project review date is May 13, 2025, and applications must be completed by April 28, 2025, for consideration.
Contacts
deconomique@muniles.ca
4189863100
