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Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2
Supports local economic, social, and cultural development initiatives
Last Update: March 30, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 1, 2026
- Closing date : March 30, 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
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
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.
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.
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses and organizations located on the territory of the Communauté maritime des Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2. 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 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 applicant must be a private company with headquarters or principal place of business in the territory of the Communauté maritime des Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
The project must be directly aligned with one of the five axes of vitalization.
A minimum project budget of $500,000 is required.
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 4189863100.
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.