MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund

Who is eligible?

Eligible applicants for the Fonds de la Région de la Capitale-Nationale must meet specific criteria, including individuals aiming to start a business who are at least 18 years old, Canadian citizens, or permanent residents primarily domiciled in Quebec. Additionally, eligible organizations include private businesses, cooperatives registered in the Quebec Enterprise Register, non-profit organizations registered in the same register, and county municipalities and their municipalities in the MRC de La Jacques-Cartier region. Non-eligible entities are those listed in the RENA, or those that have defaulted on previous financial aid obligations within two years before the new application. Projects must occur in the MRC de La Jacques-Cartier, have a significant local impact, comply with local planning and legal frameworks, and align with the MRC council's priorities.

Who is not eligible

This grant excludes certain companies and industries due to their status or main activity. The restrictions aim to ensure that funds are directed toward strategic sectors aligned with the grant's objectives.

• Companies registered with the "Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics" (RENA).
• Companies that have failed to meet obligations regarding past financial aid within two years prior to application.
• Enterprises or projects with a military, sexual, religious, or political nature, or those that are controversial.
• Agencies such as dating, war games, gambling, and various esoteric practices.
• Industries such as travel agencies, personnel placement, and health and wellness.
• Businesses in sectors like bars, clubs, art galleries, and salons.
• The real estate management and brokerage sectors.
• Professional services such as law, accounting, architecture, and engineering.
• Construction and renovation projects in regulated construction trades.
• Projects already realized or with expenses engaged prior to application.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the implementation and success of the project.

• Professional fees, advisory services, and studies.
• Startup costs and initial working capital necessary to implement the project.
• Salaries for human resources allocated to the project, at a rate equivalent to that paid by the beneficiary according to their salary policy.
• Purchases of equipment and assets related to the project.
• Capitalization as part of establishing the investment fund dedicated to economic development.
• Renovation, expansion, or construction work on a non-residential building.
• General and administrative expenses necessary for the project's realization.
• Any expenses by the MRC related to the administration and dissemination of the agreement, service provision, or mandate execution.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is specifically designated for projects conducted within the La Jacques-Cartier MRC in Quebec. It aims to bolster the regional development of this particular area.

• The project must be realized within the MRC of La Jacques-Cartier.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• All projects authorized under this grant will result in a financial assistance agreement between the grantee and the MRC, outlining terms and payment methods.
• An initial portion of the grant may be provided upon signing the agreement, with further payments depending on documentation submission and project milestones.
• Beneficiaries must comply with expected project results and visibility requirements defined within the agreement.
• Completion of projects is expected within a period specified in the agreement; the MRC may reassess commitments after this timeframe if necessary.
• A thorough final activity report, including economic impact and job metrics, must be submitted by the project end.
• Incomplete applications may be rejected without analysis.