MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for the Start-up of Religious Heritage Projects

Eligibility for this grant is determined by the type of organization applying.

• Applicants must be non-profit organizations.
• Applicants can also be municipalities.
• Religious organizations such as fabriques are eligible to apply.

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations, municipalities, and parish councils are eligible to apply for the grant. The program is aimed at entities that can initiate projects adding new uses or pilot projects for churches and chapels with a focus on their cultural, economic, and community impact, as well as preserving the heritage characteristics of the buildings.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers eligible expenses essential for starting and planning projects related to religious heritage sites.

• Feasibility studies.
• Sketches and planning designs.
• Professional fees (architects, engineers, designers).
• Furniture and light equipment.
• Site development works.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant appears to be specifically associated with the MRC de Kamouraska. However, no explicit geographical eligibility areas are detailed in the provided information, aside from general references to local communities.

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives.

• Relevance of the project to the program objectives.
• Potential impacts and benefits for the community.
• Potential impacts and benefits for the applying organization.
• Feasibility of the project and sound financial planning.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The maximum funding amount available per application is $4,000.
• Application submissions are accepted on a continuous basis, with no specific deadline.
• Applicants must contribute 10% of the project costs in cash.