How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 85% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Laval — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2?

Laval — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 is funded by City of Laval

What are Laval — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2's eligibility criterias?

Applicants must be non-profit organizations, cooperatives recognized as non-profit by Revenu Québec, groups of organizations represented by a fiduciary that meets the criteria, educational or training institutions, or private enterprises (excluding financial sector) for up to 50% of the total cost.

Laval — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2

Last Update: February 9, 2025

Laval, QC

Enhances Laval's community life through strategic local projects

Laval — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 at a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 85% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Grant Providers

City of Laval

Status

Open

Overview of the Laval — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 program

The Laval — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 aims to support local and regional development through initiatives that enhance living environments, offering financial assistance covering up to 85% of the project costs. Eligible activities include the planning, promotion, and implementation of projects in social, cultural, economic, and environmental sectors on the Laval territory.

Financing terms and conditions

The total municipal funding contribution cannot exceed 85% of the total cost of all supported initiatives.
No specific minimum or maximum funding amount is established; however, funding is subject to the availability of financial resources.
Organizations are encouraged to seek other funding sources as funds from FRR-volet 2 provided by the City of Laval are not recurrent.
Eligible expenses include personnel remuneration, professional fees, communication and promotion costs, and administration fees up to 10% of the requested funds from the municipality.

Eligible projects & activities

Planning and development of local and regional territories in Laval.
Support for professional expertise in social, cultural, tourism, environmental, and technological domains.
Promotion and support of entrepreneurship and business initiatives.
Community mobilization and support for structuring projects to enhance living environments.
Establishment, financing, and implementation of sectoral development agreements with government departments or organizations.
Cultural and artistic development projects covering research, creation, production, distribution, evaluation, and preservation of cultural activities.

Eligibility criteria of the Laval — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 program

The organization must be a non-profit organization (OBNL), a cooperative considered as such by Revenu Québec, or an educational institution or school.
Private enterprises, except those in the financial sector, can apply for a maximum of 50% of the total initiative cost, according to applicable criteria.
Organizations must be in compliance with previous financial aid obligations if applicable.
The project must align with Laval's regional development priorities.
The initiative must be implemented within the territory of Laval.
The organization must demonstrate financial and operational stability to manage and implement the project.
The application must include a financial or service contribution from the applicant and/or partners, representing at least 15% of the project's total cost.
The project must complement existing services and initiatives within Laval.
The application must include a detailed, realistic budget and timeline.
The applicant must consider intersectional analysis (ADS+) and universal accessibility measures in the initiative, if applicable.

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations (NPOs).
Cooperatives considered non-profit by Revenu Québec.
Groups of organizations or consultation tables represented by a trustee meeting one of the two previous criteria.
Educational and training institutions.
Private companies, except those in the financial sector, up to 50% of the total initiative cost.

Who is not eligible

Organizations that have failed to meet obligations related to previous financial aid from the City of Laval, a ministry, or a granting organization within the preceding two years.
Private companies in the financial sector, including financial cooperatives.
Businesses listed in the Register of enterprises not eligible for public contracts.
Religious organizations and associations with a religious vocation.
Political and partisan organizations and associations.
Business associations and professional associations.
Foundations and charitable organizations.
Organizations engaged in legal litigation with provincial or federal governments, or with the City of Laval, or in default on obligations to these entities.

Eligible expenses

The remuneration of personnel dedicated to the realization of initiative activities, including social charges.
Expenses necessary for the realization of initiative activities.
Professional fees.
Costs for purchasing materials.
Expenses related to communication and promotion activities of the initiative.
Travel expenses.
Rental expenses for premises.
Capital expenses subject to fund availability.
Bank charges and interest.
Costs related to the evaluation of the initiative by an external evaluator in compliance with municipal requirements.
Administrative costs of the initiative, up to 10% of the eligible expenses of the amount requested from the municipality.
Other expenses recognized as eligible.

Eligible geographic areas

City of Laval, Quebec.

Eligibility criteria of the Laval — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 program

The application is complete, relevant, and justified.
The initiative is directly related to one of the FRR-volet 2 regional intervention priorities.
The initiative is implemented within the territory of Laval.
The applicant demonstrates stability in organizational, logistical, and financial aspects to manage and execute the initiative.
The application provides for financial or service contributions from the applicant and/or its partners representing a minimum of 15% of the total cost of the initiative.
The initiative complements existing services and initiatives in the Laval area.
The application is supported by a realistic, detailed, and justified budget.
The application is supported by a realistic and detailed timeline.
The applicant demonstrates consideration of an intersectional analysis (ADS+) and plans for universal accessibility measures in the initiative, if applicable.

How to apply to the Laval — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 program

Initial communication

Send an email requesting information about the application submission process to the relevant Division: Social Development Division at developpementsocial@laval.ca or Arts and Culture Division at artetculture@laval.ca.

Additional information

Regular progress monitoring is required, with periodic submission of progress reports to ensure compliance with the project goals and objectives.
All initiatives must adhere to the policies and strategies outlined by the Ville de Laval, aligning with identified regional priorities.
Organizations are encouraged to utilize the Analysis According to Sex plus (ADS+) framework and ensure universal accessibility in their initiatives, as guided by the technical datasheets provided.
The available funding under the FRR-volet 2 is non-recurring, and it is advised to seek other funding sources to complement the grant.