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MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - Structuring Projects Support Policy
Funding for local and regional structuring projects
Offered by
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
December 31, 2021
Opened December 8, 2021
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports structuring projects in La Matapédia through non-repayable funding of up to $25,000. It supports initiatives that address local needs and eligible activities such as studies, events, community equipment, and heritage restoration.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- La Matapédia
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Religious Congregations and Associations
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Seniors
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Structuring local or regional development projects
- Preliminary studies to assess project costs and viability
- Community equipment projects in school settings
- Religious heritage restoration projects
- Structuring events such as conferences, forums, festivals, and competitions
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed project presentation form
- Organization resolution approving the project and naming the responsible signatory
- Municipal council resolution of support, if applicable
- Local development committee resolution of support, if applicable
- Recent financial statements and supporting letters, permits, and bids, where required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities and the MRC of La Matapédia
- Legally constituted non-profit organizations
- Education, health, and social services organizations with a socio-economic development project
Who is not eligible
- Private companies
- Cooperatives
- Economic non-profit organizations
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and wages related to the project
- Professional fees and other project delivery costs
- Capital expenditures such as land, buildings, equipment, and machinery
- Technology, software, patents, and first-year working capital needs
- Contingency costs and net taxes
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work or operating costs normally covered by municipal budgets or other government programs
- Projects limited to municipal or religious building construction or renovation, except where specifically allowed
- Debt service, loan repayments, and costs already incurred before application submission
- Operating expenses such as electricity, rent, and regular salaries
- Visibility costs for the MRC or other funding partners
Eligible geographic areas
- La Matapédia
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the Écoterritoire habité of La Matapédia
- Relevance to at least one priority intervention area
- Socioeconomic impact in the community
- Complementarity with other funding sources
- Preference for purchases and contracts with local businesses
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the project file
- Complete the project presentation form.
- Adopt the required organizational resolution.
- Collect support resolutions, letters, financial statements, and other required attachments.
- Step 2: Submit to the local development advisor
- Have the project reviewed and approved for admissibility by the advisor.
- Ensure the project file is complete before analysis.
- Step 3: Committee review and decision
- The advisor submits the file for technical and financial analysis.
- The investment committee makes the decision on funding.
- The MRC council receives a summary of the approved projects.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a local development and territorial advisor.
- The file is then analyzed by the investment committee.
- The committee makes the funding decision.
- A summary of projects is presented to the MRC council.
- Approved projects must comply with the visibility policy before final payment.
Additional information
- A project can only be eligible under one MRC investment policy.
- The MRC may refuse projects that do not align with its development objectives or territorial planning.
- Projects funded by the program must provide permanent visibility to the MRC of La Matapédia.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - Structuring Projects Support Policy Program
What is the MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - Structuring Projects Support Policy?
This program supports structuring projects in La Matapédia through non-repayable funding of up to $25,000. It supports initiatives that address local needs and eligible activities such as studies, events, community equipment, and heritage restoration.
How much funding can be received?
MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - Structuring Projects Support Policy Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 31, 2021.
Who is eligible for the MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - Structuring Projects Support Policy program?
To be eligible for the MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - Structuring Projects Support Policy program, you must:
The project must be supported and validated by an MRC local and territorial development advisor.
Eligible applicant: municipality, the MRC, legally constituted non-profit, or eligible public/parapublic organization serving La Matapédia.
The project must be structuring, address a real community need, align with the Écoterritoire habité, and fit at least one priority intervention area.
The complete file must be submitted before the project or expenses start, with written support documents required based on local, intermunicipal, or regional scope.
Promoter/community contribution of 20%; total government aid stacking capped at 80%.
What expenses are eligible under MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - Structuring Projects Support Policy?
Structuring local or regional development projects
Preliminary studies to assess project costs and viability
Community equipment projects in school settings
Religious heritage restoration projects
Structuring events such as conferences, forums, festivals, and competitions
Where is the MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - Structuring Projects Support Policy available?
The MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - Structuring Projects Support Policy program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
Is the MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - Structuring Projects Support Policy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - Structuring Projects Support Policy is a Grant and Funding