How much funding can be received?

The grant supports structurally significant projects in the La Matapédia area, aiming to enhance local or regional initiatives that yield socioeconomic benefits. The maximum funding available is 25% of the project cost, up to a maximum of CAD 25,000, and is allocated to projects that align with identified intervention priorities.

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This grant provides specific financing modalities to support structuring projects in the region of La Matapédia, aligning financial contributions with the scale and impact of proposed initiatives.

Financial assistance is provided as a non-repayable grant.
The grant covers 25% of the total project costs, with a maximum limit of $25,000.
For projects costing between $5,001 and $60,000, the funding is 25% of the project cost, up to a maximum of $15,000.
Projects costing $60,001 and above are eligible for 25% funding with a $25,000 cap.
Community equipment projects in schools may be funded if a usage agreement is in place between the school board and municipality, within the parameters defined for typical project funding.
Major religious heritage restoration projects, with a minimum investment of $250,000, can receive up to $25,000, once every 10 years per site.
Study projects may receive up to 50% of the study's cost, with a cap of $5,000.
Event-related projects may receive up to 30% of the project cost, not exceeding $3,000.
Municipal commemorations can receive funding up to $10,000.
The grant contributions may be adjusted based on available budgetary constraints.

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The Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia supports projects that address local challenges, contribute to socio-economic benefits, and align with development priorities in the region. Eligible projects focus on sustainable development across various sectors to enhance community well-being and economic vitality.

Initiatives promoting energy efficiency and innovative energy use, such as biomass or wind energy.
Innovative tourism, forestry, or agricultural projects.
Projects maintaining and developing proximity services in rural areas.
Measures to ensure territorial vitality and attract new residents.
Projects involving youth and seniors.
Innovative strategies promoting health, sports, leisure, and quality of life improvement.
Projects enhancing the culture and heritage of Matapédien.
Initiatives aimed at environmental protection and sustainable natural resource management.
Financial support for community equipment in schools, contingent on public access agreements.
Restoration projects for recognized heritage religious sites requiring substantial investment.
Preliminary studies for projects to assess costs and viability.
One-time financial support for events with a structural impact, including municipal commemorations.

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Eligibility for this grant requires the applicant to be part of certain designated groups that align with the funding objectives.

Eligible applicants include the municipalities and the MRC of La Matapédia.
Legally constituted non-profit organizations may qualify, depending on the project's nature.
Organizations within the education, health, or social services networks partially or wholly covering the MRC of La Matapédia, with socio-economic development projects, are eligible.

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This grant targets initiatives from municipalities and non-profit organizations legally established that aim to undertake structuring projects aligned with the priority intervention areas in La Matapédia region, as stipulated in the Ecoterritory inhabited framework.

Municipalities and the MRC of La Matapédia.
Legally constituted non-profit organizations (depending on the nature of the project).
Organizations in the education, health, or social services networks, covering in whole or in part the MRC of La Matapédia, with a socio-economic development project.

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This grant cannot be applied to by certain types of organizations based on their nature and primary activities. These exclusions ensure that the funding supports entities aligned with socio-economic development priorities.

Private enterprises.
Cooperatives.
Non-profit organizations of an economic nature.

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The grant covers specific expenses necessary for the successful execution and implementation of the project.

Salaries and benefits for employees, interns, and other similar roles, excluding regular operational salaries.
Salaries related to hiring new resources for intermunicipal or territorial projects.
Professional fees.
Capital expenses such as land, building, equipment, machinery, and vehicles.
Acquisition of technology, software, patents, and related expenses.
Necessary working capital for the first year of operation.
Other costs fundamental to the development and execution of projects.
A contingency fund of up to 5% of the total project cost.
Net taxes.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

This grant is targeted at projects within a specific geographical area served by the MRC de La Matapédia in the province of Quebec, Canada. Only projects that can demonstrate a direct connection and benefit to this region are considered eligible.

MRC de La Matapédia, Quebec, Canada

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The evaluation and selection of projects for support under the Politique de Soutien aux Projets Structurants are based on criteria that ensure projects align with the strategic objectives and requirements of the MRC de La Matapédia.

The project must align with at least one of the intervention priorities identified in the framework of the "Écoterritoire habité" of La Matapédia.
The project should address a real need in the concerned area and generate significant socioeconomic benefits.
It must demonstrate compliance with the technical and financial analysis criteria laid out in the policy.
The project should not compete with existing services in the intended area.
Promotion of the project must include demonstration of significant efforts to secure funding beyond this initiative, ensuring that the grant acts as supplementary support.
Spending for the project should prioritize and predominantly occur with Matapédian companies.
Evidence of support from local organizations or municipalities, which may involve resolutions or formal letters of backing.
The financial sustainability of the project, ensuring the budget is diversified and complete, with documented evidence of partner contributions.
Projects soliciting the Fonds Régions et Ruralité (FRR) funds must present a thorough financial package, and include input from local advisors in project planning and validation.

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Step 1: Consultation and Approval
Engage with a local and territorial development advisor for project consultation.
Ensure the advisor approves the project’s relevance.
Step 2: Gather Required Documents
Obtain a resolution from your organization supporting the project, specifying the responsible person and confirming financial commitment.
Gather financial statements from the last two fiscal years (not applicable to municipalities and schools).
Secure at least one letter or resolution of support from local organizations or businesses (three for intermunicipal or regional projects).
Prepare a copy of project plans and permits, if applicable.
Collect bids for all projected expenses.
Ensure a complete and diverse financing plan is in place, including written responses from all solicited financial partners.
Step 3: Complete Application Form
Fill out and sign the "Présentation du projet structurant" application form.
Ensure all documentation is properly compiled and included with the application.
Step 4: Submit Application
Submit the completed application form and required documents to the development advisor at the MRC de La Matapédia.
Ensure that the advisor signs and validates the reception of your submission, marking the official deposit date.
Step 5: Confirmation and Review
Await confirmation and acceptance notice from the investment committee.
Be prepared to assume all project costs if the application is not approved.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The grant application must be accompanied by a resolution from the applicant's organization supporting the project and detailing the financial commitment.
A non-monetary contribution can be recognized towards the project's required funding up to 25%, through volunteer work or other in-kind resources, based on specified hourly rates for services.
Visibility for the MRC of La Matapédia must be provided in funded projects, following a visibility policy, and confirmed before the final disbursement.
The grant cannot provide recurrent funding for the same project.
All translations of resolutions or letters of support must be attached and submitted with the application.
Decisions on funding are made by an investment committee appointed by the council, and its decision is final and binding.
A complete financial structure and diversified funding sources must be demonstrated, including documentation of responses from other funding partners.
Funding decisions will consider compliance with the political and strategic orientation of the Ecoterritory inhabiting project.
Grant recipients are required to prioritize procurement from local businesses in the Matapédia region.
The final decision on grant approval rests with the investment committee, which also presents a project summary to the MRC council.
If a project is refused, the applicant must cover any incurred expenses.