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 supports structuring projects that align with the intervention priorities of the Écoterritoire habité de La Matapédia. Eligible activities are aimed at addressing local and territorial challenges and generating significant socio-economic impacts.

Financial aid for structuring projects that enhance living environments.
Provision of community-oriented equipment in schools, given a formal agreement for public access is in place.
Restoration projects of religious heritage sites with an investment need of at least $250,000.
Feasibility studies preliminary to significant project proposals.
Support for structuring events that align with the values of the local territory.

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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.

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This grant is specifically applicable to projects within the MRC de La Matapédia. The eligible areas must fall under the jurisdiction of this regional county municipality in Quebec, Canada.

Territory of the MRC de La Matapédia.

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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.

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Empowering Structural Projects in La Matapédia

This grant supports non-profit organizations and municipalities in La Matapédia to execute structurally significant projects that align with particular intervention areas. It is intended to generate socio-economic benefits within the community while reinforcing sustainable development initiatives.

Detailed Insights into the Support for Structural Projects

The "Politique de Soutien aux Projets Structurants" under the Fonds Régions et Ruralité is a formidable initiative crafted to uplift communal life quality on the Matapédian territory. This policy targets non-profit organizations and municipal bodies by offering financial backing to implement projects that promise appreciable socio-economic impacts, thus advancing local and territorial growth. A structurally transformative project, by definition under this policy, must engage in one of the established priority areas, which include innovative energy efforts, tourism, agriculture, forestry enhancement, proximity service development, and initiatives enhancing community vitality by integrating both youth and senior citizens in the societal fabric.

The structuring projects are pivotal in lifting barriers to progress within specified fields, contributing to the sustained synergy among various actors, with a durable enhancement of specific issues or scenarios in the offing. Crucially, these projects must wholly or partially take root in the Matapédian region, cultivating tangible, sustainable returns for the locality. To ensure inclusiveness and adherence to social responsibilities, any financial aid offered aims to cover 25% of the project costs, up to a maximum of 25,000 CAD, depending on the total expenditure involved. This financial model ensures that support is evenly distributed across project proposals, promoting equity while ensuring sustainability remains at the core of prospective developments.

The applications are scrutinized under strict eligibility norms. These prerequisites include necessary accompaniment by a local and territorial development advisor who approves each project's pertinence and completeness before filing. Thus, any aid garnered will amalgamate with other governmental aids without breaching the 80% cap of combined governmental support, ensuring fair distribution and compliance across all aid programs. Furthermore, any organizational entity engaged in constructing environmental, cultural, or religious heritage projects can look forward to tailored support, elevating communal interactions and synergy where possible.

Moreover, educational entities partaking in relevant community-oriented projects in schools, by forging agreements that extend social benefits beyond school hours, are also eligible under this scheme. This unique clause allows for developing dual-purpose infrastructure that remains accessible to the broader community, fostering a collaborative spirit in shared spaces. From funding exploratory studies crucial in verifying project viability to injecting capital into substantial heritage restoration efforts, this framework distinctly understands the historical, cultural, and educational components vital to fostering vibrant community ecosystems.

Ultimately, the aim is not merely to execute projects but to embed them as catalytic constituents of a thriving, resilient community infrastructure. By insisting on rigorous evaluation and accountability, this policy ensures every project not only has the resources but also the strategic backing to achieve its desired objectives, drawing innovations and new demographics into the Matapédian precincts. Through this blend of financial aid, strategic partnerships, and community involvement, La Matapédia looks to a future crafted through structured development pathways, underpinning a holistic societal harmony and economic vitality.