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MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
Funding for structuring local and regional projects
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Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Thetford Mines, Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Fonds régions et ruralité – Volet 2 supports incorporated non-profit organizations and cooperatives in the MRC des Appalaches with up to $5,000 per project for structuring initiatives. Eligible costs include salaries, professional fees, capital expenses, technology tools, working capital and other project-related expenses.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Les Appalaches
- Thetford Mines
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Structuring projects
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form (Word format)
- Resolution of the organization or cooperative mandating a person to act on its behalf
- Resolution of the supporting municipality or municipalities
- Letter of support from a local development committee
- Other support or commitment letters from partners, and any other document judged relevant
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Duly incorporated non-profit organizations (OBNLs)
- Duly incorporated cooperatives
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses
- Projects in direct competition with existing businesses or projects
- Projects already covered by municipal budgets or other government programs
- Routine infrastructure replacement or maintenance projects
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and wages of employees, interns and other equivalent employees, including employer social charges and benefits
- Professional fees
- Capital expenses such as land, buildings, equipment, machinery, vehicles, incorporation fees and other similar expenses; acquisition of technology tools, software, software suites, patents or other items
- Working capital needs for first-year operations
- Other expenses related to project development and implementation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Infrastructure, services, works or current operations that can be financed by municipal budgets or government programs
- Projects related to replacement and maintenance of an infrastructure
- Recurrent projects or projects that do not demonstrate added value
- Promotion and communication projects, as well as information, awareness or popular education projects
- Operating costs of an organization; self-financing activities and events; and activities, equipment or infrastructure that do not meet Quebec laws and regulations
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC des Appalaches
Selection criteria
- Structuring aspect of the project
- Added value and overall quality, including reach, sustainability and budget realism
- Mobilizing aspect, including support from a local development committee, diversity of partners, and consultation and citizen involvement
- Origin of the project, when it comes from the promoter's action plan or the targeted sector of activity
- Global impact, including economic, social, cultural and environmental effects, with preference for local purchasing and supplier proximity: MRC des Appalaches, Chaudière-Appalaches, then Quebec
How to apply
- Prepare the project and the funding request, including the form and other documents
- Send the file by mail or email to the MRC des Appalaches, to the attention of the development advisors
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first preanalyzed by the MRC and may be discussed with promoters if needed
- Files are fully evaluated by the FRR - Volet 2 analysis committee
- The committee recommends files to the council of mayors for the final decision
- Approved projects are subject to a protocol agreement between the MRC des Appalaches and the promoter, which defines the payment conditions and the obligations of the parties
- The first payment is made after the agreement is signed, and the second payment is made after the final report is submitted
Additional information
- The same project cannot be submitted to more than one MRC fund.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 Program
What is the MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2?
Fonds régions et ruralité – Volet 2 supports incorporated non-profit organizations and cooperatives in the MRC des Appalaches with up to $5,000 per project for structuring initiatives. Eligible costs include salaries, professional fees, capital expenses, technology tools, working capital and other project-related expenses.
How much funding can be received?
MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 program?
To be eligible for the MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 program, you must:
Duly incorporated non-profit organizations or cooperatives
A support resolution from at least one municipality
Projects must respond to at least 2 of the 6 development priorities
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2?
You can contact MRC des Appalaches (MRC) by email at cmercier@mrcdesappalaches.ca or by phone at 418 332-2757, poste 229.
Where is the MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 available?
The MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.
Is the MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2?
MRC des Appalaches — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 is funded by MRC des Appalaches (MRC)