MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program is October 3, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.

Q: Who is eligible for the MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI) program?

To be eligible for the MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI) program, you must: • Private for-profit businesses are eligible, except those in the financial sector. • The business must undertake a time-limited, non-recurring project aligned with the grant objectives. • Projects must be located within the seven municipalities of the MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)?

You can contact MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry by email at info@mrcbhs.ca or by phone at 4502250870.

Q: Where is the MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI) available?

The MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI) program is available the province of QC.

Q: Are startups eligible for the MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI) program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI) program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports innovative regional development and waterfront public spaces

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $1,584,870
Up to 80% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : October 3, 2022
Closing date : October 3, 2026

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry

Program status

Open

Overview

The MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry Signature Innovation Project (PSI) grant provides up to $1,584,870 in funding to support innovative, regional-scale projects enhancing public waterfront spaces through arts, multimedia technology, and urban design. Eligible activities include feasibility studies, construction and development, equipment acquisition, and the creation of immersive cultural and recreational experiences.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial support from the Signature Innovation program covers up to 80% of eligible project expenses for most eligible organizations, and up to 50% for private enterprises.
The total provincial and federal government assistance, including this program, cannot exceed 80% of the project's total eligible costs.
A maximum total of $1,584,870 is committed by the MAMH, distributed annually until 2024–2025.
The MRC is required to contribute at least $316,974, representing 20% of the total government contribution under the agreement.
All expenditures must be committed no later than October 3, 2026, and paid by October 3, 2027.

Activities funded

Creation of a regional cultural and recreational circuit highlighting waterfront public spaces using arts, multimedia technologies, and urban design.
Development and enhancement of iconic sites and public spaces along rivers, lakes, and canals to promote regional identity shaped by water.
Implementation of interactive and immersive attractions or installations in key public areas to encourage discovery and engagement.
Projects that establish or strengthen connections between recreational, touristic, cultural, and sports sites near bodies of water across the MRC's municipalities.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 1,040,000

Installation of interactive light sculptures along main waterfront route

$ 650,000

Creation of a digital heritage walking circuit with augmented reality

$ 1,080,000

Redevelopment of a riverside park with art and play installations

Eligibility

The applicant must be a municipal organization, an Indigenous community, a legally constituted non-profit organization, a private business (excluding those in the financial sector), a cooperative (except those in the financial sector), or an organization from the education sector.
Corporations wishing to start a business are eligible.
The proposed project must be a time-limited, non-recurring initiative that aligns with the strategic framework adopted by the MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry.
The project must have a direct connection to the objectives of enhancing, structuring, and developing public waterfront spaces through culture, arts, multimedia technologies, or urban design.

Who is eligible?

Municipal organizations and Indigenous communities
Private enterprises (excluding those in the financial sector)
Social economy enterprises (excluding those in the financial sector)
Legally constituted non-profit organizations
Organizations from the education sector
Legal entities intending to start a business

Who is not eligible

Financial sector companies (e.g., financial cooperatives and other financial institutions).
Projects linked to the establishment or expansion of health services (e.g., health cooperatives).
Municipal administration projects (e.g., city hall renovations, municipal garage maintenance).
Projects related to places of worship, unless converting the building for a non-religious community use.
Projects that have already been funded through government-approved budget rules or government activities.

Eligible expenses

Project feasibility evaluation (studies and professional fees).
Construction, development, implementation, or setup costs related to the project.
Acquisition or rental costs for equipment and materials required for the project.
Administrative fees, up to a maximum of 10% of the requested funding.

Eligible geographic areas

Organizations located in the territory of the MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry (covering its seven municipalities), Quebec.

Selection criteria

Alignment with the Signature Innovation project guidelines of the MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry.
Creation of a major regional attraction focused on the hydrographic wealth of the territory.
Enhancement of public waterfront spaces through culture and heritage.
Contribution to public access and usage of waterfront spaces for citizens and visitors.
Coherence with the strategic planning tools of the MRC and alignment with the objectives of Tourisme Montérégie and Culture Montérégie.

How to apply

Verify eligibility and alignment

Review eligibility requirements for projects, organizations, and expenses
Ensure alignment with MRC's management framework and project objectives
Check that the project fits within the identified priority themes and location criteria

Prepare application documents

Prepare required documentation (plans, analyses, budget, feasibility, etc.)
Develop a detailed description of the project, its objectives, and outcomes
Gather partnership/support letters as needed

Submit funding application

Submit the application through the appropriate channels defined by the MRC
Ensure submission before the stated deadlines
Double-check completeness and conformity to guidelines

Evaluation and decision process

The project is evaluated by the steering committee following established selection criteria
Respond to any additional information requests from evaluators if required
Wait for results from the MRC

Receive decision and follow up

Receive official decision from the MRC regarding funding approval
If accepted, review funding agreement and next steps
If refused, request feedback for future improvements

Additional information

All expenses must be committed no later than October 3, 2026, and disbursed by October 3, 2027.
The identities of committee members involved in the governance will be published on the MRC website.
Members of the director committee must comply with ethics and conflict-of-interest rules, including disclosure and abstention when concerned.
Committee meetings may be held in a hybrid (in-person and virtual) format depending on members' availability.

Contacts

info@mrcbhs.ca

4502250870

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)?

Creation of a regional cultural and recreational circuit highlighting waterfront public spaces using arts, multimedia technologies, and urban design. Development and enhancement of iconic sites and public spaces along rivers, lakes, and canals to promote regional identity shaped by water. Implementation of interactive and immersive attractions or installations in key public areas to encourage discovery and engagement. Projects that establish or strengthen connections between recreational, touristic, cultural, and sports sites near bodies of water across the MRC's municipalities.