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MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)
Supports innovative regional development and waterfront public spaces
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,584,870
Timeline
- Open Date : October 3, 2022
- Closing date : October 3, 2026
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,584,870 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : October 3, 2022
- Closing date : October 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Beauharnois-Salaberry
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Eligibility
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.
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.
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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)?
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.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI) Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,584,870 per project.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Where is the MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI) available?
The MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI) program is available Montérégie, Quebec.