MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)

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.

• 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.

• Step 1: Review Project Guidelines
  • Access the management framework and guidelines for the "Signature Innovation Project" on the MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry website (mrcbhs.ca) or by contacting info@mrcbhs.ca.
  • Familiarize yourself with the types of eligible projects and expenses, as well as the evaluation criteria.
• Step 2: Develop Project Proposal
  • Prepare a project proposal that aligns with the objectives and priority areas outlined by the MRC.
  • Include necessary documentation such as a detailed project plan, budget estimates, and implementation schedule.
  • Consult the MRC's strategic planning tools if applicable.
• Step 3: Partnerships and Validation
  • If required, engage and validate the project with relevant municipal partners and stakeholders.
  • Seek letters of support or partnership agreements where relevant.
• Step 4: Submission of Application
  • Monitor MRC's calls for projects (appels à projets) for instructions on how and when to submit proposals.
  • Submit the complete application and all supporting documents to the MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry following the procedure indicated in the call for projects (via email to info@mrcbhs.ca or through another specified method).
• Step 5: Review and Selection
  • Your application will be assessed by the Comité directeur based on the evaluation grid and selection criteria.
• Step 6: Notification and Agreement
  • If selected, participate in further discussions and finalize any required agreements for funding with the MRC.

• 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.