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MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)
Support for rural collective initiatives
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2023
- Closing date : December 31, 2023
Location
Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Non-repayable support of up to $5,000 for collective rural initiatives in Bellechasse. The program supports infrastructure, equipment, studies, research, and related pre-development activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2023
- Closing date : December 31, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Bellechasse
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- 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
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Infrastructure and equipment projects
- Microprojects for rural collective initiatives
- Pre-feasibility, feasibility, market, or resource inventory studies
- Specialized consulting and pre-startup interventions
Documents Needed
- Applicant contact information
- Incorporation documents
- Board resolution approving the project
- Project description and location
- Budget and financing breakdown
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities in the Bellechasse territory
- Incorporated non-profit organizations with a place of business in the territory
- Cooperatives with a place of business in the territory
Who is not eligible
- Private for-profit businesses
- Organizations that already received the maximum $5,000 under this program
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and related employer contributions for project staff and trainees
- Professional fees and consulting services
- Capital expenses such as land, buildings, equipment, machinery, vehicles, and incorporation fees
- Technology, software, and patents
- Other costs directly related to project development and delivery
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating expenses, debt service, and future loan repayments
- Projects already completed before the application is received
- Volunteer time and other non-monetary contributions
- Landscaping and parking in infrastructure projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Municipalities within the Développement Économique Bellechasse territory
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed internally for admissibility.
- Eligible files are analyzed by a technical committee.
- The committee submits its analysis to the board of directors.
- The board makes the final decision.
- Approved projects are subject to an agreement with DÉB.
Additional information
- Only one project call is offered for this program.
- The application deadline is announced when the program is in force.
- Projects are first reviewed internally before a final board decision.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR). 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 Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)?
Non-repayable support of up to $5,000 for collective rural initiatives in Bellechasse. The program supports infrastructure, equipment, studies, research, and related pre-development activities.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 31, 2023.
Who is eligible for the MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR) program?
To be eligible for the MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR) program, you must:
Municipality, NPO, or cooperative
Collective rural project
Located in Bellechasse territory
What expenses are eligible under MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)?
Infrastructure and equipment projects
Microprojects for rural collective initiatives
Pre-feasibility, feasibility, market, or resource inventory studies
Specialized consulting and pre-startup interventions
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)?
You can contact MRC de Bellechasse (MRC) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR) available?
The MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR) program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.