MRC Bellechasse — Support for initiatives from rural areas (AIMR)
- Open Date : January 1, 2023
- Closing date : December 31, 2023
Overview
The grant program "Appui à des initiatives provenant des milieux ruraux (AIMR)" provides non-repayable contributions up to $5,000 to support the development of cooperative, non-profit, and municipal projects within the economic territory of Bellechasse. The program aims to foster employment, address local needs, and bolster the unique socio-economic and cultural landscape through eligible activities such as infrastructure development and feasibility studies.
At a glance
Funding available
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Attract or retain talent
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Open Date : January 1, 2023
- Closing date : December 31, 2023
Eligible candidates
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
- Bellechasse
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Culture and Arts
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- All structures
- Municipal
- Regional
Next steps
Activities funded
The AIMR grant is designed to support collective projects that contribute to local economic and social development in rural areas within the Bellechasse region. Eligible initiatives should either focus on enhancing local infrastructure or undertake crucial studies and interventions.
- Construction of necessary infrastructure, excluding landscaping and parking.
- Execution of micro projects that serve community needs.
- Purchase of essential equipment and materials for project implementation outside of regular operations.
- Conducting pre-feasibility or feasibility studies.
- Market research initiatives to support local economic activities.
- Engaging specialized consulting services for expert insights.
- Pre-startup expenses related to the development of significant projects.
- Resource inventory projects to assess and utilize local assets.
- Implementation of projects that fall outside routine organizational expenditures.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Eligible applicants for this grant program include municipalities, non-profit organizations, and cooperatives located within the territory of Développement Économique Bellechasse (DÉB). Private for-profit businesses are not eligible. Additionally, organizations that have already received the maximum grant amount of $5,000 previously from this program cannot apply again.
Who is not eligible
This grant specifically restricts certain entities based on their for-profit status and previous funding limitations. These restrictions ensure that the funds are utilized by non-profit and cooperative organizations within the designated development area.
- Private for-profit businesses.
- Organizations that have already received the maximum grant amount of $5,000 for a previously submitted eligible project.
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant pertain to costs that are essential for the development and execution of the project.
- Salaries, wages, and related employer costs for employees, interns, and similar roles involved in an eligible project.
- Professional fees.
- Capital expenditures, including land, buildings, equipment, machinery, vehicles, incorporation fees, and similar expenses.
- Acquisition of technology, software, applications, patents, and similar expenses.
- Other costs inherent to the development and execution of the projects.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is open to municipalities, non-profit organizations, and cooperatives located within the defined territory of Développement Économique Bellechasse (DÉB), ensuring targeted support for local projects.
- Any municipality that is part of the Développement Économique Bellechasse (DÉB) territory.
- Non-profit organizations with their place of business within the Développement Économique Bellechasse (DÉB) territory.
- Cooperatives having their place of business within the Développement Économique Bellechasse (DÉB) territory.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The grant is provided as a non-repayable contribution.
- The grant is allocated up to a maximum of $5,000 per eligible project.
- The financial contribution from the applicant's community must be a minimum of 20% of the eligible expenses.
