How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $50000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 1: Regional outreach fund / Territorial projects

Q: What are MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 1: Regional outreach fund / Territorial projects's eligibility criterias?

Project must be selected by the Administrative Committee (CA) of the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup. Project must align with territorial or sectoral plans of the MRC or CLD de Rivière-du-Loup.

Last Update: July 23, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports regional development projects with lasting territorial impact

MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 1: Regional outreach fund / Territorial projects at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $50,000
Up to 30% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Utilities
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Grant Providers

MRC Rivière-du-Loup

Status

Open

Overview of the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 1: Regional outreach fund / Territorial projects program

The MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR Stream 1: Regional Outreach Fund supports territorial projects that align with local or sectoral development plans, offering up to $50,000 per project. This program aims to enhance regional vitality by funding initiatives with impacts extending beyond the MRC’s territory.

Financing terms and conditions

The maximum recommended financial assistance per project, for projects not led by the MRC, is $50,000 from the dedicated envelope for Volet 1.
30% of the regional funding envelope for Bas-Saint-Laurent is reserved specifically for territorial projects identified by each MRC.

Eligible projects & activities

Initiatives that generate benefits extending beyond the territory of the MRC.
Projects aligned with the territorial or sectoral planning documents of the MRC or local development center (CLD) for Rivière-du-Loup.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 49,500

Developing a mobile makerspace program for rural municipal libraries

$ 49,500

Establishing a multi-region apprentice exchange for skilled trades

$ 48,980

Launching a regional agrotourism web portal for local producers

$ 49,600

Piloting a regional composting program for small businesses

$ 48,000

Organizing regional skills-sharing workshops for social enterprises

$ 49,250

Building a sustainable transport pilot program for regional workers

Eligibility criteria of the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 1: Regional outreach fund / Territorial projects program

The project must be selected and endorsed by the administrative committee (CA) of the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup.
The applicant and project must meet the eligibility criteria established by the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation (MAMH).
The project must be aligned with territorial or sectoral planning of the MRC or the Centre local de développement (CLD) of Rivière-du-Loup.

Who is eligible?

Municipalities
Regional County Municipalities (MRCs)
Non-profit organizations (NPOs)
Non-financial cooperatives
Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation

Eligible geographic areas

Organizations operating within the territory of the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec.
Entities located in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, Quebec.

Eligibility criteria of the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 1: Regional outreach fund / Territorial projects program

Compliance with the criteria set by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MAMH).
Alignment with the territorial planning or sectoral policies of the MRC or the Centre local de développement (CLD) of the Rivière-du-Loup region.

How to apply to the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 1: Regional outreach fund / Territorial projects program

Step 1: Project Identification
- Consult the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup to determine if your project aligns with their territorial or sectoral plans.
- Contact the Centre local de développement (CLD) for guidance if needed.
Step 2: Contact the MRC
- Reach out to Suzanne Pelletier, Technical Administration Assistant, for questions related to financial assistance applications (418-867-2485, ext. 234).
- For eligibility verification, contact Darlène Caron, Development Agent at the CLD (418-862-1823, ext. 105).
Step 3: Complete the Application Form
- Obtain and fill out the unique financial assistance application form provided by the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup.
Step 4: Prepare Supporting Documentation
- Gather necessary documentation, including your project proposal and any required supporting materials.
- Review the project evaluation grid and criteria for alignment.
Step 5: Submit Application
- Send the completed application form and all supporting documents to the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup.
- Ensure the submission is made before the stated deadline (e.g., January 24, 2025, before 4 p.m.).

Additional information

A dedicated share of 30% of the total funding envelope for the Bas-Saint-Laurent region is reserved specifically for projects targeted by each MRC.
Projects must align with the territorial or sectoral planning or policies of the MRC or the local development center (CLD) for Rivière-du-Loup.
Projects submitted after the specified deadline are reviewed at the next submission date.
A single standardized application form must be used for all funding requests.