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MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 2: Support for structuring projects to improve living environments - Quebec - Canada
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MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 2: Support for structuring projects to improve living environments

Funding for structuring local development projects
Offered by
MRC Rivière-du-Loup
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
November 6, 2026
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Local municipalities and other municipal bodies

See full eligibility

Overview

This program supports structuring projects that improve living environments in the MRC of Rivière-du-Loup. It funds eligible local, intermunicipal, and territorial initiatives aligned with the MRC’s priorities.
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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 : 25,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Rivière-du-Loup
  • Bas-Saint-Laurent
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Financial cooperative
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Non-financial cooperative
  • Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
  • Other Recreation and Social Clubs
  • Primary and Secondary Education
  • Other Education
  • Research
  • Other Health Services
  • Social Services
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Employment and Training
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • General public
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Nonprofits / charities
  • Community leaders
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Municipal
  • Regional

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Activities funded

  • Local structuring projects to improve living environments
  • Intermunicipal cooperation projects
  • Territorial projects with broader regional benefits

Documents Needed

  • The duly completed and signed single application form
  • The duly completed Excel spreadsheet of the projected budget, respecting budget balance
  • The organization's latest annual financial statement
  • A resolution from the organization's board of directors or the municipal council identifying the project and the authorized representative
  • A letter of support from the municipality where the project will take place

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Local municipalities and other municipal bodies
  • Indigenous communities
  • Legally constituted non-profit organizations
  • Cooperatives, except financial or health cooperatives
  • For-profit businesses with a Quebec business number

Who is not eligible

  • Government ministries, agencies, Crown corporations, and subsidiaries
  • Health and education institutions, except in specific community-benefit cases
  • Financial-sector businesses, including financial and insurance/intermediary firms
  • Private businesses under bankruptcy or creditor protection
  • Organizations registered in the RENA registry

Eligible expenses

  • Project-related salaries, benefits, rent, travel, data, materials, and equipment
  • Planning and study costs, including professional or contractual fees
  • Construction, fitting-out, implementation, and setup costs
  • Planning and consultation costs with regional stakeholders
  • Non-recoverable taxes and limited administration costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Costs incurred before the application is submitted
  • Projects already completed or operating expenses
  • Loans, loan guarantees, equity investments, and prizes or contests
  • Costs to move a business outside its current municipality
  • Lobbying, severance, and legal costs linked to civil or criminal allegations

Eligible geographic areas

  • MRC of Rivière-du-Loup
  • Rivière-du-Loup
  • Saint-Antonin
  • All municipalities within the MRC territory

Selection criteria

  • Community impacts and benefits
  • Project structure and long-term value
  • Mobilization and partnership involvement
  • Administrative quality and financial realism
  • Minimum score of 60 points required

How to apply

  • Project submissions are made on fixed dates, and these will be indicated on the MRC website.
  • The promoter must fill out the MRC's single form as well as the Excel spreadsheet.
  • The application and the related documents must be sent to the MRC by email at administration@mrcrdl.quebec.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are first reviewed administratively for eligibility.
  • The project is then analyzed by the review committee.
  • The committee makes a recommendation to the MRC council.
  • The council makes the final funding decision.
  • If approved, a funding agreement is signed before payment.

Additional information

  • A single MRC form is used for applications.
  • Projects submitted after a deadline are reviewed at the next intake date.
  • The project must be completed by December 31, 2028.
  • Only one MRC fund can finance the same project.

Contacts

administration@mrcrdl.quebec
418-867-2485

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 2: Support for structuring projects to improve living environments Program

What is the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 2: Support for structuring projects to improve living environments?

This program supports structuring projects that improve living environments in the MRC of Rivière-du-Loup. It funds eligible local, intermunicipal, and territorial initiatives aligned with the MRC’s priorities.

How much funding can be received?

MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 2: Support for structuring projects to improve living environments Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program is November 6, 2026.

Who is eligible for the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 2: Support for structuring projects to improve living environments program?

To be eligible for the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 2: Support for structuring projects to improve living environments program, you must: Project aligned with MRC priorities Project in MRC of Rivière-du-Loup Eligible organization and funding mix

What expenses are eligible under MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 2: Support for structuring projects to improve living environments?

Local structuring projects to improve living environments Intermunicipal cooperation projects Territorial projects with broader regional benefits

Who can I contact for more information about the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 2: Support for structuring projects to improve living environments?

You can contact MRC Rivière-du-Loup by email at administration@mrcrdl.quebec or by phone at 418-867-2485.

Where is the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 2: Support for structuring projects to improve living environments available?

The MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 2: Support for structuring projects to improve living environments program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.