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MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies
Supports innovative renewable energy projects in Rivière-du-Loup
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR Stream 3: Signature Innovation - Renewable Energies grant provides up to $150,000 per project (or up to $75,000 for mobility projects) to support innovative, time-limited initiatives that strengthen the region’s identity in renewable energy. Eligible activities include projects related to biomethanation, waste valorization, wind power, renewable energy integration, and advancements in sustainable mobility.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Rivière-du-Loup
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Initiatives to improve and innovate biomethanation processes.
- Projects that enhance the energy value of residual materials.
- Development and implementation of innovative methods to divert residual materials from landfills.
- Research and development related to wind energy and the deployment of new wind farms.
- Projects integrating renewable energy solutions, such as solar, small hydro, biomethane, biomass, or biofuels, including advancing energy autonomy and reducing petroleum dependency.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal organizations and Indigenous communities
- Private enterprises (excluding the financial sector)
- Non-profit organizations
- Social economy enterprises (excluding financial cooperatives)
- Educational network organizations
Who is not eligible
- Companies and organizations in the financial sector, including financial cooperatives.
- Projects related to the establishment or expansion of health services (e.g., health cooperatives).
- Organizations involved in municipal administration projects (e.g., town hall renovations, municipal garage maintenance).
- Projects associated with places of worship, unless the building is being converted for non-religious community use.
- Businesses registered in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits for employees or interns dedicated to the project, including employer contributions.
- Professional fees for external services relevant to project execution.
- Capital expenditures for assets enabling project realization.
- Acquisition of technologies, software, or patents directly required for the project.
- Non-refundable portion of taxes.
- Other direct costs necessary for the development and implementation of the project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations located within the territory of the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec.
Additional information
- The funds are awarded based on budget availability, with applications accepted continuously.
- Decisions are made by a steering committee that typically meets at least twice per year.
- Applicants must comply with specific communication requirements, including acknowledging the Government of Quebec's contribution in publicity and promotional materials.
- Members of the steering committee are subject to ethics and deontological regulations regarding integrity, impartiality, and confidentiality.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies. 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 de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies?
The MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR Stream 3: Signature Innovation - Renewable Energies grant provides up to $150,000 per project (or up to $75,000 for mobility projects) to support innovative, time-limited initiatives that strengthen the region’s identity in renewable energy. Eligible activities include projects related to biomethanation, waste valorization, wind power, renewable energy integration, and advancements in sustainable mobility.
How much funding can be received?
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies program?
To be eligible for the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies program, you must:
Private for-profit businesses are eligible.
Projects must align with renewable energy priorities of the MRC.
Cooperatives (excluding financial cooperatives) are eligible.
What expenses are eligible under MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies?
Initiatives to improve and innovate biomethanation processes.
Projects that enhance the energy value of residual materials.
Development and implementation of innovative methods to divert residual materials from landfills.
Research and development related to wind energy and the deployment of new wind farms.
Projects integrating renewable energy solutions, such as solar, small hydro, biomethane, biomass, or biofuels, including advancing energy autonomy and reducing petroleum dependency.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies?
You can contact MRC Rivière-du-Loup by email at administration@mrcrdl.quebec or by phone at 4188672485.
Where is the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies available?
The MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
Is the MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies is a Grant and Funding