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MRC de Deux-Montagnes — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3
Support for public access to water projects
Funding available
$ 250,000
Deadline
September 30, 2024
Location
Laurentides, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports projects that improve public access to water in the MRC of Deux-Montagnes. Eligible activities include studies, construction, development, implementation, and related equipment rental.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Deux-Montagnes
- Laurentides
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation and enhancement of public access to water.
- Planning and development of access sites and related infrastructure.
- Interpretation, signage, and site presentation initiatives.
- Projects to improve access, connectivity, and universal accessibility to water sites.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal organizations.
- Indigenous communities.
- Non-profit organizations mandated by a municipal council or the MRC.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations listed in the Register of Enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
- Applicants involved in a dispute with the Government of Quebec.
- Applicants failing to meet obligations under a law, regulation, or agreement administered by the minister.
Eligible expenses
- Project-related studies.
- Construction, development, realization, or implementation costs.
- Rental of equipment and materials.
- Administrative costs, up to 10% of the project envelope.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land acquisition costs.
- Operating costs, debt repayment, or working capital recovery.
- Expenses incurred before the MRC council decision.
- Costs already paid by the Government of Quebec for the same project.
- Loans, loan guarantees, equity investments, and refundable tax amounts.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of Deux-Montagnes.
- Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, under specific project conditions.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the Signature Innovation project.
- Quality of the financing plan and project implementation plan.
- Quality of the governance structure.
- Project durability, partnerships, and regional collaboration.
- Environmental, social, economic, and innovative benefits.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the project
- Define the project and confirm that it fits the MRC framework.
- Prepare the project concept, financing plan, and implementation plan.
- Step 2: Submit to the MRC
- File the project with the MRC of Deux-Montagnes.
- Step 3: Evaluation and decision
- The MRC checks admissibility.
- The steering committee evaluates the project and makes a recommendation.
- The council of mayors makes the final decision.
- Step 4: Notification and agreement
- The applicant receives the acceptance or refusal decision.
- If approved, a financial assistance agreement is signed with the MRC.
Processing and Agreement
- The MRC reviews the application for admissibility.
- The steering committee evaluates the project against the selection criteria.
- Recommended projects are adopted by the council of mayors.
- The applicant is informed of the acceptance or refusal of the project.
Additional information
- The MRC may require a financial assistance agreement with conditions for payments, monitoring, and accountability.
- Projects recommended by the steering committee must be approved by the MRC council of mayors.
- Projects must be completed by November 30, 2026.
- The program has limited available funding and calls may close when envelopes are exhausted.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC de Deux-Montagnes — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3 Program
What is the MRC de Deux-Montagnes — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3?
This program supports projects that improve public access to water in the MRC of Deux-Montagnes. Eligible activities include studies, construction, development, implementation, and related equipment rental.
How much funding can be received?
MRC de Deux-Montagnes — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3 Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC de Deux-Montagnes — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3 program?
To be eligible for the MRC de Deux-Montagnes — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3 program, you must:
Project in the MRC of Deux-Montagnes.
One-time, non-recurring initiative.
Aligned with the MRC framework.
What expenses are eligible under MRC de Deux-Montagnes — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3?
Creation and enhancement of public access to water.
Planning and development of access sites and related infrastructure.
Interpretation, signage, and site presentation initiatives.
Projects to improve access, connectivity, and universal accessibility to water sites.
Where is the MRC de Deux-Montagnes — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3 available?
The MRC de Deux-Montagnes — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3 program is available Laurentides, Quebec.
Is the MRC de Deux-Montagnes — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC de Deux-Montagnes — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3 is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC de Deux-Montagnes — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3?
MRC de Deux-Montagnes — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3 is funded by MRC Deux-Montagnes, Government of Québec