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MRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
Funding for local and regional development projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 500,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 22, 2024
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Location
Laurentides, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $150,000 per recipient over 12 consecutive months. It supports local and structurally important projects that strengthen the community, including entrepreneurship, territorial planning, mobility, tourism, culture, and local development initiatives.
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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 : 500,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : November 22, 2024
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Deux-Montagnes
- Laurentides
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Local development projects that support community vitality
- Entrepreneurship and business support initiatives
- Territorial planning and land-use projects
- Mobility and accessibility projects
- Tourism, agrotourism, and cultural projects
Documents Needed
- Completed project application form
- Project proposal or description
- Supporting financial information for the project
- Any documents required for the funding agreement
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local municipalities in the MRC of Deux-Montagnes
- MRC of Deux-Montagnes
- Municipal organizations, OBNLs, cooperatives, and Indigenous communities
- For-profit businesses with a Quebec business number
Who is not eligible
- Retail and restaurant projects
- Projects that do not comply with MRC policies
- Projects already funded once without a significant improvement
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and social charges
- Travel, representation, and meal expenses
- Professional fees and contract services
- Office, communication, and general operating costs linked to the project
- Training, banking fees, interest, and other project-related costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the MRC council decision
- Daily operating expenses of the promoter
- Debt service or loan repayment costs
- Retail and restaurant projects
- Loans, loan guarantees, and equity investments
- Routine municipal infrastructure and regular maintenance costs
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of Deux-Montagnes
- Laurentides region
Processing and Agreement
- Submit the completed project application form to the MRC of Deux-Montagnes.
- The MRC staff reviews the application and makes a recommendation.
- The MRC council makes the final decision.
- The applicant is notified in writing of the decision and project terms.
- If approved, the applicant has 90 days to accept and sign the agreement before it becomes void.
- Funds are paid according to the agreement terms.
Additional information
- Projects may be combined with other government funding if cumulative rules are respected.
- The same project cannot be funded more than once without a significant improvement.
- Projects must be completed before March 31 of each year.
- A written agreement is required before funds are paid.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2. 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 Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2?
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $150,000 per recipient over 12 consecutive months. It supports local and structurally important projects that strengthen the community, including entrepreneurship, territorial planning, mobility, tourism, culture, and local development initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2025.
Who is eligible for the MRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 program?
To be eligible for the MRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 program, you must:
Project aligned with MRC priorities
Complies with FRR rules
Meets municipal and legal requirements
What expenses are eligible under MRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2?
Local development projects that support community vitality
Entrepreneurship and business support initiatives
Territorial planning and land-use projects
Mobility and accessibility projects
Tourism, agrotourism, and cultural projects
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2?
You can contact MRC Deux-Montagnes by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the MRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 available?
The MRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 program is available Laurentides, Quebec.