MRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: 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: • Applicant must be a local municipality within the MRC Deux-Montagnes.

Q: 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.

Q: 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 the province of QC.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports local and regional development initiatives in Deux-Montagnes

At a glance

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $150,000
Up to 20% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : November 22, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Closed

Overview

The MRC Deux-Montagnes—Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2 offers non-repayable grants of up to $150,000 to support local projects that enhance community vitality, entrepreneurship, and regional development. Eligible activities include professional fees, operational costs, communications, training, and project implementation expenses for initiatives aligned with the MRC's strategic priorities.

Financing terms and conditions

Non-repayable grant with a maximum amount of $150,000 per beneficiary within a consecutive 12-month period.
Minimum grant request is $5,000.
The promoter or non-governmental partners must contribute at least 20% of the project cost, which can include human or material resources.

Activities funded

Support and promotion of local entrepreneurship, including initiatives to welcome new businesses.
Implementation of community-based projects that strengthen local economic development.
Development and promotion of recreational and agrotourism activities within the region.
Execution of projects contributing to regional planning, such as land use and development initiatives.
Collaboration on regional projects that enhance the overall attractiveness and economic vitality of the Laurentides area.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 86,000

Implementation of community shared garden and farmers’ market project

$ 130,000

Upgrading community spaces for workshops and entrepreneurial activities

$ 119,400

Creation of a youth entrepreneurship incubator and mentorship hub

$ 95,000

Local business welcome program and multilingual support service launch

$ 148,000

Launch of a local agrotourism trail for regional farms

$ 149,800

Regional recreational biking route creation and community promotion

Eligibility

The applicant must be one of the seven local municipalities within the MRC Deux-Montagnes.
The project must align with one or more of the following orientations: promotion and support of entrepreneurship, community enrichment, local territorial planning, sustainable mobility within the MRC, or participation in regional economic development initiatives.
The applicant must contact the MRC's economic development service prior to submitting a request to validate project eligibility and obtain support for the application process.

Who is eligible?

The seven local municipalities within the MRC Deux-Montagnes

Who is not eligible

Businesses in the retail or restaurant sectors.
Projects related to the daily operations, infrastructure, or services that are typically funded by municipal budgets or other government programs (e.g., construction or renovation of buildings, roadwork, fire or security services, water supply, or sewage).

Eligible expenses

Salaries and social charges related to project execution.
Travel, representation, and meal expenses incurred for the project.
Professional fees associated with project delivery.
Postage, courier, and office supply expenses required for project activities.
Communication costs for consultations or dissemination of project decisions.
General operating expenses directly related to the project, such as room rentals, office rent, telecommunications tools (including website costs), promotional activities, general insurance, memberships, and subscriptions.
Training expenses for project personnel.
Bank charges, interest, and amortization of real estate assets linked to the project.
Other costs directly inherent to the realization of the project.

Eligible geographic areas

The seven municipalities within the MRC de Deux-Montagnes, Quebec.

Selection criteria

Clarity of the project and associated objectives in relation to community needs and the orientations and priorities of the MRC.
Project sustainability.
Economic and social impacts for the local community (such as job creation, diversification or expansion of services and equipment available to residents).
Complementarity with other completed or ongoing projects in the community.
Realism of the proposed timeline (all project expenses must be completed before March 31 of each year).

How to apply

Validate project eligibility

Contact the Economic Development Department of the MRC to validate your project's eligibility
Request support for the application process

Submit project application

Complete the project application form
Submit the form to the MRC de Deux-Montagnes

Project analysis and recommendation

The MRC's staff analyzes the application
A recommendation is issued based on the analysis

Council decision and notification

The MRC council makes the final decision
The promoter is notified in writing of the council's decision and the implementation terms

Sign partnership agreement

The promoter has 90 days to meet the agreement conditions and proceed with its signing
If exceeded, the agreement becomes void

Receive funds

Funds are disbursed according to the terms of the agreement

Additional information

The applicant must respond to the protocol conditions and sign it within 90 days, otherwise the agreement becomes void.
Funding decisions are communicated in writing to the applicant, outlining associated project terms.
All project expenditures must be completed by March 31 of each year.
If a project receives support, it cannot receive further funding unless a significant enhancement is proposed by the promoter.

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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.