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MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation
Supporting nature-based tourism projects in Les Etchemins
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 30, 2024
- Closing date : December 20, 2024
Location
Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program supports projects that showcase the natural heritage of Les Etchemins, with maximum funding of $200,000 per project. Eligible initiatives include panoramic routes, soft-mobility trail networks, and nature-based recreational tourism and accommodation projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : August 30, 2024
- Closing date : December 20, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Les Etchemins
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- 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
- Development of panoramic routes and exceptional viewpoints.
- Creation and improvement of non-motorized trail networks.
- Nature-based recreational tourism and accommodation projects.
Documents Needed
- Application form for financial assistance.
- Financial package or budget spreadsheet.
- Municipal support letter or resolution, where applicable.
- Applicant board or council resolution authorizing the application.
- Confirmation letters from external partners, if any.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal organizations and Indigenous communities.
- Private and social economy enterprises.
- Cooperatives and non-profit organizations.
- Educational network organizations.
- Legal entities intending to start a business.
Who is not eligible
- Private enterprises in the financial sector.
- Cooperatives in the financial sector.
- Organizations listed in the Registry of enterprises not eligible for public contracts.
Eligible expenses
- Project staff salaries and social benefits, including travel costs.
- Specialist and consulting fees.
- Land preparation, site work, and equipment moving costs.
- Land or easement acquisition costs, including legal and appraisal fees.
- Plans, designs, surveying, equipment rental, installation, and project promotion.
- Volunteer contributions tied to the project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Heavy equipment purchases and computer equipment purchases.
- Operating deficits, debt repayment, or working capital top-ups.
- Costs incurred before the agreement is signed or already completed projects.
- Costs not directly related to the project.
- Recoverable GST/QST amounts and administration fees above 10%.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC des Etchemins, Quebec.
- Projects must be carried out in one of the 13 municipalities of the MRC des Etchemins.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for completeness and alignment with the program objectives.
- Eligible files are then evaluated by a selection committee.
- Projects meeting the minimum passing score are recommended to the council of mayors for approval.
- Successful applicants are contacted and a funding agreement is signed.
- Funding and reporting conditions are set out in the agreement.
Additional information
- Projects must be completed by September 30, 2027.
- Funding agreements define payment conditions and reporting requirements.
- If funds remain, a future call for projects may be launched.
- Applicants may submit more than one project across different streams.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation. 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 Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation?
The program supports projects that showcase the natural heritage of Les Etchemins, with maximum funding of $200,000 per project. Eligible initiatives include panoramic routes, soft-mobility trail networks, and nature-based recreational tourism and accommodation projects.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 20, 2024.
Who is eligible for the MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation program?
To be eligible for the MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation program, you must:
Eligible organization type required
Project located in MRC des Etchemins
Project must fit a program stream
What expenses are eligible under MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation?
Development of panoramic routes and exceptional viewpoints.
Creation and improvement of non-motorized trail networks.
Nature-based recreational tourism and accommodation projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation?
You can contact MRC des Etchemins (MRC) by email at mapouliot@mrcetchemins.qc.ca or by phone at 418-625-9000.
Where is the MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation available?
The MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.