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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
- Start a business
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
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.