MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS)
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QC, Canada
Supports stabilizing and continuing regional social programs partnerships
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Grant and Funding
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- Health care and social assistance
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- MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
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The MRC Le Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS) aims to stabilize and sustain social programs through partnerships, offering a maximum funding amount of $20,000 per year for up to three years. Eligible activities include projects targeting youth, families, and the elderly, focusing on community mobilization and program continuity.
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- Financial assistance is granted in the form of a subsidy that cannot exceed $20,000 per year, for a maximum duration of 3 years.
- The financial assistance must be complemented with regular reports of income and expenses by the promoter.
- Eligible salary expenses for project execution are covered up to 75% of the total project cost, including obligatory employment-related costs and social benefits, solely for animation purposes.
- Salaries associated with program coordination or administrative expenses are covered only up to 5% of the total project cost, provided these are justified.
- Eligibility for funding is proportionate to the number of individuals and communities impacted.
- The payment structure may fluctuate based on the organization's needs, as specified in the aid agreement.
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- Activities directly benefiting the population within one or more municipalities in the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent region.
- Initiatives prioritizing youth involvement.
- Programs supporting families.
- Projects catering to the needs of seniors.
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$ 75,000
Expand organic farming operations with new equipment
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- The applicant must be a municipal organization, a non-profit organization, or an organization in the education sector.
- The project must involve activities in municipalities within the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent territory with direct intervention in the community.
- Priority is given to projects involving youth, families, and seniors.
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- Municipal organizations
- Non-profit organizations
- Education sector organizations
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- Salaries and wages for project execution, including mandatory employment costs (social security contributions) and benefits, for animation purposes only. Eligible up to 75% of the total project cost.
- Salaries related to program coordination or administrative costs related to program management, eligible up to 5% of the total project cost and must be justified.
- Purchase of materials (reading, leisure, etc.) related to the program.
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- Municipalities within the territory of MRC Le Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent.
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- Formation of partnerships for the implementation or continuation of the program within the communities, including municipal support.
- Creation or maintenance of jobs.
- Community mobilization: aiding local groups to clarify and express their needs and objectives and undertake collective actions.
- Sustainability of the project: the ability to maintain or support a process over time.
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- Step 1: Project Eligibility AssessmentVerify that your project aligns with the FRSPS goals regarding the stabilization and continuity of social programs.
- Confirm that the planned expenses are predominantly eligible according to the fund's criteria.
- Step 2: Application PreparationWrite a detailed description of your project that includes the objectives, target audience, and community needs it addresses.
- Highlight the proposed partnerships and describe their role in the project's success.
- Prepare a detailed budget showing wages, salaries, and other project-related expenses.
- Include the necessary justifications for each expense, especially those related to program coordination or management (not exceeding 5% of the total cost).
- Step 3: Assembling Required DocumentsCollect all letters of support and partnership ensuring the implementation and sustainability of the project.
- Gather your organization's financial statements for submission.
- Step 4: Submission of the ApplicationSend your complete file to the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent office according to the instructions provided on their website or in their calls for projects documents.
- Step 5: Application Follow-UpMonitor communications from the MRC for any requests for additional information or clarification.
- Be ready to provide additional documents if necessary.
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- The financial assistance provided under this grant is in the form of a subsidy, and the maximum amount awarded per year is $20,000 for up to three years.
- The financial aid is subject to regular submission of income and expense statements by the applicant.
- The disbursement structure of the payments will be tailored according to the needs of the organization and will be detailed in the financial assistance agreement with the MRC.
- The amount of financial assistance granted will be proportional to the number of people and communities affected by the project.