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MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS)
Funding for regional social programs
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 35,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Côte-Nord, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program provides up to $20,000 per year for up to 3 years to support the stability and continuity of social programs through partnerships. It funds recurring community-based activities in the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent, including salaries, program coordination, and materials.
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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 : 35,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
- Côte-Nord
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Seniors
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Recurring social programs delivered in one or more municipalities of the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
- Community activities that respond to local needs and involve direct public intervention
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Required supporting documents listed in the application form
- Written confirmation of financial partners
- Support letters, including municipal letters of intent if applicable
- Regular income and expense statements
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal organizations
- Non-profit organizations
- Organizations in the education sector
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and wages for project delivery, including mandatory employment-related costs and social benefits for animation activities
- Program coordination and administrative costs, up to 5% of total project cost
- Materials related to the program, such as reading or recreational items
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
- Côte-Nord-du-Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
- Gros-Mecatina
- Saint-Augustin
- Bonne-Espérance
- Blanc-Sablon
- Unamen Shipu
- Pakua Shipi
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are checked for completeness and supporting documents.
- The file is assigned to an agent for analysis.
- The project is reviewed and then recommended to the MRC council.
- The council makes the funding decision and the applicant is informed.
- If approved, a financial aid agreement is sent for signature before funding is paid.
Additional information
- Projects involving youth, families, and seniors are prioritized.
- Applicants must provide regular income and expense statements.
- Funding is proportional to the number of people and communities reached.
- A financial aid agreement is required and sets the payment terms.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS) Program
What is the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS)?
The program provides up to $20,000 per year for up to 3 years to support the stability and continuity of social programs through partnerships. It funds recurring community-based activities in the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent, including salaries, program coordination, and materials.
How much funding can be received?
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS) Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $35,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS) program?
To be eligible for the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS) program, you must:
Community-based social program
Direct public intervention
Partnership-based project
What expenses are eligible under MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS)?
Recurring social programs delivered in one or more municipalities of the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
Community activities that respond to local needs and involve direct public intervention
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS)?
You can contact MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC) by email at info@mrcgsl.ca.
Where is the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS) available?
The MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS) program is available Côte-Nord, Quebec.
Is the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS) is a Other Support