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MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Regional Support Fund for Social Programs (FRSPS)
Funding for regional social programs
Offered by
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
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- Funding available
- $ 35,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- 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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $35,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 90%
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
- Côte-Nord
- Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Startups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
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
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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
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
How to apply
- Step 1: Obtain the application form
- Download it from the MRC website or request it from an MRC office.
- Step 2: Complete the application package
- Fill out the form and attach all required supporting documents.
- Include written confirmation from financial partners and any required support letters.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed and signed form with all documents to info@mrcgsl.ca.
- Step 4: Follow the review process
- The MRC validates the application and assigns it to an agent for analysis.
- The agent may request additional information during the review.
- Step 5: Sign the agreement if approved
- If the project is accepted, sign the financial aid agreement sent by the MRC.
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
Selection criteria
- Partnerships secured for implementation or continuation
- Job creation or maintenance
- Community mobilization
- Project sustainability
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.
Contacts
Official sources
Program guide
Funding Guide
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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)?
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
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 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.