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MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports sustainable rural community development in Quebec
Grant and Funding
Overview
The MRC Le Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent Rural Development Fund aims to enhance community well-being by promoting population integration, job creation, and access to technology, with a maximum grant of $25,000 per project. Eligible activities include improving community services and equipment, supporting local programs, and fostering cultural and environmental development.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
- Côte-Nord
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
Activities funded
- Community initiatives that promote population growth and integration.
- Projects that support the development and enhancement of local resources—human, cultural, or physical.
- Efforts aimed at sustaining rural communities and ensuring their long-term viability.
- Activities that help improve quality of life, recreation, and community well-being.
- Initiatives focused on job creation, knowledge transfer, and access to new technologies within the community.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 20,000
Launch of a community rooftop garden initiative
$ 60,000
Clean energy solution integration for local businesses
$ 35,000
Developing a mobile app for mental health support
$ 30,000
Art therapy program for trauma survivors
$ 30,000
Digital platform to enhance rural artisan sales
$ 50,000
Sustainable fashion line using recycled materials
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a municipality, municipal organization, MRC, or the council of a designated Indigenous community.
- Non-profit organizations are eligible.
- Solidarity and consumer cooperatives can apply.
- Organizations operating in the education, health, culture, environment, heritage, or social services sectors covering all or part of the territory are eligible.
- The project must support rural development objectives such as community survival, job creation, improved local services, or community well-being.
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities and municipal organizations
- MRC (Regional County Municipality)
- Band councils of designated Indigenous communities
- Non-profit organizations
- Solidarity and consumer cooperatives
- Organizations in education, health, culture, environment, heritage, or social services sectors operating in whole or in part within the territory
Who is not eligible
- Private for-profit businesses are not eligible.
- Fire and municipal security service providers cannot receive funding for related activities.
Eligible expenses
- Working capital for the first year of operation.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations located within the territory of the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review Program Objectives and Eligible Expenses
- Ensure your project aligns with the objectives of the Rural Development Fund (FDR).
- Verify that your anticipated expenses are eligible for funding and that they do not include ineligible costs (e.g., salaries, municipal fire and security services).
- Step 2: Prepare Project Proposal
- Develop a comprehensive project plan describing objectives, anticipated outcomes, and impact on the local community.
- Include a detailed budget outlining expenses for the first year of operation and supporting documents relevant to the project's aims.
- Step 3: Complete the Application Form
- Fill out the official application form provided by the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent or on its website, if available.
- Attach all required supporting documents, such as the project plan and budget.
- Step 4: Submit Your Application
- Send the completed application form and accompanying documents to the fund provider. Submission methods may include mail, email, or electronic portal, depending on instructions from the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent.
- Step 5: Await Review and Decision
- Wait for confirmation of receipt and review of your application from the fund administrator.
- If additional information is required, respond promptly to any requests from the funding body.
Additional information
- The fund supports projects that promote knowledge transfer and access to new technologies.
- Focus areas include enhancing local services in social, community, transport, and environmental sectors.
- Financial support is capped at $25,000 per project.
