MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)
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QC, Canada
Supports sustainable rural community development in Quebec
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Grant and Funding
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- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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- MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
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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.
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- Financial aid takes the form of a grant with a maximum of $25,000 per project.
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- Promoting the growth and integration of the population.
- Valuing human, cultural, and physical resources of the region.
- Ensuring the survival of rural communities.
- Maintaining a balance between quality of life, lifestyle, natural environment, and economic activities.
- Enhancing the well-being of the population through sports and leisure.
- Creating jobs.
- Improving communication and access to new technologies.
- Facilitating the transfer of knowledge.
- Enhancing local services, including social programs and community services and equipment.
- Improving transportation and environmental initiatives.
- Supporting community development.
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$ 30,000
Digital platform to enhance rural artisan sales
$ 50,000
Sustainable fashion line using recycled materials
$ 35,000
Developing a mobile app for mental health support
$ 60,000
Clean energy solution integration for local businesses
$ 30,000
Art therapy program for trauma survivors
$ 20,000
Launch of a community rooftop garden initiative
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- The applicant must be a municipality, municipal organization, or MRC, including the band council of a designated indigenous community.
- The applicant can be a non-profit organization.
- Cooperatives of solidarity and consumption are eligible.
- The applicant can be an organization from the educational, health, cultural, environmental, heritage, or social services networks covering all or part of the territory.
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- Municipalities, municipal entities, and a band council of a designated Indigenous community
- Non-profit organizations
- Solidarity and consumer cooperatives
- Organizations in the education, health, culture, environment, heritage, or social services networks covering all or a part of the territory
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- Working capital for the first year of operation.
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- MRC Le Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent.
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- Step 1: Gather Required InformationResearch the objectives and eligibility criteria of the FDR program to ensure alignment with your project.
- Compile all necessary documentation and information for the application.
- Step 2: Prepare Application DocumentsWrite a comprehensive project proposal that highlights alignment with the fund's objectives.
- Detail plans for community benefits such as job creation, enhancement of services, and sustainable development.
- Include a budget outline that adheres to the guidelines.
- Step 3: Contact Fund ProviderReach out to the appropriate contact at MRC Le Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent for guidance and to confirm the application process steps.
- Step 4: Submit ApplicationEnsure all documents are complete and organized according to the fund's requirements.
- Send the completed application package to the designated contact or through the specified submission portal.
- Step 5: Follow-upVerify receipt of the application by contacting the fund provider.
- Keep track of any updates or requests for additional information.