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MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS) - Quebec - Canada
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MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)

Financial support for enhancing projects in rural Quebec
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 35,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Côte-Nord, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS) provides up to $35,000 for initiatives that enhance living conditions through projects that stimulate economic growth, job creation, and community engagement in priority sectors such as fishing, economic diversification, and online presence. Eligible activities include project development, online presence creation, and training in rural areas.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop an online presence
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
  • Côte-Nord
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Social economy enterprise
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Youth (<40)
  • Startups
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

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Structuring projects that demonstrate growth and impact on the economy in accordance with the priorities of the MRC.
  • Development initiatives in sectors such as fishing, aquaculture, agri-food, tourism, culture, leisure, economic diversification, workforce training, transportation, telecommunications, and environment.
  • Projects involving youth, families, and seniors.
  • Fishing industry development for improving safety and efficiency.
  • Creating or enhancing an online presence, including website development, social media marketing, e-commerce, and Google My Business registration.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Municipal organizations
  • Band councils from Innu communities
  • Cooperatives (excluding financial cooperatives)
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Educational sector organizations
  • Private companies (excluding financial institutions)
  • Social economy enterprises (excluding financial institutions)
  • Individuals interested in starting a business

Who is not eligible

  • Financial cooperatives.
  • Financial enterprises.
  • Fishing companies with a NEQ (for Volet 2 only).
  • Projects that have already been completed.
  • Projects initiated before the signing of the financial assistance agreement.
  • Debt financing or loan repayment projects.
  • Projects involving existing or completed capital investments.
  • Real estate investments (immovable assets).

Eligible expenses

  • Salaries and wages for project execution, including mandatory employment costs (MERC) and social benefits, up to 50% of the project cost, with a cap of $17,500 per project, unless conditions on sustained employment are met.
  • Professional fees.
  • Boats, motors, trailers, and warehouses for fishing projects.
  • Modifications to boats, including stabilizers, expansions, or reductions.
  • Equipment, including safety equipment (e.g., sonar, radar, GPS, transporters, pumps, survival suits, vests, etc.).
  • Nets, traps, buoys (poly float markers), ropes, etc.
  • Freezers, provided the applicant has a bait fishing license, with a maximum request of two freezers per project.
  • Any other expense deemed essential to the fishing industry.
  • Costs associated with creating or enhancing an online presence (websites, social media marketing, e-commerce, Google My Business registration, etc.), with funding covering 50% of costs up to $5,000 for private businesses, and 90% for non-profit organizations.
  • Training expenses related to maintaining online tools, fully reimbursable up to $1,000, covering registration fees, materials, and other training-related costs.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Municipalité de la Côte-Nord du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
  • Municipalité de Gros-Mécatina
  • Municipalité de Saint-Augustin
  • Municipalité de Bonne-Espérance
  • Municipalité de Blanc Sablon

Additional information

  • All recipients must demonstrate their commitment to utilizing Quebec-based products or suppliers unless a valid justification for choosing external resources is provided.
  • Applicants for the fishing sector must show that their activities contribute directly or indirectly to the economy of the Basse-Côte-Nord region.
  • If major purchases such as boats or equipment are involved, they must not be resold within five years of purchase.
  • In the online presence and training component, funding is cumulative and can be combined with the general component.

Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)?

The MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS) provides up to $35,000 for initiatives that enhance living conditions through projects that stimulate economic growth, job creation, and community engagement in priority sectors such as fishing, economic diversification, and online presence. Eligible activities include project development, online presence creation, and training in rural areas.

How much funding can be received?

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $35,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS) program?

To be eligible for the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS) program, you must: Enterprises or organizations must be registered and current in the Quebec Enterprise Register. Eligible applicants include municipal organizations, Innu community band councils, cooperatives (excluding financial cooperatives), non-profit organizations, educational sector organizations, private or social economy enterprises (excluding financial enterprises), and individuals interested in starting a business.

What expenses are eligible under MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)?

Structuring projects that demonstrate growth and impact on the economy in accordance with the priorities of the MRC. Development initiatives in sectors such as fishing, aquaculture, agri-food, tourism, culture, leisure, economic diversification, workforce training, transportation, telecommunications, and environment. Projects involving youth, families, and seniors. Fishing industry development for improving safety and efficiency. Creating or enhancing an online presence, including website development, social media marketing, e-commerce, and Google My Business registration.

Who can I contact for more information about the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)?

You can contact MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent.

Where is the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS) available?

The MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS) program is available Côte-Nord, Quebec.

Is the MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS) is a Grant and Funding

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