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MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)
Financial support for structuring local projects
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’s Structuring Projects Fund provides up to $35,000 per project for initiatives that improve living conditions. It supports projects in priority sectors such as fishing, aquaculture, tourism, economic diversification, telecommunications, and environment.
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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
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
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 improve living conditions in the MRC.
- Projects in priority sectors such as fishing, aquaculture, agro-food, tourism, leisure, economic diversification, training, transportation, telecommunications, environment, and fire safety.
- Projects involving youth, families, and seniors.
- Online presence development or improvement projects.
- Training related to approved online presence projects.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form.
- Resolution from the organization or business.
- Most recent financial statements.
- Quotes.
- Confirmation of financial partners.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal organizations
- Band councils of Innu communities
- Cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations
- Private or social economy businesses
Who is not eligible
- Financial sector businesses.
- Financial cooperatives.
- Organizations whose activities are controversial.
- Organizations in the Register of companies ineligible for public contracts.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and wages related to project delivery, including employment-related costs and social benefits, subject to program limits.
- Professional fees.
- Capital expenditures such as land, buildings, equipment, machinery, rolling stock, incorporation, transportation and installation.
- Technology, software packages, and patents.
- Other costs directly related to project development and delivery.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects already completed.
- Expenses incurred before the financial aid agreement is signed.
- Debt financing, loan repayment, loan guarantees, and equity investments.
- Projects in direct competition with an existing enterprise.
- Municipal infrastructure, services, works, and routine operations normally funded by government or municipal budgets.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
- Côte-Nord-du-Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
- Gros-Mécatina
- Saint-Augustin
- Bonne-Espérance
- Blanc Sablon
- Unamen Shipu
- Pakua Shipi
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the file is complete and all required documents are received.
- The MRC validates the application and may request additional information during analysis.
- Projects are analyzed and then recommended to the MRC council.
- The council makes the decision and the applicant is notified by the agent.
- If approved, a financial aid agreement must be signed before funding is released.
Additional information
- Recipients must use Quebec products or suppliers when possible.
- Fishery projects must show an economic impact on the Lower North Shore.
- Major purchases cannot be sold within five years.
- Online presence support can be combined with Component 1.
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’s Structuring Projects Fund provides up to $35,000 per project for initiatives that improve living conditions. It supports projects in priority sectors such as fishing, aquaculture, tourism, economic diversification, telecommunications, and environment.
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:
Registered in the Quebec Enterprise Register.
Project on MRC territory.
Aligned with MRC priorities.
What expenses are eligible under MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)?
Structuring projects that improve living conditions in the MRC.
Projects in priority sectors such as fishing, aquaculture, agro-food, tourism, leisure, economic diversification, training, transportation, telecommunications, environment, and fire safety.
Projects involving youth, families, and seniors.
Online presence development or improvement projects.
Training related to approved online presence projects.
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