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MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2
Funding to support regional economic and community development
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2 provides financial support for projects aiming to enhance regional and local economic development, with funding covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. Eligible activities include administration and development initiatives that comply with the fund's objectives, while certain sectors and ineligible expenses are excluded from support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Le Haut-Richelieu
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
This grant focuses on supporting projects that align with regional development goals and comply with established policies. The eligible projects aim to enhance local living environments and involve a collaborative approach with other organizations.
- Projects related to the MRC administration and service offerings under the FRR agreement.
- Implementation of sector-specific local and regional development agreements.
- Initiatives involving collaboration with other organizations for joint projects or harmonizing actions.
- Undertakings of a supra-territorial nature linked to regional development efforts.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2 grant is available to businesses including social economy enterprises within the MRC Haut-Richelieu region. It excludes private financial sector companies, financial cooperatives, businesses listed in the Register of companies ineligible for public contracts, and businesses that have previously failed to meet obligations tied to past government financial aid.
Who is not eligible
This grant excludes specific companies and industries based on their status or primary activity to maintain fair competition and effective use of funds.
- Private companies in the financial sector.
- Financial cooperatives.
- Companies listed on the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
- Companies that have failed to meet obligations related to previous financial aid agreements in the past two years.
- Entities involved in the production or distribution of weapons.
- Businesses related to gambling, combat sports, racing, or similar activities.
- Establishments where the majority of income is derived from alcohol consumption or slot machines.
- Companies focused on the production, sale, and services related to tobacco or drugs, with exceptions for approved pharmaceutical projects.
- Activities protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (religion, politics, defense of rights, etc.).
- Activities that could harm public morals.
Eligible expenses
The eligible expenses for the grant include various administrative and project-specific costs associated with the objectives of the FRR.
- Administration of the agreement with MAMH.
- Offer of service and execution of internal projects.
- Implementation of local and regional development sectoral agreements.
- Coordination with other entities for joint or harmonized projects.
- Project expenses aligned with improving living environments.
- Supra-territorial project expenses involving partnerships.
- Administrative expenses like salaries, social charges, travel, and meal expenses.
- Professional fees and postal or courier services.
- Communication activities for consultations or decision dissemination.
- Room rental, office supplies, and telecommunication costs.
- Training expenses and general insurance.
- Membership fees, subscriptions, and promotional costs.
- Bank and interest charges.
- Rent, maintenance, and amortization of premises.
- Representation expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2. 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 Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2?
The MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2 provides financial support for projects aiming to enhance regional and local economic development, with funding covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. Eligible activities include administration and development initiatives that comply with the fund's objectives, while certain sectors and ineligible expenses are excluded from support.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2 program?
To be eligible for the MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2 program, you must:
The applicant must ensure that no more than 80% of eligible expenses are covered by different government aids.
The applicant and its partners must contribute at least 20% in financial capital.
Applicants from certain sectors such as financial enterprises and specific industries (e.g., arms, gambling) are not eligible.
What expenses are eligible under MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2?
This grant focuses on supporting projects that align with regional development goals and comply with established policies. The eligible projects aim to enhance local living environments and involve a collaborative approach with other organizations. Projects related to the MRC administration and service offerings under the FRR agreement.
Implementation of sector-specific local and regional development agreements.
Initiatives involving collaboration with other organizations for joint projects or harmonizing actions.
Undertakings of a supra-territorial nature linked to regional development efforts.
Where is the MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2 available?
The MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2 program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2 is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2?
MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 2 is funded by MRC du Haut-Richelieu