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MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3
Funding for innovation in public safety and logistics
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $2,139,780 to support the MRC of Haut-Richelieu’s Signature Innovation project. It funds initiatives related to public safety, civil security, and advanced logistics, including studies, coordination, communications, and regulatory tools.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Location
- Le Haut-Richelieu
- Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Emergency and Relief
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Inventory and monitoring of public safety and civil security initiatives
- Identification of potential partners and development of collaboration projects
- Inventory of advanced logistics initiatives and development of the MRC’s offer
- Development of the territory’s “Signature Innovation ” branding and communication strategy
- Preparation of conditions to welcome innovative companies in the targeted sectors
Documents Needed
- Project submission form or proposal
- Financial support plan
- Project implementation plan
- Proof of required authorizations and supporting documents
- Justificative and payment evidence, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal organizations
- Private businesses and social economy enterprises
- Cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations
- Education network organizations
- Legal entities planning to start a business
Who is not eligible
- Businesses in the financial sector
- Financial-sector cooperatives
- Organizations listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts
Eligible expenses
- Direct MRC costs linked to planning and implementation, including salaries and service contracts
- Funding for eligible projects under the management framework
- Administrative costs up to 10% of the total envelope
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating deficits, debt repayment, or working capital replenishment
- Expenses incurred before the agreement was signed
- Costs already paid by the Government of Quebec for the same project
- Projects already completed or not directly related to the project
- Loans, loan guarantees, equity investments, and refundable tax portions
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of Haut-Richelieu
Selection criteria
- Alignment with public safety and advanced logistics
- Fits an action plan step or advances it
- Built on consultations with relevant partners
- Costs are realistic and justified
- Clear financing plan and governance structure
How to apply
- Step 1: Consult the management framework
- Review the project framework and eligible directions.
- Confirm alignment with the targeted sectors and priorities.
- Step 2: Prepare the project proposal
- Define the objectives, activities, timeline, and partners.
- Prepare the financing and governance information requested.
- Step 3: Submit for review
- Submit the proposal to the MRC / steering committee process.
- Provide the supporting information needed for assessment.
- Step 4: Agreement and implementation
- Sign the financial assistance agreement if approved.
- Carry out the project and comply with reporting requirements.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the steering committee
- Projects are assessed against the management framework and selection criteria
- The MRC Board receives recommendations and oversees implementation
- Approved projects are managed under a financial assistance agreement
- Annual and final reporting are required after funding is granted
Additional information
- The project is part of the FRR Stream 3 “Signature Innovation” framework.
- A dedicated reporting and governance structure is required.
- The MRC must maintain separate accounting for the initiative.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3 Program
What is the MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3?
This program provides up to $2,139,780 to support the MRC of Haut-Richelieu’s Signature Innovation project. It funds initiatives related to public safety, civil security, and advanced logistics, including studies, coordination, communications, and regulatory tools.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3 Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3 program?
To be eligible for the MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3 program, you must:
Project must match the program’s focus
Project must be time-limited
Clear governance required
What expenses are eligible under MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3?
Inventory and monitoring of public safety and civil security initiatives
Identification of potential partners and development of collaboration projects
Inventory of advanced logistics initiatives and development of the MRC’s offer
Development of the territory’s “Signature Innovation” branding and communication strategy
Preparation of conditions to welcome innovative companies in the targeted sectors
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3?
You can contact MRC de La Haute-Yamaska (MRC).
Where is the MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3 available?
The MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3 program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Haut-Richelieu — FRR – Stream 3 is a Other Support