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MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)
Supports community and economic development initiatives in La Haute-Côte-Nord
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 19, 2023
- Closing date : January 31, 2025
Location
Côte-Nord, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord's Support for Structuring Projects (PSPS) provides financial assistance up to $100,000 to enhance living environments through social, cultural, economic, and environmental projects. Eligible activities must demonstrate sustainability, community impact, and align with regional development priorities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : September 19, 2023
- Closing date : January 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- 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
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects improving the quality of life and development of La Haute-Côte-Nord's territory.
- Projects contributing to the social and cultural development of the community.
- Initiatives focusing on sustainable development, particularly environmental aspects.
- Efforts aimed at economic diversification and promoting tourism.
- Projects that enhance the utilization or recovery of energy resources.
- Activities that create jobs or consolidate existing employment opportunities.
- Initiatives promoting the attractiveness of the region and augmenting its reach beyond local boundaries.
- Developments that encourage collaboration, partnerships, and commitment from involved stakeholders.
- Projects facilitating the growth of new initiatives and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal organizations (MRC, municipalities).
- First Nation Council of Essipit.
- Non-profit organizations.
- Parapublic organizations in the education sector.
- Individuals or businesses wishing to start an organization or initiate a structuring project.
- Private and social economy enterprises.
- Cooperatives.
Who is not eligible
- Projects solely focused on religious, political, or sexual themes.
- Projects that can potentially incite controversy and offer minimal economic impact.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits of human resources specifically assigned to the project, including employer social charges and social benefits, providing justification for the need of additional resources.
- Project management fees up to a maximum of 10% of the project cost.
- Professional fees and honorariums.
- Capital expenses for assets such as land, buildings, equipment, machinery, rolling stock, incorporation fees, and similar expenditures.
- Acquisition of technology, software or software packages, patents, and similar expenses.
- Other costs inherent in the development and realization of the projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Sacré-Cœur
- Tadoussac
- Les Bergeronnes
- Les Escoumins
- Longue-Rive
- Portneuf-sur-Mer
- Forestville
- Colombier
- TNO Lac-au-Brochet
- Community of Essipit
Additional information
- The policy is subject to annual revisions based on the available annual amounts and intervention priorities.
- The funding can cover a maximum of 80% of the project costs from government sources, with the remaining 20% being a contribution from the promoter, half of which can be in services.
- Any change that shifts the project outside the specified territory within the first five years will result in the cancellation of the financial aid.
- The subsidy is granted as non-repayable financial assistance.
- A comprehensive final report, including financial documents and project visibility proof, is required for financial disbursements.
- There is a strong emphasis on purchasing goods and services locally from La Haute-Côte-Nord, with exceptions requiring justification.
- The aid per project is capped at $100,000, but exceptions can be made if a project's impact is exceptionally structural.
- All projects must demonstrate a real need for the financial assistance requested.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS). 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 La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)?
The MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord's Support for Structuring Projects (PSPS) provides financial assistance up to $100,000 to enhance living environments through social, cultural, economic, and environmental projects. Eligible activities must demonstrate sustainability, community impact, and align with regional development priorities.
How much funding can be received?
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS) Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was January 31, 2025.
Who is eligible for the MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS) program?
To be eligible for the MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS) program, you must:
Eligible organizations include municipal entities, the Innus Essipit First Nation Council, non-profit organizations, education sector parapublic organizations, and private or social economy enterprises.
The applicant must have a mission to serve one or more municipalities in the MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord territory.
The organization must not be in default of any contractual obligation or payment with the MRC.
What expenses are eligible under MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)?
Projects improving the quality of life and development of La Haute-Côte-Nord's territory.
Projects contributing to the social and cultural development of the community.
Initiatives focusing on sustainable development, particularly environmental aspects.
Efforts aimed at economic diversification and promoting tourism.
Projects that enhance the utilization or recovery of energy resources.
Activities that create jobs or consolidate existing employment opportunities.
Initiatives promoting the attractiveness of the region and augmenting its reach beyond local boundaries.
Developments that encourage collaboration, partnerships, and commitment from involved stakeholders.
Projects facilitating the growth of new initiatives and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)?
You can contact MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord by email at conseillercs@mrchcn.qc.ca or by phone at 418 233-2102.
Where is the MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS) available?
The MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS) program is available Côte-Nord, Quebec.
