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MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation - Quebec - Canada
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MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation

Support for innovative territorial projects
Offered by
MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est
Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Municipal bodies

See full eligibility

Overview

The program provides non-repayable support of up to the municipality’s available allocation for structuring local projects. It supports innovative initiatives that improve living environments and resilience, including social, cultural, environmental, and technological actions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Lac-Saint-Jean-Est
  • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Non-financial cooperative
  • Social economy enterprise
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
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
  • General public
  • Children & youth
  • Young adults
  • Seniors
  • Indigenous peoples
  • New immigrants & refugees
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Artists / creatives
  • Nonprofits / charities
  • Community leaders
  • Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Municipal
  • Regional

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Structuring projects that improve living environments
  • Innovative initiatives in social, cultural, tourism, environmental, or technological fields
  • Projects that support climate adaptation and community resilience

Documents Needed

  • Project presentation form
  • Required documents for project analysis

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Municipal bodies
  • Indigenous band councils
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Cooperatives, excluding financial cooperatives
  • Social economy enterprises

Who is not eligible

  • Private for-profit businesses
  • Financial-sector cooperatives

Eligible expenses

  • Salaries and wages, including employer contributions
  • Professional fees
  • Volunteer work, up to 10% of the project
  • Capital expenditures for land, buildings, equipment, and vehicles
  • Technology, software, patents, working capital, and other project-related costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Management fees
  • Municipal infrastructure, services, works, and routine operations normally funded by municipal or government budgets
  • Expenses incurred before the agreement is signed
  • Debt service, future loan repayments, and already completed projects

Eligible geographic areas

  • MRC of Lac-Saint-Jean-Est

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with the policy’s orientations
  • Long-term positive impact on the community
  • Support for sustainable community development
  • Local or regional partnership
  • Project viability and lasting results

How to apply

  • Step 1: Prepare the project
    • Complete the project presentation form.
    • Gather the documents required for analysis.
  • Step 2: Submit through the local municipality
    • Local municipalities prepare priority projects and complete the funding request.
    • The request is sent to the MRC of Lac-Saint-Jean-Est.
  • Step 3: Review and acceptance
    • The MRC reviews the submission.
    • If approved, a funding agreement is signed with the responsible organization.

Processing and Agreement

  • Projects are analyzed by the structuring projects committee
  • The committee recommends eligible initiatives to the MRC
  • The MRC signs an agreement with the responsible organization
  • Funding is paid after the agreement and report verification

Additional information

  • The program is managed by the MRC of Lac-Saint-Jean-Est.
  • A funding agreement must be signed with the responsible organization.
  • The policy is in force until March 31, 2025.

Contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation Program

What is the MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation?

The program provides non-repayable support of up to the municipality’s available allocation for structuring local projects. It supports innovative initiatives that improve living environments and resilience, including social, cultural, environmental, and technological actions.

How much funding can be received?

MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation program?

To be eligible for the MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation program, you must: Project aligned with local priorities Structuring impact on the community Local or regional partnership

What expenses are eligible under MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation?

Structuring projects that improve living environments Innovative initiatives in social, cultural, tourism, environmental, or technological fields Projects that support climate adaptation and community resilience

Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation?

You can contact MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est by email at none or by phone at none.

Where is the MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation available?

The MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation program is available Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.

Is the MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation is a Grant and Funding