MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the nature and location of the applicant's business.

• The applicant must be a legally constituted non-profit organization or a non-financial cooperative.
• Municipalities and municipal organizations under their jurisdiction are eligible.
• Private enterprises located within the territory of the MRC de L’Islet can apply.

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations legally constituted and non-financial cooperatives; Municipalities and municipal organizations under their jurisdiction; Private enterprises located in the territory of the MRC de L’Islet.

Who is not eligible

The grant details provided do not specify particular companies, industries, or sectors that are explicitly excluded from applying. Only the eligible entities are listed.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers expenses directly related to the setup and infrastructure development of cultural cafes, provided they are supported by proper documentation and within the prescribed timelines.

• Professional fees for project execution (excluding regular operational or administrative salaries).
• Costs associated with purchasing materials required for specific projects.
• Purchase of equipment or assets that solely contribute to the operation of the cultural cafe(s).

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is specifically available to companies operating within the territorial limits of a specific region as designated by the funding authority. Eligibility is restricted to entities based in or planning projects within the targeted area.

• Businesses located within the territory of the MRC de L'Islet.

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure the initiatives align with the overall objectives of the program.

• Understanding of the goals of Signature Innovation – artistic creation component.
• Complementarity of the project with the existing offer, especially in the same municipality or proximity.
• Qualification of the promoter and their capacity to manage the project.
• Geographic location of the project's target area.
• Previous financial support obtained through MRC-managed programs (priority given to those less financed).

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The fund is created under the Signature Innovation initiative, targeting the artistic sector for cultural diffusion across the MRC de L’Islet.
• The grant amount approved is disbursed in two parts: 80% at agreement signing and 20% after submission of the final expenditure report with supporting documents.
• Priority is given to projects that have received less financial backing from the MRC's programs.
• Applicants can submit multiple funding requests, but previous support obtained is considered during selection.
• The political agreement underlying the fund was established in partnership with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.