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MRC L'Islet — Financial assistance program for the restoration of buildings of heritage interest
Funding for heritage building restoration
Offered by
Funding available
$ 3,000 - $ 30,000
Deadline
December 31, 2024
Opened January 1, 2022
Location
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Financial support of up to $30,000 helps restore and preserve heritage buildings in the MRC of L'Islet. The program covers traditional restoration work, professional studies, archaeological services, and related restoration activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Minimum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- De L'Islet
- Saint-Jean-Port-Joli
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Restoration and preservation of heritage building components
- Technical audits and health records for the building
- Complementary specialized studies
- Archaeological reports and interventions linked to the project
- Heritage restoration consultations
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Proof of authority, if applicable
- Municipal construction permit
- At least two quotes
- Project description with photos, plus any required authorization
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private property owners
- Authorized representatives of the owner
Who is not eligible
- Government, provincial, federal, para-governmental bodies, municipalities, and MRCs
- Organizations listed in the Register of Enterprises Not Eligible for Public Contracts
- Owners in tax arrears or in breach of heritage law obligations
- Applicants who have not respected past funding commitments
- Owners who already received the maximum subsidy under this program
Eligible expenses
- Labour, professional and technical fees, including plans and specifications
- Equipment rental costs
- Materials supplied by the contractor and directly linked to the work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Renovation work replacing traditional materials with contemporary ones
- Self-performed work or work without a construction/services contract
- Travel, legal, and application fees
- Expansion, demolition, relocation, or interior fit-out work
- Work done before program approval or before the announcement letter
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de L'Islet
Selection criteria
- Threat to the physical integrity of the building
- Urgency of the work
- Complexity of restoring architectural elements
- Age of the building
- Heritage value and tourism impact
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm project eligibility
- Contact the designated officer at the MRC of L'Islet.
- Validate the eligibility of the planned work before applying.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Gather the required supporting documents and quotes.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the full application package by mail or email to the MRC of L'Islet.
- Step 4: Wait for review and decision
- The file is assessed and the applicant is notified of the decision.
- If approved, sign the funding agreement before starting work.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the designated officer after the full file is received.
- Projects are assessed by priority, including risk to the building, urgency, complexity, age, historical value, and tourism impact.
- The officer issues a favorable or unfavorable recommendation to the MRC.
- If approved, the applicant receives a signed notice and a funding agreement to sign before work begins.
- The final payment is made after invoices, proof of payment, and photos confirming compliance are provided.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted until the annual funding envelope is fully used.
- The program is administered by the MRC of L'Islet.
- A signed funding agreement is sent to approved applicants.
- Applicants may be contacted by the designated officer for additional documents or clarification.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC L'Islet — Financial assistance program for the restoration of buildings of heritage interest Program
What is the MRC L'Islet — Financial assistance program for the restoration of buildings of heritage interest?
Financial support of up to $30,000 helps restore and preserve heritage buildings in the MRC of L'Islet. The program covers traditional restoration work, professional studies, archaeological services, and related restoration activities.
How much funding can be received?
MRC L'Islet — Financial assistance program for the restoration of buildings of heritage interest Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 31, 2024.
Who is eligible for the MRC L'Islet — Financial assistance program for the restoration of buildings of heritage interest program?
To be eligible for the MRC L'Islet — Financial assistance program for the restoration of buildings of heritage interest program, you must:
Private owner of an eligible heritage building
Building built in 1975 or earlier
Property on the eligible list
What expenses are eligible under MRC L'Islet — Financial assistance program for the restoration of buildings of heritage interest?
Restoration and preservation of heritage building components
Technical audits and health records for the building
Complementary specialized studies
Archaeological reports and interventions linked to the project
Heritage restoration consultations
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC L'Islet — Financial assistance program for the restoration of buildings of heritage interest?
You can contact MRC de L'Islet (MRC) by email at v.laberge-ratelle@mrclislet.com or by phone at 418-291-6594.
Where is the MRC L'Islet — Financial assistance program for the restoration of buildings of heritage interest available?
The MRC L'Islet — Financial assistance program for the restoration of buildings of heritage interest program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.