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MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund
Supports local service development in MRC de L'Islet
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The "Fonds de développement des services de proximité" grant provides a maximum funding of $25,000 to support projects that maintain or develop essential local services such as groceries, daycares, and educational aid within the MRC de L'Islet. Eligible activities include operating costs directly related to the project, capital expenditures, and costs associated with project planning and studies.
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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 : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- De L'Islet
- Saint-Jean-Port-Joli
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
Target groups
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
This fund supports projects that contribute to the maintenance or development of local services within the MRC de L'Islet. Eligible projects focus on sustaining essential services and improving access to goods and services for the community.
- Projects that maintain or develop local services such as grocery stores, convenience stores, childcare services, and educational support services.
- Initiatives that help preserve access to essential goods and services within close proximity to residents.
- Efforts to make basic food offerings more accessible to the population.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The Fonds de développement des services de proximité is open to a variety of organizations aiming to maintain or develop local services, enhance access to basic goods and services, and foster socioeconomic benefits in the MRC de L'Islet region.
- Municipal organizations.
- Private companies, excluding those in the financial sector.
- Social economy enterprises, excluding those in the financial sector.
- Non-profit organizations and cooperatives, except financial cooperatives.
- Educational network organizations.
- Legal entities aiming to start a private or social economy enterprise.
Who is not eligible
This grant excludes certain companies and industries due to their financial sector status which is not compatible with the grant’s objectives. Specific restrictions define the types of business activities that cannot receive funding.
- Private companies that operate within the financial sector.
- Social economy enterprises that belong to the financial sector.
- Financial cooperatives.
Eligible expenses
The eligible expenses for this grant include several categories directly associated with project execution and development.
- Operating costs directly linked to project execution, including salaries, rent, acquisition of materials and equipment, and reporting costs.
- Capital expenditures related to the project.
- Costs for the creation of plans and studies, including salaries and professional fees, related to the preparation of the project.
- Business plan development.
- Project feasibility and market opportunity assessments.
- Technical and financial feasibility evaluations.
- Concept definition and development.
- Activity programming.
- Development of instruments or indicators for better sector measurement, including project-related traffic and economic impact studies.
- Construction, development, implementation, or setup costs of the project.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is targeted specifically towards projects that are executed within the territory of the MRC de L’Islet. This is an effort to enhance the vitality and attraction of local communities by supporting proximity services.
- MRC de L’Islet, Quebec, Canada.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The financial support can cover up to 50% of eligible expenses, with a maximum of $25,000 per project.
- Projects must be completed by December 31, 2022.
- A report on the project's completion and impact is required from the promoter.
- This fund aims to complement existing government programs and should not replace them if available.
- The cumulative rule of financial aid allows up to 100% funding for social or community projects directly realized in Quebec by a municipal entity or community organization.
- The management framework and selection criteria may be modified by the MRC at any time.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund. 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 L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund?
The "Fonds de développement des services de proximité" grant provides a maximum funding of $25,000 to support projects that maintain or develop essential local services such as groceries, daycares, and educational aid within the MRC de L'Islet. Eligible activities include operating costs directly related to the project, capital expenditures, and costs associated with project planning and studies.
How much funding can be received?
MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund program?
To be eligible for the MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund program, you must:
Eligible applicants include municipal organizations, private enterprises (excluding financial sector), and social economy enterprises (excluding financial sector).
Non-profit organizations, cooperatives (excluding financial cooperatives), and educational network organizations are also eligible.
Legal entities planning to start a private or social economy enterprise can apply.
What expenses are eligible under MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund?
This fund supports projects that contribute to the maintenance or development of local services within the MRC de L'Islet. Eligible projects focus on sustaining essential services and improving access to goods and services for the community. Projects that maintain or develop local services such as grocery stores, convenience stores, childcare services, and educational support services.
Initiatives that help preserve access to essential goods and services within close proximity to residents.
Efforts to make basic food offerings more accessible to the population.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund?
You can contact MRC de L'Islet by email at administration@mrclislet.com or by phone at 4185983076.
Where is the MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund available?
The MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.
Is the MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund is a Grant and Funding
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