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MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund
Support for local services in MRC de L’Islet
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $25,000 to support local service development in MRC de L’Islet. It funds projects that maintain, develop, or improve access to essential proximity services, including grocery, convenience, childcare, and educational support services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
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
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- De L'Islet
- Saint-Jean-Port-Joli
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Grant-making Foundations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Maintaining or developing local proximity services
- Preserving access to everyday goods and services nearby
- Improving access to basic food supply for the population
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Resolution from the sponsoring organization
- Detailed business plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal organizations
- Private businesses
- Social economy enterprises
- Non-profit organizations and cooperatives
- Education network organizations
- Legal entities planning to start a private or social economy business
Who is not eligible
- Financial sector businesses
- Financial cooperatives
Eligible expenses
- Operating costs directly tied to the project, including salaries, rent, materials, equipment, and reporting
- Capital expenses
- Planning and study costs, including business plans, market analysis, feasibility studies, concept development, and activity programming
- Construction, layout, implementation, and installation costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating deficits, loan repayment, or working capital replenishment, unless part of a recovery plan within the project
- Expenses incurred before the application date
- Costs already paid by the Government of Quebec for the same project
- Costs not directly related to the project
- Costs for relocating a business from outside the administrative region
- Loans, loan guarantees, or equity investments
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de L’Islet
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission to confirm the project’s need for this support.
- The local selection committee evaluates the proposal against program criteria.
- Funding decisions are made by the Entente’s steering committee.
- Successful applicants must complete accountability reporting.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted continuously until the funding envelope is exhausted.
- The program is part of the Fonds régions et ruralité, Component 1.
- The MRC may change the standards, selection criteria, and management framework 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?
This program provides up to $25,000 to support local service development in MRC de L’Islet. It funds projects that maintain, develop, or improve access to essential proximity services, including grocery, convenience, childcare, and educational support services.
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:
Project located in MRC de L’Islet.
Supports local services or access to essentials.
Complements existing public funding.
What expenses are eligible under MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund?
Maintaining or developing local proximity services
Preserving access to everyday goods and services nearby
Improving access to basic food supply for 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 (MRC) by email at administration@mrclislet.com or by phone at 418 598-3076.
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