How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund?

MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund is funded by MRC de L'Islet

What are MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund's eligibility criterias?

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.

MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, QC

Supports local service development in MRC de L'Islet

MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $25,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Retail trade
Educational services
Health care and social assistance

Grant Providers

MRC de L'Islet

Program status

Closed

Overview of the MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund program

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.

Financing terms and conditions

This fund provides financial support under specific conditions to enhance the sustainability of local service projects. The financial assistance is guided by structured rules to ensure proper allocation and effective project implementation.

The financial support can cover up to 50% of eligible project expenses.
The maximum financial assistance provided is up to $25,000.
Projects need to be completed by December 31, 2022.
Financial aid cannot be used to cover operating deficits, repay loans, or increase working capital unless part of a recovery plan included in the project.
Eligible expenses include operational costs directly associated with project execution, capital expenditures, and costs for conducting plans and studies relevant to project development.
The funding must complement existing government programs without replacing them.
Strict rules are in place for financial aid cumulation with other programs, primarily adhering to the most restrictive conditions provided by concurrent programs.
A final project report (accountability report) is required from the project sponsor after completion.

Eligible projects & activities

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 criteria of the MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund program

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the type of organizations and projects that can apply.

Municipal organizations are eligible.
Private enterprises, except those in the financial sector, can apply.
Social economy enterprises, excluding those in the financial sector, are eligible.
Non-profit organizations and cooperatives, except financial cooperatives, can apply.
Educational network organizations are eligible.
Legal entities aiming to start a private or social economy enterprise can apply.

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.

Eligibility criteria of the MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund program

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives.

The level of the economic vitality index of the municipality or municipalities affected by the project.
The impact on existing services (competition) in the municipality or municipalities affected by the project.
Risks regarding the viability of the project.
The enhancement of the attractiveness capacity of the municipality or group of municipalities.
The potential outreach of the project to communities not served by a similar service.
The mobilization of the population regarding the project.
The consolidation of community belonging and strengthening of the community's social fabric.
The contribution to retaining current residents and attracting new ones to the area.
The socioeconomic impacts.
The structuring aspect of the project.
The requested contribution in relation to contributions from other parties, including the beneficiary's share of funding.
The quality of the financing plan.
The quality of the project's implementation plan.
The quality of the governance structure.

How to apply to the MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund program

Prepare the necessary documentation

Resolution of the organization sponsoring the project.
Complete and sign the application form.
Develop the detailed business plan for the project.

Choose the submission method

Prepare the postal shipment to the following address: Project – Local Services Development Fund, MRC de L’Islet, 34 Fortin Street, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, G0R 3G0.
Or send the request by email to administration@mrclislet.com.

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.

Contact MRC de L'Islet

administration@mrclislet.com

4185983076

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