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MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS)
Funding for local development projects
Offered by
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
March 3, 2025
Location
Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Fonds de soutien aux projets structurants (FSPS) supports municipalities, municipal bodies, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, school institutions and certain health institutions in MRC de L'Islet to advance social, economic, cultural and environmental progress. It can finance feasibility studies, project implementation and large-scale initiatives, including planning, construction and infrastructure or service improvements.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- De L'Islet
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Seniors
- Rural / Remote communities
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Feasibility studies and preliminary analysis, including project planning and external mandates
- Project implementation and execution, including construction or improvement of infrastructure and services
- Large-scale projects with broader reach, visibility and impact beyond the territory of MRC de L'Islet
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed project form
- Project financial plan
- Resolution authorizing the applicant's representative
- Letters of support or partner contribution letters
- Latest financial statements and legal documents, when applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities and municipal bodies under them
- Legally constituted non-profit organizations
- Legally constituted non-financial cooperatives, including social economy enterprises
- School institutions and health institutions referred to in Article 79
- An Indigenous community
Eligible expenses
- Expenses directly related to project realization, supported by a supporting document issued in the name of the organization and incurred within the deadlines set out in the agreement
- Professional fees
- Materials necessary for the project
- Remuneration and social charges for staff specifically assigned to the project
- Capital expenses such as land, buildings, equipment, machinery and vehicles
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Debt service and repayment of future loans
- Costs incurred before the application is accepted
- Operating expenses of the organization
- Taxes that are refundable
- Projects related to retail or restaurant activity, except proximity services as defined in the agreement
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de L'Islet
Selection criteria
- Need clearly identified or measurable
- Socioeconomic impact and structuring effect
- Community benefits and quality of life improvement
- Financial viability and confirmed partner support
- Project sustainability, innovation, and promoter capacity
How to apply
- Write to p.daoust@mrclislet.com to receive the web link to the online application form
- Submit your project on one of the call dates: 3 February 2025 or 3 March 2025
Processing and Agreement
- The project is first reviewed in a pre-analysis by the responsible development officer to confirm admissibility
- For Volets 1 and 2, the project is analyzed by the selection committee and scored using the analysis grid
- For Volets 1 and 2, the selection committee recommends selected projects to the council of the MRC de L'Islet
- For Volet 3, the council of the MRC de L'Islet analyzes the project directly and makes the final decision to support or not support it
- Allow 3 to 4 weeks after the call deadline to receive the official response, and a project not retained for financial reasons may be considered in later calls
Additional information
- The FSPS is divided into three distinct streams.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS) Program
What is the MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS)?
The Fonds de soutien aux projets structurants (FSPS) supports municipalities, municipal bodies, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, school institutions and certain health institutions in MRC de L'Islet to advance social, economic, cultural and environmental progress. It can finance feasibility studies, project implementation and large-scale initiatives, including planning, construction and infrastructure or service improvements.
How much funding can be received?
MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS) Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS) program?
To be eligible for the MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS) program, you must:
For Volets 1 and 2, promoters must have a business location in MRC de L'Islet and operate on its territory.
School institutions and Article 79 health institutions are eligible only if the project is carried out in a municipality of fewer than 20,000 inhabitants and its benefits are shared with the community.
The project or study must target one or more intervention fields.
What expenses are eligible under MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS)?
Feasibility studies and preliminary analysis, including project planning and external mandates
Project implementation and execution, including construction or improvement of infrastructure and services
Large-scale projects with broader reach, visibility and impact beyond the territory of MRC de L'Islet
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS)?
You can contact MRC de L'Islet (MRC) by email at p.daoust@mrclislet.com or by phone at 418-598-3076 poste 262.
Where is the MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS) available?
The MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS) program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.
Is the MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS) is a Grant and Funding