How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 95% of admissible expenses, capped at $50000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS)?

MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS) is funded by MRC de L'Islet

What are MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS)'s eligibility criterias?

Municipalities and municipal organizations under their jurisdiction are eligible. Non-profit organizations legally constituted and non-financial cooperatives can apply.

MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS)

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

FSPS supports socio-economic projects in L’Islet region

MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS) at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $50,000
Up to 95% of project cost

Timeline

Closing date : November 10, 2024

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Grant Providers

MRC de L'Islet

Status

Closed

Overview of the MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS) program

The Fonds de soutien aux projets structurants (FSPS) offers financial support of up to $50,000 for initiatives that contribute to the social, economic, cultural, and environmental progress in the MRC of L'Islet. Eligible activities must directly relate to improving the quality of life in the community, including demographic enhancement, skill development, housing development, and adaptation to climate change, among others.

Financing terms and conditions

The Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS) provides specific financial support terms to aid eligible projects in the MRC de L'Islet region, ensuring the effective use of resources for community development.

The maximum financial aid provided for a project is up to $50,000.
The funding can cover up to 95% of eligible project costs.
A minimum of 5% of the eligible costs must be contributed by the promoters, and this contribution must be in cash.
Financial aid will not benefit any board member of the promoting organization or a company related to them.
The funding disbursement is formalized through an agreement between the promoter and the MRC.
Funds cannot be used for debt service, repayment of future borrowings, or projects already completed.
The financial aid criteria outlined adhere to the public contract laws unless the promoting organization's rules are stricter.

Eligible projects & activities

This grant supports initiatives that enhance the social, economic, cultural, and environmental development within the MRC of L'Islet region. Eligible projects focus on improving community resources, adapting to demographic changes, and fostering innovation.

Improvement of population quality of life across cultural, economic, environmental, and social dimensions.
Projects addressing regional demographic growth and population inclusion, particularly for youth and workers.
Empowerment of individuals and collectives through skill enhancement.
Development of housing in the MRC.
Improvement and development of local services such as grocery stores, convenience stores, childcare, and gas stations.
Adaptation initiatives for climate change.
Projects adapting to population aging and support initiatives for older adults, including MADA action plans.
Development activities targeting youth.
Implementation of projects related to the artistic and architectural design innovation signature of the MRC of L'Islet.
Development of key sectors such as agri-food, tourism, and forest resource valorization.

Eligibility criteria of the MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS) program

Eligibility for this grant is determined by the status and location of the applicant.

The applicant must be a municipality or a municipal organization under them.
Alternatively, the applicant can be a legally constituted non-profit organization or a non-financial cooperative.

Who is eligible?

This grant is designed to support structural projects that contribute to the social, economic, cultural, and environmental progress of the L’Islet region. It is open to specific types of organizations.

Municipalities and municipal organizations.
Legally constituted non-profit organizations and non-financial cooperatives.

Who is not eligible

There are specific exclusions outlined for companies and industries ineligible for this grant. These restrictions ensure funds are used for projects that align with the strategic goals of the MRC de L’Islet.

For-profit organizations that are not legally constituted as non-profits or non-financial cooperatives.
Financial cooperatives and businesses pursuing profit-driven motives rather than community benefits.
Projects focusing on converting existing infrastructure without adding new community services or spaces.
Municipal projects that could otherwise be funded by typical municipal budgets or government programs, such as aqueducts, sewers, and roadwork.
Projects aimed at funding debt services or repaying existing loans.

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include costs directly associated with the realization of the project, supported by official documentation issued in the name of the organization within the prescribed timeline of the agreement.

Professional fees.
Materials inherent to the realization of the project.
Wages and employer's social charges for personnel specifically assigned to the project supported by the FSPS (excluding permanent staff salaries).
Capital expenses such as land, buildings, equipment, machinery, and rolling stock.

Eligibility criteria of the MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS) program

The evaluation and selection criteria for the FSPS grant focus on assessing the socio-economic impacts, financial sustainability, and innovative aspects of the proposed projects within the MRC de L’Islet.

Socio-economic and structuring impact of the project in social, economic, environmental, and cultural areas.
Impact on improving quality of life.
Potential for wealth creation within the community.
Project outreach, especially if impacting more than one municipality or socio-economically vulnerable communities.
Collaboration, partnership, and mobilization related to the project and alignment with existing plans.
Proponent's and community’s financial input.
Project sustainability beyond FSPS financial aid duration.
Financial structure and project viability, including confirmed other funding sources.
Qualifications and project management capacity of the promoter.
Innovative character (social, technological, economic) of the project.
Consideration of projects previously supported financially in the same sector or municipality by the FSPS or other MRC funds.
Project outcomes relative to the FSPS contribution requested.
Complementarity of the project—must not substitute existing services, activities, or businesses in the area.
Project must take place in the MRC de L’Islet territory or have significant effects proportional to the FSPS investment requested.

How to apply to the MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS) program

Preliminary preparation

Consult the investment policy and the analysis grid of the steering committee to fully understand the evaluation criteria.
Prepare all answers to the questions on the online form using the available Word document.
Gather the necessary documents before starting the online submission: financial planning, signed certificate, resolution, letters patent, composition of the board of directors, letters from partners, letters of support, plan and permits, quotes for planned expenses, latest financial statements.

Fill out the application form

Access the online form on the MRC de L'Islet website.
Copy the prepared responses from the Word document to the online form.
Attach the required documents to the online form.

Submission of the request

Check the completed form to ensure that all fields are filled out and that the documents are attached.
Submit the application online before the deadline of September 29.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Each project is subject to a funding cap that limits the financial assistance to a maximum of 50,000 CAD.
The financial assistance granted cannot exceed 95% of the eligible costs of the project, requiring the promoters and local sponsors to cover at least 5% of the eligible cost through cash contributions.
Financial aid from the FSPS cannot benefit a member of the applicant organization's board of directors or a company related to this member.
If the project involves work performed by a third party, the provisions of the "Loi sur les contrats des organismes publics" apply, and the organization must adhere to its own contracting rules if they are more restrictive.
Important contacts for questions or technical support include Ms. Josée-Ann Dumais, development officer at ja.dumais@mrclislet.com or 418 598-3076 ext 259.