
Closed
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 15, 2025
Location
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $75,000 per project to support initiatives with a strong structural impact. It supports projects that help local economic development, demographics, youth belonging, and community empowerment in Saint-Adalbert, Sainte-Félicité, Saint-Omer, and Tourville.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 : 75,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- De L'Islet
- Saint-Jean-Port-Joli
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- 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
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that create wealth and develop the local economy
- Projects that help stabilize or improve demographic indicators
- Projects that strengthen youth belonging and pride
- Projects that build individual and collective capacity in the community
Documents Needed
- Resolution authorizing the applicant's representative
- Articles of incorporation or proof of legal existence
- Completed and signed application form
- Municipal support resolution
- Partner letters of commitment, intent, or refusal
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- Private businesses, social economy enterprises, and cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations
- Education sector organizations
- Legal entities planning to start a business
Who is not eligible
- Financial sector cooperatives
- Organizations listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts
Eligible expenses
- Operating costs directly related to the project, including salaries, rent, equipment, and accountability
- Planning and study costs, including salaries and professional fees
- Construction, development, implementation, and setup costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating deficits, debt repayment, or working capital replenishment
- Costs incurred before the project is submitted
- Costs for projects already completed
- Expenses not directly related to the project
- Projects involving relocation of a business or organization without local municipal consent
Eligible geographic areas
- Saint-Adalbert
- Sainte-Félicité
- Saint-Omer
- Tourville
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are prioritized by the vitalization committee if financing cannot be completed otherwise
- Applications are assessed against the program's analysis and selection criteria
- Projects are chosen by the committee based on the overall quality and impact of the proposal
- The funding body may change the rules, selection criteria, and management framework at any time
Additional information
- No current call for projects.
- The program may be modified by the signatories at any time.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC L'Islet — Vitalization fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC L'Islet — Vitalization 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 — Vitalization fund?
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $75,000 per project to support initiatives with a strong structural impact. It supports projects that help local economic development, demographics, youth belonging, and community empowerment in Saint-Adalbert, Sainte-Félicité, Saint-Omer, and Tourville.
How much funding can be received?
MRC L'Islet — Vitalization fund Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC L'Islet — Vitalization fund program?
To be eligible for the MRC L'Islet — Vitalization fund program, you must:
Project with strong local impact
Located in an eligible municipality
Other funding sources must be sought
What expenses are eligible under MRC L'Islet — Vitalization fund?
Projects that create wealth and develop the local economy
Projects that help stabilize or improve demographic indicators
Projects that strengthen youth belonging and pride
Projects that build individual and collective capacity in the community
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC L'Islet — Vitalization fund?
You can contact MRC de L'Islet by email at administration@mrclislet.com or by phone at none.
Where is the MRC L'Islet — Vitalization fund available?
The MRC L'Islet — Vitalization fund program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
Is the MRC L'Islet — Vitalization fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC L'Islet — Vitalization fund is a Grant and Funding
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