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MRC L'Islet — Youth Initiative Fund (YIF)
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, QC
Youth initiatives fund for social, cultural, and environmental support
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Grant and Funding
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- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- MRC de L'Islet
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The Fonds d’initiatives jeunesse (FIJ) of the MRC de L'Islet provides up to $15,000 annually to support youth-led initiatives that contribute to social, cultural, and environmental progress in the community. The program encourages projects created by and for individuals aged 16-35, fostering creativity and community involvement.
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The Youth Initiative Fund (YIF) is designed to financially support projects that foster social, cultural, and environmental advancement. However, specific details about the financing modalities are not provided in the current context.
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's age, organizational structure, and project support.
- The applicant must be a citizen aged between 16 and 35 years old.
- The project must be supported by a municipality or a legally constituted non-profit organization or non-financial cooperative, which becomes the official applicant for the project.
- Municipalities and municipal organizations under them are eligible to apply.
- Legally constituted non-profit organizations and non-financial cooperatives are eligible to apply.
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Eligible applicants for the Fonds d’initiatives jeunesse (FIJ) need to be a citizen aged between 16 and 35, supported by a municipality or a non-profit organization (which becomes the project applicant), municipalities and related municipal organizations, or legally constituted non-profit organizations and non-financial cooperatives.
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The grant covers expenses directly related to the execution of the project, supported by necessary documentation.
- Fees, honorariums, and service costs, including salaries and social charges for staff hired specifically for the project.
- Costs of purchasing or renting materials and equipment, excluding municipal equipment.
- Travel and accommodation expenses incurred by the project.
- Promotional expenses.
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This grant is aimed at initiatives within the specific jurisdiction of MRC de L'Islet.
- MRC de L'Islet, Quebec
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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to assess their potential impact and feasibility.
- Impact of the project on improving the quality of life.
- Collaboration, partnership, or mobilization involved in the project, including its alignment with youth policy orientations.
- Financial structure and viability of the project, as well as the confirmation of other funding sources.
- Qualification of the promoter and their ability to manage the project.
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- Step 1: Prepare Required Documents
- Obtain a resolution from the organization sponsoring the project.
- Complete and sign the application form.
- Gather letters from partners who provide financial, material, or human support for the project.
- Collect letters of support.
- Step 2: Submit Application
- Send the application package by postal mail to: Projet FIJ – MRC de L’Islet, 34, rue Fortin, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli (Québec) G0R 3G0.
- Alternatively, email the application to: administration@mrclislet.com.
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The following are additional relevant details for the Fonds d’initiatives jeunesse (FIJ):
- The MRC reserves the right to amend the norms, selection criteria, and management framework at any time.
- The fund is specifically allocated to projects involving youth aged 16 to 35 years.
- Applicants must include confirmation letters from partners providing financial, material, or human support to the project as part of their application.
- The support from the fund is a non-repayable contribution, up to a maximum of $5,000.
- Applicants are required to have a minimum financial contribution of 2.5% of the eligible project cost.
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administration@mrclislet.com
418-598-3076
