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MRC de Maskinongé — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation - Quebec - Canada
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MRC de Maskinongé — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation

Supports local outdoor recreation access
Offered by
MRC de Maskinongé (MRC)
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 250,000
Deadline
March 31, 2026
Location
Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Municipalities in the MRC of Maskinongé

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Overview

Signature innovation is a Fonds régions et ruralité – volet 3 initiative for the MRC de Maskinongé, with a total agreement budget of $1,528,260. It supports municipalities, non-profits, social economy businesses, cooperatives, private businesses, and the MRC to improve nearby outdoor recreation.
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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Maskinongé
  • Mauricie
  • 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
  • Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Sports
  • Other Recreation and Social Clubs
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
  • General public
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Development and enhancement of outdoor recreation sites in natural settings
  • Improvement of access to waterways and shoreline areas
  • Creation or upgrade of active links between living areas and outdoor recreation sites

Documents Needed

  • Financial assistance application form

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Municipalities in the MRC of Maskinongé
  • Incorporated non-profit organizations, social economy businesses, and non-financial cooperatives managing outdoor infrastructure or equipment, with at least one year of existence
  • Private businesses with at least one year of existence
  • The MRC of Maskinongé

Who is not eligible

  • Provincial or federal public and parapublic bodies
  • Financial institutions and financial cooperatives
  • Organizations in default on a financing agreement with the MRC of Maskinongé
  • Businesses listed in the public contracts ineligible register
  • Any organization not listed as eligible

Eligible expenses

  • Land or easement acquisition, including legal and appraisal fees
  • Permits, surveying, site preparation, and electrical hookups
  • Contracts, plans and specifications, materials and supplies, transport, tool and machinery rental, signage, and quality control
  • Employee wages and related employer costs for project work
  • Collective outdoor sports equipment and volunteers' contribution

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Routine operating expenses, operating deficits, debt repayment, and working capital replenishment
  • Costs incurred before the agreement is signed, costs already paid by the Quebec or Canadian government for the same project, and costs tied to projects already completed
  • Costs not directly linked to the project and costs to move a business or organization unless the local municipality agrees
  • Subsidies to government administration, costs governed by Quebec-approved budget rules, and costs paid to businesses listed in the public contracts ineligible register
  • Loans, loan guarantees, equity investments, the refundable portion of taxes, and any other expense not listed as eligible

Eligible geographic areas

  • The 17 municipalities of the MRC of Maskinongé

Selection criteria

  • Relevance to local outdoor recreation: 24 points
  • Structuring impact for the community: 18 points
  • Sustainable aspects of the project: 20 points
  • Quality of the project and its planning: 18 points
  • Community mobilization and innovation or originality: 10 points each; projects scoring below 70% are not retained

How to apply

  • Contact the MRC officer before submitting to confirm eligibility, discuss the project, and obtain access to the electronic application form if needed.
  • Complete the online subsidy application form in full.
  • Gather and submit all required documents.
  • Submit the application to the MRC on the scheduled date.

Processing and Agreement

  • Eligible projects are reviewed by the steering committee, and projects scoring below 70% are not retained.
  • The committee makes recommendations to the MRC council, which approves the recommended projects by resolution.
  • For each supported project, a funding agreement is signed with the MRC of Maskinongé.
  • Any project modification request must be submitted in writing, and the MRC may end the agreement and request repayment if obligations are not met.
  • The promoter must submit a final report and supporting documents, and the last payment is made after their receipt.

Contacts

mohamed.diarra@mrc-maskinonge.qc.ca
819 228-9461 poste 2047

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC de Maskinongé — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Program

What is the MRC de Maskinongé — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation?

Signature innovation is a Fonds régions et ruralité – volet 3 initiative for the MRC de Maskinongé, with a total agreement budget of $1,528,260. It supports municipalities, non-profits, social economy businesses, cooperatives, private businesses, and the MRC to improve nearby outdoor recreation.

How much funding can be received?

MRC de Maskinongé — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the MRC de Maskinongé — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation program?

To be eligible for the MRC de Maskinongé — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation program, you must: Projects must take place in the MRC of Maskinongé. Applicants must contact the MRC officer before submitting. Projects must match one of the three project categories under Axis 1.

What expenses are eligible under MRC de Maskinongé — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation?

Development and enhancement of outdoor recreation sites in natural settings Improvement of access to waterways and shoreline areas Creation or upgrade of active links between living areas and outdoor recreation sites

Who can I contact for more information about the MRC de Maskinongé — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation?

You can contact MRC de Maskinongé (MRC) by email at mohamed.diarra@mrc-maskinonge.qc.ca or by phone at 819 228-9461 poste 2047.

Where is the MRC de Maskinongé — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation available?

The MRC de Maskinongé — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation program is available Mauricie, Quebec.

Is the MRC de Maskinongé — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC de Maskinongé — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation is a Grant and Funding