MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation
Overview
The "Signature innovation" grant provides up to $1,133,170 in funding and aims to enhance access to nature and outdoor recreational activities in the Maskinongé region to promote healthy lifestyles and improve quality of life. Eligible activities include creating infrastructures and recreational activities related to nature and waterways.
At a glance
Funding available
- Increasing community impact
- No Condition
- Open Date : July 10, 2023
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Maskinongé
- Mauricie
- Quebec
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
- All structures
- Regional
Activities funded
The "Signature Innovation" grant is designed to support innovative projects within the MRC de Maskinongé that aim to enhance the community’s access to and experience of the natural environment. Eligible projects focus on improving infrastructure and promoting outdoor activities that integrate with local life.
- Re-establishing community access to natural areas and water bodies.
- Construction of recreational infrastructure related to natural and water-based activities.
- Enhancement of quality of life through sustainable, local outdoor facilities promoting healthy lifestyles.
- Development of local outdoor experiences for residents and visitors alike.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The grant is aimed at fostering innovative projects within the MRC of Maskinongé that promote accessibility to natural resources and outdoor activities for the community. Eligible entities include those looking to enhance local infrastructure and recreational opportunities related to nature.
- Organizations planning to increase community access to natural environments and water bodies.
- Entities dedicated to establishing or improving recreational infrastructure connected to nature and water.
- Groups focused on sustaining and improving quality of life through outdoor equipment and infrastructure promoting healthy lifestyles.
- Proposers aiming to create memorable outdoor experiences for residents and visitors alike.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is specifically aimed at projects within the MRC of Maskinongé region. The eligible areas ensure the development and enhancement of local community resources.
- Municipalities within the MRC (Municipalité régionale de comté) of Maskinongé.
How to apply
Preparation of the request
- Consult the Management Framework to understand the criteria and requirements of the grant.
- Read the Guide for Promoting Organizations – Call for Projects to obtain detailed instructions on preparing your project.
- Fill out the Financial Assistance Application Form while ensuring to provide all necessary information and required contacts.
- Gather the required documents such as project proposals, the budget, and other supporting documents.
Submission of the request
- Send the completed Financial Assistance Application Form and supporting documents to Mohamed Diarra, territorial development officer, by email at mohamed.diarra@mrc-maskinonge.qc.ca or to the MRC de Maskinongé office.
- Ensure that the application is submitted before the deadline of March 31, 2026, or until funds are exhausted.
Follow-up on the request
- Wait for confirmation of receipt of the application by the MRC of Maskinongé.
- Communicate with the steering committee of the agreement to obtain updates or clarifications if necessary.
