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MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation
Supports local outdoor recreation projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 250,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports innovative projects that improve access to nature and local outdoor recreation in the MRC of Maskinongé. Eligible initiatives include the development of natural practice areas, access to waterways, and active links between living environments and outdoor sites, with funding of up to $250,000 per project.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Maskinongé
- Mauricie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
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 sites
- Promotion of local outdoor recreation access for residents and visitors
Documents Needed
- Online financial assistance application form
- Project description and supporting documents
- Management framework
- Promoter guide for the call for projects
- Final report form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities in the MRC of Maskinongé
- Incorporated non-profit organizations
- Social economy businesses and non-financial cooperatives
- Private businesses
- The MRC of Maskinongé
Who is not eligible
- Provincial or federal public and parapublic bodies
- Financial institutions and financial cooperatives
- Businesses listed in the public contracts ineligible register
- Organizations in default on a financing agreement with the MRC
Eligible expenses
- Land or easement acquisition, including legal and appraisal fees
- Permits, surveying, site preparation, materials, and equipment rental
- Contracts and design services, including plans and specifications
- Employee wages and related employer costs for project work
- Outdoor equipment, signage, and quality control costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating deficits, debt repayment, or working capital replenishment
- Costs incurred before the agreement is signed
- Costs already funded by the Quebec or Canadian government for the same project
- Projects already completed or unrelated to the project
- Loans, loan guarantees, equity investments, and refundable taxes
Eligible geographic areas
- The 17 municipalities of the MRC of Maskinongé
Processing and Agreement
- Initial pre-analysis by the MRC development officer.
- Review by the steering committee and recommendation to the MRC council.
- Final approval by council resolution.
- Funding agreement signed between the MRC and the promoter.
- Final report and supporting documents reviewed before the last payment.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.
- The project deadline is March 31, 2026, or earlier if funds run out.
- A final report is required after project completion.
- Approved projects must be completed by October 31, 2027, with reporting due by November 30, 2027.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation. 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 Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation?
This program supports innovative projects that improve access to nature and local outdoor recreation in the MRC of Maskinongé. Eligible initiatives include the development of natural practice areas, access to waterways, and active links between living environments and outdoor sites, with funding of up to $250,000 per project.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation program?
To be eligible for the MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation program, you must:
Project in MRC Maskinongé
Prior contact with MRC officer
Fits one program category
What expenses are eligible under MRC Maskinongé — RRF-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 sites
Promotion of local outdoor recreation access for residents and visitors
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation?
You can contact MRC de Maskinongé by email at mohamed.diarra@mrc-maskinonge.qc.ca or by phone at 819 228-9461 poste 2047.
Where is the MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation available?
The MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation program is available Mauricie, Quebec.
Is the MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation is a Grant and Funding