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MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2 - Quebec - Canada
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MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2

Funding for local and regional development projects
Offered by
MRC de Mékinac
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened October 21, 2020
Location
Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Legally constituted non-profit organizations

See full eligibility

Overview

The Fonds régions et ruralité supports local and regional development in the MRC of Mékinac with a maximum contribution of $50,000 per project. It funds innovative, structuring projects that address territorial needs, strengthen local attractiveness, and support entrepreneurship, tourism, and local purchasing.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 67% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Mékinac
  • Mauricie
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Housing
  • Employment and Training
Target groups
  • General public
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Artists / creatives
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Municipal
  • Regional

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Structuring and innovative local or regional development projects
  • Projects that support tourism, entrepreneurship, local purchasing, or community belonging
  • Projects with long-term positive impacts for the MRC of Mékinac
  • Major restructuring of an event or support for its first year of operation

Documents Needed

  • Project submission form
  • Required supporting documents listed in the program materials

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Legally constituted non-profit organizations
  • Municipalities and MRCs, including related municipal and intermunicipal bodies
  • Public-sector organizations linked to education or peri-municipal sectors
  • Cooperatives providing community services
  • Promoters contributing to job creation in the MRC of Mékinac

Who is not eligible

  • Projects already funded by a similar program and renewed automatically without justification
  • Projects that are not compliant with existing government policies, laws, or regulations
  • Projects that are too similar to ongoing initiatives and may create competition

Eligible expenses

  • Salaries and wages linked to the project
  • Professional fees
  • Capital expenditures for land, buildings, equipment, machinery, and related assets
  • Technology, software, and patent acquisition
  • First-year working capital

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Daily operating costs of the organization
  • Infrastructure, services, or routine work usually funded by municipal budgets or government programs
  • Costs incurred before the funding agreement is signed
  • Debt service, future loan repayment, or projects already completed

Eligible geographic areas

  • MRC of Mékinac, Quebec

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with the MRC of Mékinac intervention priorities
  • Expected impact on regional development and quality of life
  • Partnership and mobilization value of the project
  • Management capacity, schedule realism, and balanced funding structure

How to apply

  • Step 1: Review program materials
    • Consult the MRC website and the FRR-Volet 2 documents.
    • Review the project submission form and related guidelines.
  • Step 2: Contact the coordinator
    • Discuss project eligibility and submission questions with the FRR-Volet 2 coordinator before filing.
  • Step 3: Prepare the file
    • Complete the project submission form.
    • Gather the required supporting documents.
  • Step 4: Submit the application
    • Send the complete file to Julie Robillard by the required submission method.
    • Applications are accepted continuously, with monthly deposit dates on the first day of each month.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are first reviewed for admissibility.
  • Eligible files are analyzed by the coordinator and presented to the recommendations committee.
  • The committee makes a recommendation to the MRC council, which makes the final decision.
  • Approved projects require a funding agreement before payments are made.
  • Payments are issued once the agreement conditions are met and reports are accepted.

Additional information

  • Applications are reviewed through a recommendations committee and then the MRC council.
  • Funding is paid only after the conditions in the agreement are met.
  • Applicants may be supported by the FRR-Volet 2 coordinator before submission.

Contacts

julie.robillard@mrcmekinac.com
418-365-5151

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2 Program

What is the MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2?

The Fonds régions et ruralité supports local and regional development in the MRC of Mékinac with a maximum contribution of $50,000 per project. It funds innovative, structuring projects that address territorial needs, strengthen local attractiveness, and support entrepreneurship, tourism, and local purchasing.

How much funding can be received?

MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2 Funds up to 67% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2 program?

To be eligible for the MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2 program, you must: Legally constituted eligible organization Project aligned with MRC priorities Innovative or structuring project

What expenses are eligible under MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2?

Structuring and innovative local or regional development projects Projects that support tourism, entrepreneurship, local purchasing, or community belonging Projects with long-term positive impacts for the MRC of Mékinac Major restructuring of an event or support for its first year of operation

Who can I contact for more information about the MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2?

You can contact MRC de Mékinac by email at julie.robillard@mrcmekinac.com or by phone at 418-365-5151.

Where is the MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2 available?

The MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2 program is available Mauricie, Quebec.

Is the MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2 is a Grant and Funding