How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 67% of admissible expenses, capped at $50000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2?

MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2 is funded by MRC de Mékinac

What are MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a legally constituted non-profit organization or cooperative providing community services. The applicant can be a municipality or regional county municipality (MRC) and its related municipal or intermunicipal organizations. The applicant can be any promoter contributing to job creation within the MRC of Mékinac.

MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Mékinac Regional Development Fund fosters local growth initiatives

MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2 at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $50,000
Up to 67% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : October 21, 2020

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Grant Providers

MRC de Mékinac

Program status

Open

Overview of the MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2 program

The Fonds régions et ruralité aims to support local and regional development initiatives in the MRC de Mékinac, offering a maximum funding amount of $50,000 per project. Eligible activities include innovative and structuring projects that address territorial needs, enhance the region's attractiveness, and promote local entrepreneurship and tourism.

Financing terms and conditions

This grant provides structured financial support to facilitate local and regional development initiatives within the MRC de Mékinac. The financing is designed to foster innovation and long-term community benefits.

The maximum financial contribution available to a project is $50,000.
The MRC's financial contribution may cover up to 67% of the total eligible expenses.
For local projects, the MRC's financing may extend to 80% of eligible costs.
The accumulated government aid (provincial and federal) cannot exceed 80% of eligible costs.
The MRC's contribution is provided in the form of non-repayable grants.
Non-monetary contributions, including services or volunteer time, can be included in cost calculations.

Eligible projects & activities

This grant supports projects that are innovative and strategically significant, aiming to address regional needs and contribute to the sustainable development of the MRC de Mékinac. Eligible projects under this grant exhibit long-term positive impacts and align with the regional strategic priorities.

Projects that are innovative and have a structuring effect.
Initiatives aimed at preserving or consolidating key projects within the MRC.
Projects with long-term positive impacts on the MRC de Mékinac community.
Initiatives focusing on the sustainable development of the MRC de Mékinac.
Support projects enhancing volunteer motivation and assistance up to $1,000.
Major restructuring or inaugural annual events support.
Support for various activity sectors such as economic, tourist, social, community, cultural, etc.
Projects targeting objectives set in territorial plans adopted by the MRC Council or municipal Council.
Projects encouraging local or regional partnerships.

Eligibility criteria of the MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2 program

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's organizational structure and purpose.

Organizations must be legally constituted and non-profit.
Municipalities or municipal regional county (MRC) entities, including municipal and inter-municipal organizations under their jurisdiction, are eligible.
Organizations in the public sector affiliated with educational and peri-municipal networks (e.g., development, recreation organizations) are eligible.
Cooperatives providing social, community, cultural, or recreational services to the community are eligible.
Cooperatives with activities similar to those of a non-profit organization are eligible.
Any promoter contributing to job creation within the MRC of Mékinac is eligible.

Who is eligible?

Eligible applicants are organizations and entities legally constituted to contribute to the local and regional development aligned with the intervention priorities of the MRC de Mékinac 2020-2025, as per the guidelines of the Fonds régions et ruralité (FRR) – Volet 2.

Legally constituted non-profit organizations.
Municipalities or regional county municipalities (MRCs), including their municipal and intermunicipal bodies.
Public sector organizations affiliated with education networks or peri-municipal sectors, such as development or leisure entities.
Cooperatives providing community services in social, community, cultural, or leisure sectors.
Cooperatives with activities similar to that of non-profit organizations.
Promoters contributing to job creation within the MRC de Mékinac.

Who is not eligible

This grant does not specifically outline restrictions related to particular types of companies or industries that cannot apply. The focus is on meeting the priorities and criteria set by the MRC de Mékinac.

Eligible expenses

The eligible expenses for this grant cover costs associated with executing selected projects benefiting local residents within the MRC de Mékinac territory.

Salaries, wages, and benefits for employees, interns, and similar roles working on the project.
Professional fees for external services required for the project.
Capital expenditures such as land, building, equipment, machinery, and other similar project-related costs.
Purchases of technology, software, and patents, among other related expenses.
Working capital needs for the first year of operation.
Other inherent costs related to the development and execution of the projects.

Eligible geographic areas

The MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2 grant is accessible to applicants within the MRC de Mékinac jurisdiction. The funding is specifically allocated to support projects within this regional county municipality in Quebec, Canada.

Municipality of Mékinac, Quebec, Canada.

How to apply to the MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2 program

Preparation of the request

Consult the 2022-2025 prioritization document to understand the intervention priorities.
Check that your project meets the criteria defined for eligibility.

Drafting of the project

Use the project submission form available on the MRC de Mékinac website.
Write a clear and structured proposal aligned with intervention priorities and analysis criteria.

Submission

Send the completed form to: Julie Robillard, FRR Coordinator – Component 2, at the address provided.
Submit continuously, respecting the maximum review period of 90 days.

Follow-up

After submission, accompany the coordinator if necessary for the development and enhancement of the project.
Possibly participate in a preliminary analysis conducted by the coordinator.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The MRC de Mékinac allocates funding based on both local and regional envelopes, with uncommitted funds as of March 1, 2024, redirected to the regional envelope allocation.
Grant applications are subjected to an environmental compliance assessment, known as eco-conditionality, to ensure that the project meets environmental standards and encourages sustainable practices.
Coordination and support are available for applicants to help structure and improve their project proposals through the coordinator of the FRR – Volet 2.
Grants pay out once conditions outlined in the grant agreement by MRC de Mékinac are met by the applicant.
Final funding decisions are made by the council of mayors based on recommendations from a designated committee.

Contact MRC de Mékinac

julie.robillard@mrcmekinac.com

418-365-5151

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