MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2
Overview
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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Reduce the ecological footprint
- Marketing a product
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 67% of project cost
- Open Date : October 21, 2020
Eligible candidates
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Mékinac
- Mauricie
- Quebec
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Culture and Arts
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- All structures
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
Activities funded
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
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
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.
