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Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 21, 2020
Location
Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
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
Timeline
- Open Date : October 21, 2020
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2. 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 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