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MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4
Funding for local territorial vitality projects
Offered by
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
March 31, 2024
Opened April 1, 2020
Location
Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program provides up to $100,000 per project to support territorial vitality in MRC de Mékinac. It funds projects and actions aligned with economic, social, tourism, cultural, and environmental priorities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 90% 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
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that support economic, social, tourism, cultural, environmental, or retention priorities in MRC de Mékinac.
- Local vitality initiatives that respond to needs identified in the vitality framework.
- One-time projects designed to improve services, activities, or community life in the territory.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Financial health documents
- Supporting documents for the project
- Proof of eligible expenses
- Any documents required by the funding agreement
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal organizations.
- Private businesses and social economy businesses.
- Cooperatives.
- Non-profit organizations.
- Education network organizations and legal entities starting a project or business.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations listed in the Quebec Enterprise Register as ineligible for public contracts.
- Private financial services businesses.
- Financial services cooperatives.
Eligible expenses
- Direct project costs needed for implementation.
- Salaries and service contracts directly tied to coordination, planning, and delivery.
- Project funding for eligible organizations under the vitality framework.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating deficits, debt repayment, or working capital top-ups.
- Expenses incurred before the agreement is signed.
- Costs already paid by the Government of Quebec for the same project.
- Completed projects, unrelated expenses, loans, loan guarantees, equity investments, and refundable taxes.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de Mékinac.
- Lac-aux-Sables.
- Notre-Dame-de-Montauban.
- Saint-Adelphe.
- Saint-Roch-de-Mékinac.
- Trois-Rives.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with one or more vitality axes.
- Response to a documented local need.
- Consistency with MRC de Mékinac policies and objectives.
- Project feasibility and relevance to the territory.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the framework and documents
- Read the vitality framework and related documents.
- Prepare the information needed for the application.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out the application form.
- Gather supporting materials and financial information.
- Step 3: Submit the request
- Send the completed application to the MRC de Mékinac.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Step 4: Follow the review process
- The coordinator and committee review the file.
- Wait for the final decision and next instructions.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are received and first reviewed by the vitality coordinator.
- The vitality committee analyzes the project and makes a recommendation to the Council of Mayors.
- The Council of Mayors approves or rejects the recommendation.
- The applicant is informed of the final decision and, if applicable, an agreement is drafted and signed.
- After signing, the applicant must carry out the project under the agreement terms.
Additional information
- Support is available from the vitality coordinator.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Maximum review time is 90 days.
- Projects may be subject to a funding agreement.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4 Program
What is the MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4?
The program provides up to $100,000 per project to support territorial vitality in MRC de Mékinac. It funds projects and actions aligned with economic, social, tourism, cultural, and environmental priorities.
How much funding can be received?
MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4 Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2024.
Who is eligible for the MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4 program?
To be eligible for the MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4 program, you must:
Aligned with a vitality axis.
One-time, time-limited project.
Requires own financial contribution.
What expenses are eligible under MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4?
Projects that support economic, social, tourism, cultural, environmental, or retention priorities in MRC de Mékinac.
Local vitality initiatives that respond to needs identified in the vitality framework.
One-time projects designed to improve services, activities, or community life in the territory.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4?
You can contact MRC de Mékinac by email at alexis.rheault@mrcmekinac.com or by phone at 418 365-5151 poste 129.
Where is the MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4 available?
The MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4 program is available Mauricie, Quebec.