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MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)
Funding for territorial development and vitalization
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2020
- Closing date : December 31, 2024
Location
Montmagny, Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program supports territorial development and vitalization projects in the MRC of Montmagny. It can provide up to $500,000 per project under volet 2 and up to $250,000 per project under volet 3 for eligible projects and activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2020
- Closing date : December 31, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Montmagny
- Montmagny
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Local and regional territorial development projects
- Projects that improve living environments and proximity services
- Vitalization projects in communities facing development challenges
- Intermunicipal cooperation and service-sharing projects
- Projects that support rural economic, social, cultural, or environmental vitality
Documents Needed
- Legal documents for the organization or business
- Complete business or project plan
- Financial statements, if applicable
- Supporting documents for financing research
- Plans, specifications, and quotes for capital projects
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- MRCs and other municipal organizations
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Private businesses with proximity services, for volet 2
Who is not eligible
- Government ministries, agencies, and Crown corporations
- Financial sector businesses, including financial cooperatives
- Health care and educational institutions, in most cases
- Businesses with sexual, political, religious, or controversial activities
- Applicants under bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings
Eligible expenses
- Project-related salaries, benefits, and professional fees
- Construction, setup, and implementation costs
- Travel, communications, and office expenses linked to the project
- Equipment, materials, and related operating costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects already completed
- Debt repayment, loans, or loan guarantees
- Operating deficits and routine operating costs
- Projects in the retail, restaurant, or religious-cult case, and private business projects under volet 3
- Costs incurred before the application is submitted
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of Montmagny
- Montmagny, Quebec
- Chaudière-Appalaches region
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed by territorial development staff.
- Projects are then evaluated by the Pacte rural committee.
- The committee makes recommendations to the MRC council for approval.
- Approved projects require a formal agreement before payment.
- Funding is paid in stages, with a final payment after the final report and supporting documents are submitted.
Additional information
- Projects must be approved by the MRC council before funding is paid.
- A project support agreement must be signed before any disbursement.
- Projects may be reviewed through fixed annual calls for proposals.
- Priority is given to projects aligned with the MRC’s intervention priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR). 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 Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)?
The program supports territorial development and vitalization projects in the MRC of Montmagny. It can provide up to $500,000 per project under volet 2 and up to $250,000 per project under volet 3 for eligible projects and activities.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 31, 2024.
Who is eligible for the MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) program?
To be eligible for the MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) program, you must:
Project aligned with MRC priorities
Applicant can deliver the project
Local financial support shown
What expenses are eligible under MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)?
Local and regional territorial development projects
Projects that improve living environments and proximity services
Vitalization projects in communities facing development challenges
Intermunicipal cooperation and service-sharing projects
Projects that support rural economic, social, cultural, or environmental vitality
Where is the MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) available?
The MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.
Is the MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) is a Grant and Funding