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MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2) - Nicolet - Quebec - Canada
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MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2)

Supports local development projects in Nicolet-Yamaska
Offered by
MRC Nicolet-Yamaska (MRC)
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Nicolet, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Municipalities and MRCs

See full eligibility

Overview

Funding supports local development projects and territorial initiatives in Nicolet-Yamaska. Eligible actions include studies, planning, construction, coordination, and project implementation.
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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 : 500,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Nicolet-Yamaska
  • Nicolet
  • Centre-du-Québec
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Local development projects
  • Major projects with socio-economic impact
  • Projects that improve living environments and territorial vitality
  • Planning, studies, and concertation initiatives related to territorial development

Documents Needed

  • The project form, duly completed and signed
  • A municipal council resolution authorizing the project submission
  • Any other document judged relevant for the project analysis

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Municipalities and MRCs
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Cooperatives
  • For-profit businesses with a Quebec enterprise number
  • Indigenous communities

Who is not eligible

  • Government ministries, agencies, and Crown corporations
  • Healthcare and education institutions
  • Non-profits without a community-focused mission
  • Financial-sector businesses
  • Applicants in insolvency or listed in the RENA registry

Eligible expenses

  • Wages, benefits, and professional fees linked to the project
  • Construction, setup, and implementation costs
  • Equipment, materials, software, and operating funds for the first year
  • Planning, studies, and consultation costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Costs incurred before project approval
  • Debt service, loan repayments, and financing for completed projects
  • Regular operating costs, administration fees, and application-writing costs
  • Recurring projects and projects already funded
  • Restauration, retail trade projects, and worship-place projects without another purpose

Eligible geographic areas

  • MRC of Nicolet-Yamaska

Selection criteria

  • Consistency with municipal or MRC planning
  • Structuring and lasting impact
  • Applicant capacity to deliver the project
  • Partnerships and financial leverage
  • Return on investment and added value for the territory

How to apply

  • Contact Justine Lefebvre before drafting the documents to validate project admissibility
  • Complete and sign the project form, and include the municipal council resolution plus any other relevant document
  • Projects may be submitted continuously; to be analyzed at the next Council of Mayors, all required documents must be received at least four weeks before the Council date

Processing and Agreement

  • The MRC council must adopt a resolution identifying the project beneficiary, start and end dates, total project cost, and FRR amount invested
  • The MRC or the delegated body signs a subvention agreement with the admissible applicant
  • The territorial development agreement includes an annual meeting between the MRC and the regional office of the ministry

Additional information

  • Projects must align with the MRC’s intervention priorities.
  • A funding agreement is signed before payments are made.
  • Recipients must provide follow-up and final reporting.

Contacts

j.lefebvre@mrcny.qc.ca
819 519-2997 poste 2224

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2) Program

What is the MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2)?

Funding supports local development projects and territorial initiatives in Nicolet-Yamaska. Eligible actions include studies, planning, construction, coordination, and project implementation.

How much funding can be received?

MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2) Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2) program?

To be eligible for the MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2) program, you must: Aligned with MRC priorities Time-limited, non-recurring project Complies with laws and regulations

What expenses are eligible under MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2)?

Local development projects Major projects with socio-economic impact Projects that improve living environments and territorial vitality Planning, studies, and concertation initiatives related to territorial development

Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2)?

You can contact MRC Nicolet-Yamaska (MRC) by email at j.lefebvre@mrcny.qc.ca or by phone at 819 519-2997 poste 2224.

Where is the MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2) available?

The MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2) program is available Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.

Is the MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2) is a Partnering and Collaboration