MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Signature project (FRR part 3)
Nicolet, QC, Canada
Ecological transition projects for Quebec's MRCs development
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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- MRC Nicolet-Yamaska
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The Projet Signature (FRR volet 3) grant aims to facilitate a significant ecological transition within the MRC de Nicolet-Yamaska by developing a network of ecological infrastructures, focusing on maintaining natural areas, enhancing connectivity between these areas, and creating urban ecological infrastructures, with funding allocated to both collective and local municipal projects. The maximum funding amount is not explicitly stated, but the funds are distributed for projects that align with these priorities, subject to approval by the relevant authorities.
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This grant supports innovative ecological projects aimed at enhancing natural and urban environments within the MRC de Nicolet-Yamaska. The funding is structured to support both collective and local initiatives with specific financial guidelines.
- Funding is divided into two categories: collective projects with territory-wide environmental impacts and local projects initiated by municipalities through project calls.
- Funding allocation requires identification by the agreement's steering committee and approval from the council of mayors.
- Local projects' funding is contingent upon adherence to submission deadlines set for project proposals.
- Annual reporting of fund utilization is mandatory, aligned with specified timelines agreed upon by MRC.
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific project requirements related to the proposed activities and their alignment with the program's objectives.
- The project must focus on maintaining natural environments, increasing connectivity between natural environments, or creating ecological infrastructures in urban areas.
- Projects must be submitted by organizations or municipal entities within the MRC of Nicolet-Yamaska.
- The project must be submitted along with a completed and signed project form, a financial plan in Excel format, a municipal council resolution authorizing the project submission, and any other relevant documents.
- Prior contact with Stéphanie Lord to validate project eligibility is recommended.
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Municipalities within the MRC of Nicolet-Yamaska are eligible to apply for funding under the "Projet Signature" (FRR volet 3) to develop projects that support ecological transition and innovation. Projects must contribute to maintaining natural environments, increasing connectivity between natural areas, or creating ecological infrastructures in urban settings. Funding is available for collective projects led by the MRC with environmental impacts across the territory and local projects proposed by individual municipalities within the MRC.
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The eligibility for this grant appears to be geographically limited to the MRC of Nicolet-Yamaska region according to the context provided by the funding body. This focus aims to promote regional ecological and infrastructural development.
- Organizations operating within the MRC of Nicolet-Yamaska.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Validate Project Eligibility
- Contact Stéphanie Lord at s.lord@mrcny.qc.ca or 819-519-2997 ext. 2251 to confirm the eligibility of your project.
- Review the guide for municipal projects and the project analysis grid.
- Step 2: Prepare Application Documents
- Complete and sign the project application form.
- Prepare a financial plan and submit it in an Excel file format.
- Obtain a municipal council resolution authorizing the submission of the project.
- Gather any additional pertinent documents you feel are relevant.
- Step 3: Submit Application
- Ensure all required documents are complete and properly signed.
- Submit the application and supporting documents to the MRC by the specified deadlines: April 26, 2024, or October 25, 2024.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- There is a committee known as the "comité directeur de l'Entente" responsible for overseeing the implementation of project objectives and identifying collective projects annually.
- A report on the use of funds must be produced and submitted annually by the MRC to ensure accountability and transparency.
- The MRC has established a timeline for project submission deadlines for municipal projects, specifically the deadlines of April 26, 2024, and October 25, 2024.
- An accompanying firm, Habitat Nature, is involved in the ecological transition process to provide strategic support and a comprehensive ecological assessment of the territory.
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s.lord@mrcny.qc.ca
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Financial support for the ecological transition of RCMs
The FRR's Signature Project grant, part 3, is designed to encourage innovative initiatives in Quebec's RCMs, particularly as part of the ecological transition and sustainable regional development. It provides funding to develop ecological infrastructures and strengthen ecosystem services through collective and local projects.
Full details of the grant and its impact
This grant, called ‘Un territoire en transition’, represents a strong commitment to supporting the ecological transition in the Nicolet-Yamaska RCM by developing a network of ecological infrastructures, an innovative approach encouraged by strand 3 of the Fonds régions et ruralité (FRR). Signed on 14 January 2022 between the RCM and the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation (MAMH), this agreement focuses on Signature projects aimed at maintaining and even improving ecosystem services. This takes the form of nature-based solutions, a central concept in this programme designed to strengthen the region's sustainability and resilience in the face of climate challenges.
One of the specific features of this grant is that it encourages two types of project: collective projects and local projects. Collective projects are designed to achieve significant environmental benefits across the territory, while being directed and prioritised by the MRC itself, through a rigorous identification process carried out annually by the Agreement's steering committee. This committee, made up of municipal and regional representatives, ensures that the projects selected are in line with the strategic objectives of conserving natural environments and promoting the ecological transition.
At the same time, local, specifically municipal, projects are promoted through a system of calls for projects enabling municipalities to propose initiatives specific to their context and their community. The eligibility criteria are precise, and each project must pass through a rigorous analysis grid to ensure that it is eligible for financial support and corresponds to the ecological priorities defined. These projects also aim to stimulate local innovation and creativity, thereby ensuring community ownership of environmental issues.
An eloquent example of the application of this grant is the support provided by the Habitat firm, which enabled the MRC to devise an integrated and strategic approach to development, while making the most of the crucial contributions made by natural environments. This type of initiative draws on local resources to lay the foundations for resilient development that respects existing ecosystems, thereby capitalising on the long-term benefits for local communities and the environment.
Ultimately, the ‘A territory in transition’ project seeks to make the Nicolet-Yamaska RCM part of a proactive approach to current environmental issues. Holding workshops and interaction days such as those involving elected representatives and municipal staff also aims to strengthen local capacities and inspire action as part of the ecological transition. It is not only a financial lever but also a platform for sharing and learning, enabling local players to benefit from technical and strategic support to carry out projects with a sustainable impact.