MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Signature project (FRR part 3)

• Completed and signed project form
• Financial plan in Excel
• Municipal council resolution authorizing submission
• Letter of commitment from financial partners, if any
• Any other relevant supporting document

Who is eligible?

• Municipalities within the MRC of Nicolet-Yamaska
• The MRC of Nicolet-Yamaska for collective projects

Who is not eligible

• Health service projects
• Administrative municipal projects
• Projects involving places of worship, unless converted to another use
• Projects that conflict with Quebec government policy

Eligible expenses

• Wages, social charges and benefits for project staff
• Professional fees
• Capital expenses such as land, buildings, equipment and machinery
• Software and other related purchases
• Other costs directly related to project delivery

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Operating deficits, debt repayment or working capital replenishment
• Costs incurred before project approval
• Projects already completed
• Loans, loan guarantees and equity investments
• Any cost not directly related to the project

Eligible geographic areas

• MRC of Nicolet-Yamaska

• Alignment with program priorities
• Alignment with MRC planning documents
• Environmental benefits
• Project structure, including financing and delivery plan
• Governance structure and partnerships

• Step 1: Validate eligibility
  • Contact the MRC before preparing the application.
  • Review the municipal project guide and analysis grid.
• Step 2: Prepare the application
  • Complete and sign the project form.
  • Prepare the financial plan in Excel.
  • Obtain the municipal council resolution.
  • Add partner commitment letters and any relevant supporting documents.
• Step 3: Submit to the MRC
  • Send the complete file to the MRC by the call deadline.
• Step 4: Review and decision
  • The MRC reviews eligibility.
  • The steering committee analyzes the project and makes a recommendation.
  • The MRC council makes the decision.
• Step 5: Agreement and funding
  • Sign the agreement with the MRC if approved.
  • Receive payments according to the agreement terms.

• The MRC first reviews project eligibility.
• The project is then analyzed by the steering committee.
• The MRC council makes the final decision.
• If approved, the municipality and the MRC sign an agreement.
• Funding is paid according to the agreement, with follow-up and reporting required.

• Applicants are encouraged to contact the MRC before preparing the file.
• Two annual call dates were set for local projects in 2024.
• The MRC provides technical support and guidance to municipalities.
• Selected projects require follow-up and reporting with the MRC.