MRC Papineau — Consultancy fund (FEC)

This grant provides funding support through co-financing to assist businesses in accessing professional consulting services for impactful projects. There are specific funding parameters based on the type of organization.

• Non-repayable grant covering up to $5,000 or 50% of the project costs for private companies.
• Non-repayable grant covering up to 80% of the project costs for non-profit organizations and cooperatives.

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile, region, and past activities.

• The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Quebec, at least 18 years old.
• The applicant must represent a legally constituted private enterprise in Quebec, including Corporations, General Partnerships, or Sole Proprietorships.
• The enterprise must be an entity located within the MRC de Papineau territory and in operation for at least 12 months.
• The enterprise must not have received a grant under the policy in the last 12 months.
• For non-profit organizations, they must obtain an attestation from CDROL confirming their status as a social economy enterprise.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers expenses specifically related to obtaining professional services necessary for the project's implementation.

• Professional fees related to the request.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to companies located specifically within the jurisdiction of the Papineau Regional County Municipality (MRC) in Canada. The focus is on supporting local businesses to enhance their impact in the region.

• Companies within the Papineau Regional County Municipality.
• Organizations operating in areas covered by the MRC of Papineau.

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria with allocated point scores to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives.

• The positive impacts of the project for the company, considering innovation, necessity, and added value (25 points).
• The positive impacts of the project for the region, including community involvement, local partnerships, and job creation (25 points).
• The quality of the project, assessed by the expertise of the chosen consultants, relevance of expenses, and sustainability measures (25 points).
• The viability of the project, including human and financial capacities, promoter motivation, and realistic planning (25 points).

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The subvention is non-recurrent and will be provided as a non-repayable grant.
• The grant is available continuously throughout the year until the exhaustion of funds.
• The funds are managed and the applications are approved by the MRC's Conseil d'administration.
• The grant payment will be administered in two installments, in accordance with the agreement protocol signed by both parties.
• The maximum grant amount available is $5,000 per application, excluding taxes.