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MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1

Regional support for territorial vitality in Quebec

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MRC Pontiac

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Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 500,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Any individual or legal entity that resides and operates in Quebec, in the administrative region covered by the request.
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Overview

Le volet 1 – Rayonnement régional du Fonds régions et ruralité soutient les organismes admissibles au Québec, dans la région administrative visée, pour renforcer l’occupation et la vitalité des territoires. Il appuie des priorités régionales, des réponses à des situations conjoncturelles et des projets d’innovation territoriale, ainsi que des études, de la concertation et des travaux de réalisation.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$500,000
Minimum funding
$100,000
Maximum share of project costs
80%
Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Pontiac
  • Outaouais
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents
Legal structures
Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 3

Latest changes

FRR Volet 1 application steps updated

The application instructions now include a detailed portal login procedure, plus a new form summary reference for applicants.

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The Guide du demandeur for FRR volet 1 now adds a detailed procedure for accessing the PGAMR portal, including clicSÉQUR – Entreprises credentials, a user code and password, and the fact that clicSÉQUR Express does not grant access. It also now points applicants to Annex D for portal login steps and to a new summary of the application form for the list of required items. The program page also removed the Chaudière-Appalaches call for projects that was previously shown for 11 June to 27 August 2026, while continuing to list the other active regional calls.

Official source: cdn-contenu.quebec.ca
September 20, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Any individual or legal entity that resides and operates in Quebec, in the administrative region covered by the request.
  • For some projects, an establishment covered by article 79 of the Act respecting health services and social services or an educational institution may also apply if the project is carried out in a municipality of fewer than 20,000 inhabitants and its benefits are shared with the community.

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit companies under the Innovations territoriales sub-volet.
  • Government ministries, agencies, state-owned corporations, and their subsidiaries, including entities controlled directly or indirectly by a government.
  • Financial-sector companies, including financial cooperatives and financial planners.
  • Insurance brokerage and real estate brokerage firms.
  • Individuals not in business.

Eligible expenses

  • Project-related salaries, benefits, rent, travel, data, materials, equipment, and reporting.
  • Planning, studies, and research-action work related to the project.
  • Construction, layout, implementation, and setup costs for the project.
  • Administration costs, up to 5% of eligible expenses.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Projects or expenses related to residential unit decontamination, construction, renovation, or conversion.
  • Projects linked to a place of worship, unless they serve a non-religious purpose.
  • Projects that conflict with a government policy or an approved government measure, or that may overlap with another government program.
  • Expenses for operating deficits, debt repayment, working capital replenishment, interest, loans, loan guarantees, equity investments, lobbying, and certain legal fees.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec administrative regions, excluding Montreal and Capitale-Nationale.

Activities funded

  • Implementation of regional priorities identified in the SGAOVT.
  • Projects addressing a regional situation affecting territorial vitality.
  • Territorial innovation projects using new approaches in local and regional development.
  • Knowledge development and transfer, including research-action.
  • Planning, studies, coordination, construction, development, and implementation activities related to the project.

How to apply

  • Submit the application on the Municipal and Regional Affairs Government Portal website, in response to a regional call for projects launched by the Ministry.
  • Complete the application form in French and attach all required documents.
  • Provide a clear description of the project, a financing plan including letters confirming other financial assistance, where applicable, and a realistic timeline.
  • Submit the application during an application period announced on the Ministry's website and with a minimum duration of 30 days.

Documents Needed

  • Application form completed in French.
  • Applicant resolution approving the project and authorizing a person to submit and sign any documents related to the application, if applicable.
  • Most recent financial statements and annual reports of the organization, except for municipal organizations and Indigenous communities.
  • Organization's bylaws and letters patent, if applicable.
  • Forecast of the project's detailed costs and financing, partners' letters of commitment or intent, confirmations of financial assistance, and any other document allowing assessment of the project.

Selection criteria

  • Concordance with a priority regional action.
  • Regional impact, including the scale of territory affected and the benefits generated.
  • Economic impacts, including jobs during and after project completion.
  • The structuring nature of the project.
  • Quality of the financing plan, implementation plan, and governance structure.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are first checked for admissibility.
  • Eligible applications are then analyzed.
  • Applications are prioritized by the regional selection committee.
  • The minister makes the final decision.
  • For construction contracts, the program includes a specific adjudication rule.

Additional information

  • Project call dates are posted regionally, including Laval until September 18, 2026 and Chaudière-Appalaches until August 27, 2026.
  • The program runs through a regional call-for-projects process and applicants should consult the relevant applicant guide for the applicable reference period.
  • For the Priorities régionales sub-volet, certain modalities changed on February 10, 2026; another guide applies to the period from April 8, 2025 to February 10, 2026.

Contacts

soutien.developpement.regions@mamh.gouv.qc.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1 Program

What is the MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1?

Le volet 1 – Rayonnement régional du Fonds régions et ruralité soutient les organismes admissibles au Québec, dans la région administrative visée, pour renforcer l’occupation et la vitalité des territoires. Il appuie des priorités régionales, des réponses à des situations conjoncturelles et des projets d’innovation territoriale, ainsi que des études, de la concertation et des travaux de réalisation.

How much funding can be received?

MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1 Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1 program?

To be eligible for the MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1 program, you must: The applicant must reside and operate in Quebec, in the region covered by the request. The project must be carried out in the administrative region where funding is requested. Some projects in municipalities of fewer than 20,000 inhabitants may be admissible for certain health or education institutions if community benefits are shared.

What expenses are eligible under MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1?

Project-related salaries, benefits, rent, travel, data, materials, equipment, and reporting. Planning, studies, and research-action work related to the project. Construction, layout, implementation, and setup costs for the project. Administration costs, up to 5% of eligible expenses.

Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1?

You can contact MRC Pontiac by email at soutien.developpement.regions@mamh.gouv.qc.ca.

Where is the MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1 available?

The MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1 program is available Outaouais, Quebec.

Is the MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1 is a Grant and Funding