How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1000000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2022-12-31T00:00:00Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1?

MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1 is funded by MRC Pontiac

What are MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1's eligibility criterias?

Applicants include all entities except private financial companies and financial cooperatives. Organizations listed on the Register of companies not eligible for public contracts are not eligible. Applications may be refused if the applicant is involved in litigation with the Government of Quebec or fails to meet legal obligations.

MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Support for regional development and territorial vitality in Quebec

MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1 at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $1,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : January 1, 2020
Closing date : December 31, 2022

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Grant Providers

MRC Pontiac

Program status

Open

Overview of the MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1 program

The grant program "Fonds régions et ruralité (FRR) - Volet 1: Soutien au rayonnement des régions" aims to support impactful projects contributing to the attractiveness and development of Quebec's regions, offering a maximum funding of $1 million per year for a single project over five years, with eligible activities including territorial development and non-recurrent initiatives. It excludes projects in the Montreal and Capitale-Nationale regions and prohibits funding for ongoing operational costs.

Financing terms and conditions

This grant provides structured financial support to projects that enhance regional reach and impact, tailored by specific conditions based on project intricacies. The financial aid mechanisms are delineated for optimal local development and project execution.

The maximum funding for any qualifying organization and its subsidiaries is set at $1 million per project annually, not exceeding $3 million over five years.
For privately managed or private enterprise-initiated projects, the financial assistance covers up to 50% of eligible expenditures.
Sectoral development agreements can receive up to 80% of eligible expenses.
Projects in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine region may receive funding for up to 90% of eligible costs, excluding those specifically categorized otherwise.
All other eligible projects may receive funding of up to 80% of eligible costs.
Financial aid can only cover expenses not already financed by other government programs, respecting financial aid accumulation rules.
In specific circumstances, such as social or community projects enhancing community living conditions, the financial aid can be up to 100% of the eligible expenses.
Aid calculations consider 100% of non-repayable contributions and 50% of repayable aids like loans and equity participations.

Eligible projects & activities

This grant supports projects that enhance regional attractiveness and enterprise development. Eligible initiatives are non-recurring and aim to benefit multiple Municipalité régionale de comté (MRC) territories.

Projects directly contributing to the attractiveness of living environments or the development of enterprises.
Sectoral development agreements referring to extensive actions within general objectives, enhancing regional attractiveness or enterprise development.

Eligibility criteria of the MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1 program

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant’s nature and legal obligations.

The applicant must not be a private company in the financial sector or a financial cooperative.
The applicant must not be listed in the Register of companies ineligible for public contracts.
The applicant’s request may be denied if involved in litigation with the Government of Quebec or if in default of fulfilling legal obligations.

Who is eligible?

The grant is open to applications from various organizations, excluding financial businesses and cooperatives, but all applications are subject to certain legal and compliance criteria.

Organizations not involved in litigation with the Quebec government.
Organizations not in default of their legal obligations.
Organizations not registered as non-eligible in public contracts.
Projects that span more than one regional county municipality (MRC).

Who is not eligible

This grant has specific exclusions for certain types of entities based on their financial industry involvement or their public contract eligibility status. These exclusions are to ensure alignment with regional development priorities and proper use of public funds.

Private enterprises in the financial sector.
Financial cooperatives.
Organizations listed in the register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the implementation and success of the project.

Operating costs directly linked to project implementation (salaries, rent, acquisition of material and equipment, accountability reporting).
Costs for planning and studies related to project development, including business plan creation, market analysis, technical and financial feasibility of the project, concept development, activity programming, and development of instruments or indicators to measure sector activity.
Construction, development, implementation, or establishment costs of the project.
Accounting fees related to the preparation of the final report.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is accessible to organizations operating in specific regions within Quebec, excluding Montreal and the Capitale-Nationale. It is structured to address regional growth priorities and enhance territorial vitality.

Regions across Quebec, excluding Montreal and the Capitale-Nationale.
Administrative territories within Quebec with defined regional development priorities.
Areas within Quebec with council-approved regional plans.

Eligibility criteria of the MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1 program

The evaluation and selection of projects under this grant focus on their alignment with the fund's objectives, regional impact, and contribution to local development.

Concordance with a priority regional action, making the project more likely to be selected by the regional selection committee.
Extent of regional impact, based on the number of territories benefiting and the significance of the benefits for users, clientele, or employees.
Economic impacts concerning jobs during and after project completion.
Significance of the requested contribution related to the project's regional impact and other parties' contributions, including the beneficiary.
Structuring aspect of the project: operating in a domain with appreciable growth potential; removing development obstacles; promoting sustainable synergy between stakeholders for long-term improvement.
Quality of the financing plan: realistic anticipated costs, partner contributions, applicable government programs, and confirmation of contributions.
Quality of the project's implementation plan: clear links between phases, activities, resources, and goals.
Quality of governance structure: clear partner relationships, established decision-making methods, and a successful track record for the project director and team.

How to apply to the MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1 program

Verification of dates and procedures

Check the dates and requirements for submitting financial aid applications in your region.
Ensure that the application is submitted during the submission periods set by the regional selection committees.

Preparation of the request

Consult the list of required items for the application.
Gather all necessary documents and information before starting to fill out the form.

Filling out the form

Fill out the online financial assistance application form.
Enter the required information continuously as the form cannot be saved.

Submission of the request

Submit the duly completed form to the responsible organization.
Keep a copy of the submission confirmation for your records.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The grant allows for a maximum funding of $1M per year for a single project, with a cap of $3M over five years per eligible organization and its subsidiaries.
There are rules governing the accumulation of financial aid, with non-repayable aid considered at 100% of its value, while repayable aid is valued at 50%.
Construction projects requiring third-party contracts must adhere to specific public contract laws, with some exceptions requiring ministerial advice.
The aid duration is capped at five years from project acceptance.
Submission of a final project report along with an auditor's report is required.
Two auditor guides are available for final reporting: one for engagements before 2022 under Chapter 9100, and one for engagements from January 1, 2022, under NCSC 4400.
Applicants must check regional submission dates and ensure applications are within specified submission periods.

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