Open
Source verified July 31, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened February 1, 2024
Location
Outaouais, Quebec, Canada
Overview
MRC Pontiac’s FRR Stream 2 supports structuring projects in the Pontiac MRC territory in Québec for municipalities, Indigenous communities, cooperatives, and non-profit organizations, to improve living environments and create or maintain jobs, with up to 90% of eligible expenditures. Projects may create or diversify activities through shared services, community transportation, or new technologies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Pontiac
- Outaouais
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects involving the creation and/or diversification of activities.
Documents Needed
- Official application form completed with the work plan and timeline and detailed financial budget.
- Applicant or municipal resolution confirming the intention to apply, the sums allocated to the project, and the designation of a project manager with signing authority.
- The most recent financial statements and annual reports, except for municipal organizations and Indigenous communities.
- Legal or administrative documents proving the organization’s legal status, including the official document constituting the organization.
- Evidence of funding partners, plans, specifications or studies if necessary, and an up-to-date list of Board members.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- A local municipality or regional county municipality (MRC).
- An Indigenous community.
- A cooperative.
- A non-profit organization or association.
- Institutions in the health and education sectors, when their project goes beyond their usual services and benefits the community as a whole.
Who is not eligible
- Private companies, including those in the financial sector, financial cooperatives, financial planners, insurance brokerage companies, real estate brokerage companies, and companies listed in the Register of Companies Ineligible for Public Contracts.
- Individuals that are not engaged in business.
- Applicants registered with the RENA.
- Applicants who failed obligations in the two years before the application or grant request after notice relating to previous financial assistance from a government department, funding agency, the MRC Pontiac, or the ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’habitation.
- Applicants under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, organizations of a sexual, religious, or political nature, controversial enterprises, ministries, agencies, Crown corporations and their subsidiaries, healthcare institutions, hospital foundations, health cooperatives, clinics, educational institutions and their associated organizations, and non-profit organizations whose activities are not related to community action such as foundations, professional associations and trade unions or political organizations, religious organizations, or organizations created by a public authority to serve public administration interests.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating expenses, insurance, banking fees and interest, debt financing, loan repayment, and working capital replenishment.
- Regular maintenance of buildings, depreciation of real estate assets, representation, training, and membership fees.
- Projects in the restaurant and catering service sector.
- Retail sector projects, except for a local business project that is not eligible for the FRR Local Businesses component.
- Projects related to places of worship unless they concern a non-religious purpose, projects already completed, consolidation projects, projects concerning public safety, and projects that do not generate benefits for the territory.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
- The territory of the Pontiac Regional County Municipality
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the FRR and the MRC’s priorities for Component 2 or Component 3.
- Relevance to a real need in the territory.
- Realism, including a clear action plan and reliable partners.
- Economic viability and positive impacts for Pontiac, including ecological, social, and environmental benefits, with no direct competition harmful to local businesses.
- Innovation and originality, promoter profile and skills, healthy financial situation, and a complete financial budget with contribution from the developer.
How to apply
- Take an appointment with a member of the MRC Pontiac Economic Development team before submitting the request.
- Submit the application by email or in person to MRC Pontiac – Economic Development Department, 602 Route 301 North, Campbell's Bay, Quebec, no later than April 30, 2026, at noon.
Processing and Agreement
- Preliminary analysis of eligibility and compliance is done by an Economic Development Commissioner.
- Technical analysis is carried out by the Project Support Committee.
- The Committee makes recommendations to the Council of Mayors, which makes the final decision by resolution.
- An official letter is sent to the promoter after the decision.
- If assistance is awarded, the promoter must sign an agreement with the MRC, respect the approved timeline, provide invoices and proof of expenses, take part in 12- and 24-month follow-ups, publicly acknowledge FRR and MRC support, and submit a final report on implementation and results.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 2 Program
What is the MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 2?
MRC Pontiac’s FRR Stream 2 supports structuring projects in the Pontiac MRC territory in Québec for municipalities, Indigenous communities, cooperatives, and non-profit organizations, to improve living environments and create or maintain jobs, with up to 90% of eligible expenditures. Projects may create or diversify activities through shared services, community transportation, or new technologies.
Who is eligible for the MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 2 program?
To be eligible for the MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 2 program, you must:
The applicant must be legally incorporated and registered with an up-to-date NEQ.
The applicant must operate in Québec and within the Pontiac MRC territory.
The project must be structuring, time-limited, and aligned with Component 2 priorities.
What expenses are eligible under MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 2?
Projects involving the creation and/or diversification of activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 2?
You can contact MRC Pontiac (MRC) by email at developpement@mrcpontiac.qc.ca or by phone at 819-648-5689.
Where is the MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 2 available?
The MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 2 program is available Outaouais, Quebec.
Is the MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 2 is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 2?
MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 2 is funded by MRC Pontiac (MRC)