MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 2
QC, Canada
Support for local and regional development competence
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- grant_single|openingDateFebruary 1, 2024
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Grant and Funding
Expert Advice
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- MRC Pontiac
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The Volet 2 of the Fonds régions et ruralité (FRR) provides financial and technical support up to a specific maximum amount as determined by the regional county municipality (MRC) priorities, aimed at enhancing local and regional development competencies. Eligible activities include planning and development mandates, supporting municipalities with professional expertise, promoting entrepreneurship, community mobilization, and rural development initiatives.
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This grant supports a variety of activities aimed at local and regional development, enhancing community living conditions, and fostering entrepreneurship. The eligible projects focus on strategic planning, community engagement, and establishing development agreements with governmental and non-governmental partners.
- Planning and development mandates focused on local and regional growth.
- Providing professional expertise to municipalities or facilitating service sharing in areas such as social, cultural, tourist, environmental, and technological fields.
- Promotion and support of entrepreneurship and businesses.
- Community mobilization and support for projects aimed at improving living environments, particularly in social, cultural, economic, and environmental sectors.
- Establishment, funding, and implementation of sectoral development agreements with government ministries or other partners.
- Support for rural development initiatives.
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Eligibility for this grant is determined based on the priorities and policies set by the MRC.
- All organizations are eligible for technical assistance or a subsidy, except private companies in the financial sector and financial cooperatives.
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According to the priorities and policies set by the MRC (Municipal Regional County), all organizations are eligible for technical assistance or a grant, except for private companies in the financial sector and financial cooperatives. The funding allocated can be used for several purposes such as planning and development mandates, support to local municipalities in terms of professional expertise or service sharing, promoting entrepreneurship, community mobilization, and supporting development projects, establishing development agreements sectorally with government departments or other partners, and supporting rural development.
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This grant is specific about excluding certain commercial entities from eligibility. These restrictions ensure the focus remains on supporting local and regional development through qualified organizations.
- Private companies in the financial sector.
- Financial cooperatives.
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The grant covers expenses related to various aspects of local and regional development efforts.
- Realization of mandates concerning planning of development and land use.
- Support to local municipalities in professional expertise or shared services establishment in fields such as social, cultural, tourism, environmental, or technological.
- Promotion and support of entrepreneurship and businesses.
- Community mobilization and support for structuring projects to enhance living environments in social, cultural, economic, or environmental areas.
- Establishment, funding, and implementation of sectoral development agreements with government departments, organizations, and other partners if applicable.
- Support for rural development.
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This grant aims to support local and regional efforts under the governance of the Municipalities of Regional County (MRC). The eligible locations must align with the priorities and policies set by the MRC managing the fund.
- MRC Pontiac region.
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- Step 1: Identify MRC Priorities
- Consult with the relevant municipal regional county (MRC) to understand their specific priorities and intervention policies.
- Align your project with the established priorities of the MRC to ensure eligibility.
- Refer to the Répertoire des municipalités to find the appropriate contact details for your MRC.
- Step 2: Contact MRC for Guidance
- Reach out to the MRC to gather more information on the application process specific to your region.
- Engage with the MRC officers for any pre-application consultations if offered.
- Step 3: Prepare Application Package
- Compile a comprehensive application package including a project description, objectives, and expected outcomes.
- Include any required technical documents, project budgets, timelines, and evidence of community support.
- Ensure that all documents are in accordance with the guidelines provided by your MRC.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Submit your complete application package directly to the designated office of the MRC.
- Confirm receipt of the application with the MRC.
- Step 5: Follow Up
- Maintain communication with the MRC for updates on the application status.
- Be prepared to provide additional information or clarification if requested by the MRC.
