MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Fonds de développement des communautés (FDC)
QC, Canada
Community development funding for regional quality of life improvement
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Grant and Funding
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- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
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- MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges
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The MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges — Fonds de développement des communautés (FDC) aims to enhance the quality of life within its communities by supporting structured projects aligned with social sustainability goals, offering up to 70% of the project cost in financial aid. Eligible activities include health and social services, sustainable mobility, housing, educational and social success of youth, intercultural relations, community services, and food security initiatives.
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This funding provides comprehensive financial support aimed at enhancing community development within the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges region. The outlined modalities ensure an effective allocation and utilization of resources in eligible projects.
- Financial assistance is provided in the form of a grant and is capped at a maximum contribution of 70% of the total project cost.
- An applicant or their collaborators must contribute a minimum of 20% of the project cost, which can include non-monetary contributions valued up to 10% of the total project.
- The total government contributions, including this fund, must not exceed 80% of the overall project costs.
- For social and affordable housing projects, grants are limited to $1,000 per unit, and funding cannot exceed 20% of the total project budget within the current funding round.
- Bicycle paths and trail projects are eligible with a cap of 20% of the budget for inter-municipal projects and 15% for municipal projects.
- "Park" projects have a financial contribution limit of 15% of the proposed financial plan, with a cap of 20% when multiple park projects compete in the same funding call.
- Community gardens and collective potagers are supported with a maximum contribution of $5,000.
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Projects eligible for this grant must contribute to social development and align with the sustainable goals outlined in the policy. These projects aim to address various community needs and enhance the overall quality of life.
- Projects in healthcare and social services working towards improved accessibility and quality.
- Initiatives promoting sustainable mobility and enhancing public transportation access.
- Development of social and affordable housing solutions.
- Efforts to support educational and social success among young people.
- Programs fostering intercultural relationships and integration of immigrants.
- Enhancement of community services through recognized organizations.
- Efforts to improve food security and access to healthy, affordable foods.
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$ 150,000
Developing solar energy solutions for urban rooftops
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Eligibility for this grant is open to certain types of organizations and entities, as specified below.
- The applicant can be a municipality within the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges.
- Municipal bodies are eligible to apply.
- Development Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) is eligible.
- Non-profit organizations and incorporated cooperatives that are non-financial are eligible.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
The "Fonds de développement des communautés" is available to support projects within the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges territory. Eligible applicants include specific entities that contribute to community development and enhancement.
- Municipalities within the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges.
- Municipal organizations operating in the specified region.
- Development Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV).
- Non-profit organizations and incorporated cooperatives that are non-financial.
- Potential but non-eligible partners include governmental and paragovernmental institutions, such as school boards, public schools, and health service providers, which can play supportive roles in project implementation.
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This grant is mainly restricted to exclude certain governmental or semi-governmental organizations from applying, due to their nature and the relevance to the fund's goals. This ensures that the aid supports community-driven initiatives.
- Governmental institutions, including state and federal agencies.
- Paragovernmental organizations such as commissions and schools.
- Health institutions like the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de la Montérégie-Ouest (CISSSMO).
- Employment services such as Emploi-Québec.
- Labor unions or syndicates.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The grant specifically restricts certain expenses, implying a focus on eligible items necessary for the project's success.
- Salaries and wages for temporary project-specific positions.
- Materials and supplies needed for project activities.
- Fees for professional services linked directly to the project.
- Rent or lease of facilities if essential to project deployment.
- Equipment purchase pertinent to project execution.
- Training and development costs relevant to project goals.
- Implementation-related travel expenses.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is focused on initiatives within the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges region, covering projects in several municipalities. Applications are aimed at enhancing the quality of life in these specific areas.
- Coteau-du-Lac
- Île-Perrot
- Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot
- Pincourt
- Pointe-des-Cascades
- Pointe-Fortune
- Rigaud
- Rivière-Beaudette
- Saint-Clet
- Sainte-Justine-de-Newton
- Sainte-Marthe
- Saint-Lazare
- Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
- Sainte-Anne-de-Cadieux
- Saint-Polycarpe
- Saint-Télesphore
- Saint-Zotique
- Hudson
- Les Cèdres
- Les Coteaux
- Vaudreuil-Dorion
- Vaudeuil-sur-le-lac
- Beaudette
grant_single_labels|criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria designed to assess their contribution to the development of communities within the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges.
- Ancrage dans la communauté: The extent to which the project promotes active citizen participation, collective responsibility, intersectoral reflection, and respects the competencies of partners.
- Qualité du projet: Evaluation of the project’s structuring quality, commitment to sustainable development, innovation, impact on disadvantaged areas, involvement of future leaders, job creation, and diversity of funding sources.
- Qualité des résultats attendus: Assessment of the project’s ability to positively influence the community, ensure sustainability and viability, and produce measurable benefits.
- Portée géographique: Consideration of the project’s regional impact and efforts to engage rural and socio-economically disadvantaged areas.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Formulate Intent
- Send a completed intention form to the development social support agents of the MRC.
- Include a brief description of the project and objectives.
- Submit the form before the period for intention submission concludes, which is approximately one month prior to the project's deadline.
- Step 2: Project Preparation
- Engage with MRC development agents for guidance during the project's conceptualization phase.
- Participate in collaborative meetings to enhance project concepts and partnerships.
- Step 3: Submit Proposal
- Send the complete project proposal by the official submission deadline to the MRC via email or an online form with necessary annexes.
- Include supporting documents such as resolutions, letters of support, and evidence of other financial commitments.
- Ensure a signature from an authorized representative is present on the required documents.
- Step 4: Preliminary Review
- After the call for projects, a preliminary review is conducted by MRC development agents.
- Provide any additional information if requested promptly.
- Step 5: Compatibility Check
- The technical committee verifies compliance with eligibility criteria.
- Coordinate with development agents for clarification or additional needs as communicated by the committee.
- Step 6: Evaluation
- Projects are evaluated by the analysis committee, which makes recommendations to the MRC council.
- Evaluation involves using an assessment grid to guide discussions and analyses.
- Step 7: Notification
- Receive notification of acceptance or rejection followed by an explanation of the decision.
- If rejected, feedback is provided with suggestions for adjustments or alternative funding options.
- Step 8: Agreement Signing
- Upon acceptance, sign an agreement outlining funding terms and conditions.
- Address any conditions set by the MRC council before agreement finalization.
- Identify relevant result indicators for project follow-up documentation.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- A maximum of 80% of the total project cost can be covered by government funds, including this grant.
- The fund prioritizes projects offering significant positive outcomes that are expansive in geographical reach, especially those benefiting over ten municipalities.
- Financial contributions from non-government sources must make up at least 20% of the total project cost.
- Non-monetary contributions are recognized but capped at 10% of the project value.
- Accepted projects will receive an initial payment of 75% of the awarded funds upon signing of the agreement.
- Each project must be completed within 12 months following the agreement signature.
- A final accountability report is necessary once the project concludes to release the remaining 25% of the funds.
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alouafi@mrcvs.ca
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