MRC Portneuf — Support Fund for Structuring Projects
Cap-Santé, QC, Canada
Support for community life-enhancing structural projects
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- grant_single|openingDateApril 20, 2016
- grant_single|closingDateDecember 14, 2016
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Grant and Funding
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- MRC Portneuf
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The "Fonds de soutien aux projets structurants de la MRC de Portneuf" aims to support initiatives that improve living environments and enhance the socio-economic development of the territory, with a maximum funding amount of $50,000 available for territorial projects. Eligible activities include local, intermunicipal, and territorial projects, as well as support for tourism events, provided they align with the prioritized intervention axes and demonstrate structural, viable, and sustainable impacts.
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This grant provides specific financing modalities aimed at supporting a variety of development projects with different scopes and community impacts. The modalities are structured to ensure financial contributions are aligned with the nature and requirements of each project.
- The cumulative aid from the Quebec and Canadian governments, including fund assistance, must not exceed 80% of eligible expenses.
- Projects require a minimum of 20% financial contribution from the promoters or community in cash.
- For local projects conducted by a municipality, the contribution cannot exceed the municipality's share (1:1 matching), up to $15,000.
- Projects by municipalities identified for revitalization can receive up to 70% coverage of eligible costs, capped at $20,000.
- Intermunicipal projects can be funded up to 60% of eligible costs, with a $20,000 maximum.
- Projects by a non-profit organization or cooperative can receive up to 60% of eligible costs, with a maximum of $15,000.
- Support for the hiring of local development agents offers $10,000 per agent.
- Territorial projects can receive up to 60% of eligible costs, capped at $50,000.
- Tourism events of territorial or supra-territorial scope can receive up to 20% of eligible costs, capped at $10,000.
- Funding up to 50% is available for provenance and traffic studies, with a cap of $2,000, and is limited to one study per three-year period, adhering to the Ministry of Tourism standards.
- Sustainability-oriented events can receive a bonus of up to 20% of the granted contribution.
- Projects must align with at least one prioritized intervention axis to qualify for funds.
- Non-recurrent financial aid, meaning the assistance is not automatically renewed for subsequent funding cycles.
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This grant supports projects that are designed to be transformative, focusing on local, intermunicipal, territorial, and tourism-related initiatives. These projects aim to harness resources for community development and enhance quality of life in the Portneuf region.
- Local projects that revitalize community infrastructure and address specific municipal needs.
- Intermunicipal projects promoting collaboration across multiple municipalities for common goals.
- Territorial projects that benefit the entire MRC de Portneuf, aligning with regional development priorities.
- Tourism events with regional or broader reach that heighten the profile and economic potential of the Portneuf area.
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific types of eligible promoters.
- Municipalities, municipal organizations, and the municipality's regional county (MRC).
- Non-profit and incorporated organizations.
- Solidarity and consumer cooperatives.
- Parapublic organizations in the education and health and social services sectors covering the territory.
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Eligible promoters who can apply for this grant include various organizations committed to community and territorial development within the MRC de Portneuf region.
- Municipalities, municipal organizations, and MRC (Regional County Municipality).
- Non-profit organizations that are incorporated.
- Solidarity cooperatives and consumer cooperatives.
- Parapublic organizations in the education and health and social services sectors covering the territory.
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There are certain restrictions in place regarding the eligibility for this grant. Specific types of companies and industries are not permitted to apply, mostly related to their operational nature and status.
- Private enterprises are not eligible for this grant.
- Organizations involved in regular administrative or operational municipal services.
- Companies seeking funding for debt servicing or repayment of existing loans.
- Projects involving local government basic infrastructure responsibilities.
- Corporations that have not completed prior funded projects or failed to submit final reports from past funding rounds.
- Projects that simply duplicate or compete with existing initiatives or services in the territory.
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The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the implementation and success of the project.
- Salaries and social benefits of employees hired exclusively for the project.
- Professional fees.
- Construction or renovation of municipal buildings for community purposes (recreation, sports, culture, community center, etc.).
- Capital expenses for assets such as land, buildings, equipment, machinery, rolling stock, incorporation fees, and similar expenses.
- Working capital needs calculated for the first year of operation.
- Promotion/communication expenses related to the project that are not part of the promoter's usual activities or services.
- Other costs inherent to the development and execution of the projects.
- Expenses incurred from the project submission date onwards, provided they are eligible, although this is at the promoter's risk if the project is not approved.
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This grant is specifically designed for the MRC of Portneuf region. Only communities and projects within this geographical area are eligible to apply for the funding.
- MRC of Portneuf region
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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria with allocated point scores to ensure alignment with the grant’s priorities and objectives.
- Coherence with local or regional planning and prioritized intervention axes.
- Impacts of the project and its structural and sustainable aspects on territorial development.
- Feasibility and realism of the project.
- Capacity and expertise of the promoter to execute the project and bring it to completion, including organizational governance.
- Project sustainability.
- Involvement of the promoter (both technical and financial).
- Leverage effect of the fund (diversified partnerships) and support from the community.
- Realism and justification of the financial setup.
- Quality of the project presentation.
- A minimum passing grade of 70% is required for the project to be considered.
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- Step 1: Verify Eligibility
- Contact the development agent at the MRC de Portneuf to check the project's eligibility.
- If eligible, request the application form.
- Step 2: Project Preparation
- Work with the development agent to complete the project details.
- Prepare all required documents as specified in the application form.
- Step 3: Application Submission
- Ensure the application includes a completed form and all necessary documentation.
- Submit the application to the MRC through email or mail.
- Email: stephanie.poire@mrc-portneuf.qc.ca
- Mail: MRC de Portneuf, Comité d’évaluation des projets (CEP), 185, route 138, Cap-Santé (Québec) G0A 1L0
- Step 4: Project Evaluation
- The development agent will conduct an initial project analysis.
- The project will be reviewed and prioritized for a recommendation by the Committee of Project Evaluation (CEP).
- A final decision will be made by the MRC council based on CEP's recommendation.
- Step 5: Notification and Agreement
- Receive notification of the project decision from the MRC.
- If approved, a protocol agreement will be transmitted and signed.
- Step 6: Disbursement and Final Reporting
- An initial payment will be made per agreement terms.
- Monitor the project's progress and submit a final report with justifications upon completion.
- A final payment will be made after the final report is approved and processed.
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Below are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The cumulative assistance from the Quebec and Canadian governments, including this fund, cannot exceed 80% of eligible expenses.
- The applicant must demonstrate efforts to explore other sources of funding for the project.
- Projects must be completed within one year following the signature of the agreement, with a final report due within two months of project completion.
- The financial assistance provided by the fund is not recurrent and covers only a portion of the total project costs.
- Successful projects will be required to sign a protocol agreement outlining the funding terms and obligations of both parties.
- Projects should align with at least one of the prioritized intervention areas outlined in the policy.
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stephanie.poire@mrc-portneuf.qc.ca
418 285-3744