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MRC Portneuf — Financial Assistance Program for Heritage Restoration
Funding for heritage building restoration
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 1, 2023
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $20,000 per year to support heritage restoration in the MRC of Portneuf. It helps owners carry out preservation, restoration, and related technical studies or archaeological work on eligible heritage buildings.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : November 1, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Portneuf
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Heritage restoration projects
- Heritage preservation projects
- Technical audits and condition reports
- Complementary professional studies
- Archaeological reports and interventions linked to eligible work
Documents Needed
- Completed funding application form
- All documents required in the application form
- Final report with supporting documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private property owners
- Owners of heritage buildings
Who is not eligible
- Owners of non-private properties
- Applicants for projects already completed before submission
- Applicants with unfinished previous funded projects
Eligible expenses
- Labour, fees, professional and technical services
- Materials and equipment rentals directly linked to eligible work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Refundable taxes
- Debt service, future loans, or already completed projects
- Expenses incurred before project submission or approval
- Internal work, travel, application fees, and renovation costs
- Routine operating, maintenance, legal dispute, and equipment replacement costs
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of Portneuf
Selection criteria
- Completeness and compliance of the file
- Threat to the building’s physical integrity
- Urgency of the work
- Restoration complexity and heritage value
- Landscape importance or presence on a heritage/tourist route
How to apply
1
Eligibility Verification
Contact the responsible development agent to verify your project's eligibility using the provided phone number.
2
Receipt of the application form
Once eligibility has been verified, receive the application form from the development officer.
3
Technical support
Participate in technical support with the MRC staff to ensure that the project is complete and ready to be submitted for analysis.
4
Preparation of the request
Fill out the funding application form including all required documents, as specified in the application form.
5
Submission of the application
Submit the complete application to the MRC of Portneuf by email at the mentioned address.
6
Confirmation and signature
- Receive a response from the MRC regarding the acceptance or rejection of the project.
- If the project is approved, sign the agreement established between the MRC and the owner of the eligible property.
Processing and Agreement
- The MRC reviews the file and confirms eligibility.
- The Restoration Projects Analysis Committee evaluates and prioritizes the application.
- The MRC council makes the final decision.
- Selected projects require a signed agreement before funding is released.
- The MRC monitors the project and closes the file after the final report and work verification.
Additional information
- The program is non-recurring.
- Projects are accepted continuously, subject to available funds.
- A final report with supporting documents is required after completion.
- The MRC provides technical support and project guidance.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Portneuf — Financial Assistance Program for Heritage Restoration Program
What is the MRC Portneuf — Financial Assistance Program for Heritage Restoration?
This program provides up to $20,000 per year to support heritage restoration in the MRC of Portneuf. It helps owners carry out preservation, restoration, and related technical studies or archaeological work on eligible heritage buildings.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Portneuf — Financial Assistance Program for Heritage Restoration Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Portneuf — Financial Assistance Program for Heritage Restoration program?
To be eligible for the MRC Portneuf — Financial Assistance Program for Heritage Restoration program, you must:
Pre-validated with program officer
Eligible property owner
Complete application with required documents
What expenses are eligible under MRC Portneuf — Financial Assistance Program for Heritage Restoration?
Heritage restoration projects
Heritage preservation projects
Technical audits and condition reports
Complementary professional studies
Archaeological reports and interventions linked to eligible work
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Portneuf — Financial Assistance Program for Heritage Restoration?
You can contact MRC Portneuf by email at kathleen.allard@mrc-portneuf.qc.ca or by phone at 418 285-3744 poste 128.
Where is the MRC Portneuf — Financial Assistance Program for Heritage Restoration available?
The MRC Portneuf — Financial Assistance Program for Heritage Restoration program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the MRC Portneuf — Financial Assistance Program for Heritage Restoration a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Portneuf — Financial Assistance Program for Heritage Restoration is a Grant and Funding