MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region

The MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund provides financial support for youth-led projects that contribute to local community development and engagement. The financial terms and conditions are structured to optimize project execution and compliance with funding guidelines.

• The maximum financial aid available for a project is $500.
• Total governmental support, including this fund, must not exceed 80% of eligible project expenses.
• A minimum of 20% funding from the promoters and/or community in cash is required.
• Promoters are encouraged, whenever possible, to purchase goods and services within the MRC of Portneuf to maximize the program's impact.
• Projects must be completed within six months following the financial aid's dispersion.
• Final reports must be submitted within two months of project completion.
• The financial assistance provided is non-recurring.
• The MRC may reclaim funds in cases of major non-compliance with fund conditions.
• Additional supporting evidence may be requested following the project's financial reporting.

Eligibility for the Fonds des jeunes leaders grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and project proposal.

• The promoter must be a young person aged between 15 and 29 years.
• The promoter must be a resident of a municipality within the MRC de Portneuf.
• The promoter under the age of 18 requires parental consent to submit a funding application.
• The project must be supported by an eligible sponsoring organization.

Who is eligible?

The Fonds des jeunes leaders is designed to support projects led by young individuals and supported by organizations in the MRC de Portneuf. Eligibility is defined by specific criteria regarding the nature and impact of the project.

• Projects must be presented by a young individual aged between 15 and 29 years, residing in the MRC de Portneuf.
• The project should involve a significant role for the young promoter and include the support of an eligible sponsoring organization.
• Eligible sponsors include municipalities, municipal bodies, non-profit organizations, solidarity cooperatives, consumer cooperatives, and parapublic organizations within the territory.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the implementation and success of youth-led projects.

• Advertising and promotional expenses.
• Rental and/or purchase of equipment/materials.
• Transportation costs.
• Training and insurance fees.
• Professional fees required for project execution.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to young leaders residing in specific geographical areas within Quebec. The eligible locations are aligned with the regional jurisdiction of the funding body.

• Residency within a municipality in the MRC de Portneuf.

The evaluation and selection of projects for the Fonds des jeunes leaders are based on specific criteria with allocated point scores to ensure alignment with the fund’s objectives and effectiveness in implementation.

• The involvement of the promoter in the project (15 points).
• The involvement of the sponsoring organization in providing support to the promoter (10 points).
• The quality of the project presentation (10 points).
• The scope of the project and the possible impacts within the community (5 points).
• The number of young people involved in the project in addition to the promoter (5 points).
• The number of young people directly affected by the project (5 points).
• The realism and justification of the financial setup (5 points).
• The viability and financial autonomy of the project (5 points).
• The potential sustainability of the project (5 points).

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The cumulative assistance from the governments of Quebec and Canada, including this Fund, must not exceed 80% of eligible expenses.
• Projects must secure at least 20% of their funding from promoters or the community in cash.
• Beneficiaries are encouraged to procure goods and services locally within the MRC of Portneuf, where possible.
• Projects must be completed within six months after receiving financial support.
• A final report on the project must be submitted within two months of project completion.
• The Fund offers non-recurring financial assistance, with only one application per project being accepted.
• The MRC has the right to demand reimbursement in cases of major non-compliance with the Fund conditions.
• The MRC may request additional supporting documents after the accountability report is submitted.