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MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region
Support for youth-led community projects
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Funding available
$ 500
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $500 in funding for youth-led initiatives in the Portneuf region. It supports short, structured community projects that promote youth involvement, learning, culture, entrepreneurship, and local development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Portneuf
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Youth-led local community projects
- Short, structured initiatives for young people and local communities in Portneuf
- Projects that support youth involvement, culture, learning, entrepreneurship, or community vitality
Documents Needed
- Funding application form
- Support letter from the sponsoring organization
- Proof of municipal support for the project
Sources and recorded changes
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Youth promoters aged 15 to 29
- Residents of a municipality in Portneuf
- Municipalities, municipal organizations, and MRCs as sponsoring organizations
- Non-profit and incorporated organizations as sponsoring organizations
- Solidarity and consumer cooperatives, and parapublic organizations covering the territory
Who is not eligible
- Projects led by people outside the 15 to 29 age group
- Projects from promoters who do not reside in Portneuf
- Routine activities of the sponsoring organization
- Projects focused on business startup
- Projects tied specifically to a local festival or event program
- Fundraising for a humanitarian trip abroad
Eligible expenses
- Advertising and promotion costs
- Equipment and material rental or purchase
- Transportation costs
- Training fees and insurance
- Professional fees needed for the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salaries and social charges of the organization
- Food and alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages
- Trophies, scholarships, and participation prizes
- Routine activities of the sponsoring organization
- In-kind contributions such as volunteer time, materials, or in-house work
- Expenses incurred before project approval
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of Portneuf
Selection criteria
- Promoter involvement in the project (15 points)
- Sponsoring organization support (10 points)
- Quality of the project presentation (10 points)
- Project reach and community impact (5 points)
- Number of young people involved beyond the promoter (5 points)
- Number of young people directly reached (5 points)
- Financial realism and justification (5 points)
- Project viability and financial autonomy (5 points)
- Potential for long-term sustainability (5 points)
How to apply
- Step 1: Check eligibility
- Review the program rules and confirm your project fits the fund.
- Contact the youth project officer if needed for validation.
- Step 2: Complete the form
- Download and fill out the funding application form from the MRC Portneuf website.
- Prepare the required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the complete application to marc.voyer@mrc-portneuf.qc.ca.
- Applications may be submitted continuously, subject to available funds.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis by the social and economic development commission.
- The MRC assesses projects using a weighted evaluation grid.
- The MRC may award less than the amount requested.
- If approved, the project must comply with the program conditions and reporting requirements.
Additional information
- Projects are reviewed on a regular basis, subject to available funds.
- Only one application per project is accepted.
- The MRC may request additional supporting documents after accountability review.
- Supported projects must acknowledge the participation of the MRC of Portneuf in their communications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region Program
What is the MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region?
This program provides up to $500 in funding for youth-led initiatives in the Portneuf region. It supports short, structured community projects that promote youth involvement, learning, culture, entrepreneurship, and local development.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $500 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region program?
To be eligible for the MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region program, you must:
Youth promoter aged 15 to 29 in Portneuf
Supported by an eligible sponsoring organization
Municipal support required
What expenses are eligible under MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region?
Advertising and promotion costs
Equipment and material rental or purchase
Transportation costs
Training fees and insurance
Professional fees needed for the project
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region?
You can contact MRC Portneuf by email at marc.voyer@mrc-portneuf.qc.ca or by phone at 418 285-3744 poste 233.
Where is the MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region available?
The MRC Portneuf — Young Leaders Fund of the Portneuf Region program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.