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  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|closingDateAugust 31, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
grant_single|grantors
  • MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or
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grant_card_status|open

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The grant from the MRC de La Vallée-de-l'Or aims to reimburse 100% of eligible kiosk rental fees, excluding taxes, for agricultural and bio-food businesses within the MRC de La Vallée-de-l'Or and agricultural businesses in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. The program is designed to promote the presence of food enterprises in the public markets of Malartic, Senneterre, and Val-d'Or.

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

This grant provides full reimbursement of eligible booth rental fees for agricultural and bio-alimentary enterprises at designated public markets, promoting local commerce through accessible financing. The terms are straightforward to ensure comprehensive support and reimbursement efficiency.
  • 100% reimbursement of eligible booth rental fees, excluding taxes, for agricultural and bio-alimentary enterprises located within the MRC de la Vallée-de-l’Or.
  • 100% reimbursement of eligible booth rental fees, excluding taxes, for agricultural enterprises from the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region.
  • Reimbursement is disbursed in a single payment following the conclusion of the summer season.
  • Payment is issued via bank transfer upon validation of market attendance and submission of required documentation.

grant_single_labels|projects

This grant supports agricultural and biofood businesses in Malartic, Senneterre, and Val-d'Or by reimbursing booth rental fees at public markets. Eligible activities focus on the presence and participation of these businesses in local markets.
  • Reimbursement of booth rental fees for agricultural businesses at public markets in Vallée-de-l’Or.
  • Support for biofood enterprises to participate in local markets.
  • Encouragement of local agricultural presence in the public markets of Malartic, Senneterre, and Val-d'Or.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the business's location and industry classification.
  • The business must be a registered entity with the Quebec Business Registry (Registraire des entreprises du Québec).
  • The business must be an agricultural business located in the MRC de la Vallée-de-l’Or or the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region.
  • The business must be a bio-food business located in the MRC de la Vallée-de-l’Or.
  • An agricultural business is defined as a producer registered with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food of Quebec (MAPAQ) that is involved in farming or raising animals for human consumption.
  • A bio-food business involves agricultural production, fisheries, aquaculture, food and beverage processing, and trade in these products, excluding tobacco, wholesale, and retail food trade sectors.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

The grant is open to agricultural and bio-food businesses that are registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec. Eligible businesses include agricultural companies in the MRC de la Vallée-de-l’Or and Abitibi-Témiscamingue, as well as bio-food enterprises in the MRC de la Vallée-de-l’Or. Agricultural corporations must be registered with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Quebec (MAPAQ) and be engaged in cultivation or livestock breeding with the intent of sale for human consumption. Bio-food enterprises involve agricultural production, fisheries and aquaculture, food and beverage processing, commerce, and catering, but exclude sectors like tobacco, wholesale, and food retail trade.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

This grant excludes certain companies and industries based on their sector of operation. The restrictions are in place to support businesses aligned with the region's agricultural and bio-food objectives.
  • Companies in the tobacco sector.
  • Businesses involved in wholesale food trade.
  • Companies engaged in retail food trade.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

The grant covers the reimbursement of kiosk rental expenses for eligible businesses at specific public markets within the Vallée-de-l’Or region.
  • Rental fees for kiosks at the Val-d’Or public market.
  • Rental fees for kiosks at the Malartic public market.
  • Rental fees for kiosks at the Senneterre public market.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

This grant is intended for companies located in specific geographical areas as mandated by the MRC de La Vallée-de-l’Or.
  • Companies located in the MRC de la Vallée-de-l’Or.
  • Companies located in Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

grant_single_labels|register

Here are the steps to submit an application for the reimbursement of booth rental fees in public markets in Vallée-de-l’Or:
  • Step 1: Verify Eligibility
  • Ensure your business is either an agricultural or biofood enterprise located in the MRC de la Vallée-de-l’Or or an agricultural enterprise from Abitibi-Témiscamingue.
  • Confirm registration with the Québec Business Registry as this is required for eligibility.
  • Step 2: Complete the Eligibility Verification Form
  • Fill out the eligibility verification form provided by the MRC de La Vallée-de-l’Or.
  • Provide required information including business name, Quebec Enterprise Number (NEQ), owner's name, contact information, products offered, market presence dates, and estimated booth rental costs.
  • Step 3: Submit the Eligibility Verification Form
  • Submit the completed form to the MRC de La Vallée-de-l’Or to determine eligibility.
  • Step 4: Post-Season Claim Submission
  • After the summer season ends, submit the claim form (when available) alongside invoices and proof of payments for booth rentals.
  • Send all documents via email to M. Mohamed Aziz Gharbi at mohamedazizgharbi@mrcvo.qc.ca.
  • Step 5: Confirmation and Reimbursement
  • The MRC will verify your attendance with market managers before processing payments.
  • Receive reimbursement via bank transfer, covering 100% of eligible expenses excluding taxes.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
  • The rental reimbursement is processed in one installment after the summer season.
  • Claim forms along with invoices and proof of payment must be emailed for reimbursement.
  • Attendance validation at public markets will be conducted with market managers before payment is released.
  • The reimbursement excludes taxes from the rental costs.

grant_single_labels|contact

mohamedazizgharbi@mrcvo.qc.ca
8198257733

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