MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Reimbursement – Public Market Booth Rental Fees
Val-d’Or, QC, Canada
Funding for booth rental at Vallée-de-l'Or public markets
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- grant_single|closingDateAugust 31, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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- MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or
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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.
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This grant facilitates the reimbursement of booth rental costs for agricultural and biofood businesses in the public markets of the Vallée-de-l'Or region. It aims to bolster the participation of food businesses in local public markets, thereby enhancing market presence and economic activity.
- Reimbursement of booth rental costs for agricultural businesses at Malartic public market.
- Reimbursement of booth rental costs for agricultural businesses at Senneterre public market.
- Reimbursement of booth rental costs for agricultural businesses at Val-d'Or public market.
- Reimbursement of booth rental costs for biofood businesses at Malartic public market.
- Reimbursement of booth rental costs for biofood businesses at Senneterre public market.
- Reimbursement of booth rental costs for biofood businesses at Val-d'Or public market.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This grant is aimed at encouraging the presence of agricultural businesses at public markets within the Vallée-de-l’Or. Eligible locations are specified to align with regional agricultural development goals.
- Businesses located in the MRC de La Vallée-de-l’Or.
- Companies based in Abitibi-Témiscamingue.
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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.
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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.
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mohamedazizgharbi@mrcvo.qc.ca
8198257733
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Support for Local Farmers and Food Entrepreneurs
This grant reimburses the cost of kiosk rentals for agricultural and bio-food businesses in the Vallée-de-l’Or, encouraging local producers to participate in public markets. It aims to enhance the visibility and opportunity for food enterprises to engage with the community.
Detailed Overview of the Kiosk Rental Reimbursement Grant
The MRC de La Vallée-de-l’Or has initiated a grant to support the agricultural and bio-food sectors within its jurisdiction, encompassing the markets in Malartic, Senneterre, and Val-d’Or. This funding is vital for promoting the local economy by encouraging more enterprises to showcase their products in public markets. The grant acknowledges the significant role that public markets play in community engagement and local commerce and seeks to lower the barriers to entry for regional producers.
By reimbursing 100% of the eligible kiosk rental costs—excluding taxes—for businesses located within the MRC de la Vallée-de-l’Or and the larger Abitibi-Témiscamingue region, the grant provides considerable financial relief. This move is designed not just to bolster existing market presence but to incentivize new businesses to explore market participation. It recognizes that farmers and food businesses face unique economic challenges and thus redirects public resources to alleviate these through direct financial support.
To qualify for this reimbursement, businesses must be registered with the Quebec Enterprise Registrar, indicating a significant level of business legitimacy and commitment. Agricultural enterprises must be recognized producers by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Quebec (MAPAQ) who engage in selling human-consumable goods. Meanwhile, bio-food enterprises include those involved in a broad spectrum of food production and transformation activities, although those operating in tobacco and food wholesale and retail are excluded.
The application process is straightforward yet meticulously ensures that only eligible businesses benefit. Applicants must fill out a form verifying their eligibility, including providing necessary details such as the expected presence at the identified markets and estimated rental costs. After attending the public markets, businesses are required to submit a claim form along with invoices and proof of payment. Following a validation process with market managers, the MRC disburses the reimbursement via bank transfer at the end of the summer season.
This initiative not only supports direct economic activities but also stimulates local culture and community interaction. By having a wide variety of local products available in public markets, the grant promotes a more vibrant local food scene—one where consumers can access fresh and diverse offerings directly from producers. This democratisation of access positively impacts dietary habits, consumer awareness, and overall community health.
In essence, the grant reflects a strategic public investment in the agricultural and bio-food sectors. It seeks to fortify ties between rural production centers and urban consumers, thereby enhancing sustainable economic networks. The program underlines the importance of supporting regional enterprises and acknowledges their contribution to local economies while also encouraging their growth and market competitiveness.
