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MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Projects
Supports innovative digital projects strengthening local territorial identity
Offered by
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Non-profit organizations and non-financial cooperatives for eligible community or territorial digital projects.
See full eligibility
Overview
The FRR Stream 3 Signature innovation project for the MRC de La Mitis, known as “La Mitis à l’ère du numérique”, supported digital transformation initiatives such as collaborative spaces, a virtual community, digital training and municipal digital transition. The public MRC page now identifies the FRR as running until December 2025, so no active 2026 intake should be assumed without confirmation from the MRC.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- La Mitis
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation and development of collaborative workspaces (MitisLab) equipped with technology and accessible for remote work.
- Establishment and facilitation of a virtual community (digital platform and social media) to highlight innovation in the region (MitisLab).
- Organization of a promotional tour for entrepreneurship and the digital shift, including an Entrepreneurship Summit in 2025 (Tour and summit The Shift).
- Deployment of training and digital adoption programs for businesses and organizations (needs analysis, diagnosis, and support).
- Digital transition projects for public administrations (MRCs and municipalities): analysis/diagnosis, planning, and implementation of a more integrated service offering focused on data management.
Documents Needed
- Project description and objectives.
- Annual action plan and budget, where required.
- Partner, governance and implementation information.
- Action report and financial report for reporting and final payment.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations and non-financial cooperatives for eligible community or territorial digital projects.
- The MRC de La Mitis and La Mitis municipalities for municipal digital transition projects.
- Projects must align with the Signature innovation theme “La Mitis à l’ère du numérique”.
Who is not eligible
- Private businesses in the financial sector.
- Financial cooperatives (credit unions and similar).
- Organizations listed in Quebec’s Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts (RENA).
- Otherwise eligible organizations involved in a legal dispute with the Government of Québec, or in default of obligations under a law/regulation/agreement administered by the Minister (may be refused).
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de La Mitis (Québec).
Selection criteria
- Concordance of the proposed actions with the "Innovation Signature" project of the MRC of La Mitis.
- Quality of the financing plan (realism of costs, contributions from partners and applicable government programs, confirmation of contributions).
- Quality of the implementation plan (compelling links between steps, activities, resources, and targets).
- Quality of the governance structure (clear roles and relationships between partners, established decision-making processes, expertise of the project team).
How to apply
- Step 1: Before preparing a file, confirm with the MRC whether the Signature innovation stream is still accepting projects.
- Step 2: If an intake is confirmed, validate the project with the MRC and confirm alignment with “La Mitis à l’ère du numérique”.
- Step 3: Prepare the project description, action plan, budget, partners and governance information requested by the MRC.
- Step 4: Submit the complete file to the MRC according to the confirmed process and deadlines.
- Step 5: If approved, follow the agreement, annual action-plan and reporting requirements.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed by the MRC of La Mitis and its steering committee before being recommended to the MRC Council.
- Projects selected receive a confirmation of the funding commitment.
- Projects not selected are informed in writing.
- An annual action plan, an activity report, and a financial report must be submitted for the June recommendation process.
Additional information
- The public MRC page identifies the FRR as running until December 2025.
- No current 2026 call for Signature innovation is confirmed publicly.
- Application details should be confirmed directly with the MRC before presenting this as an active opportunity.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 1Supports regional projects in La Mitis
- MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 4: Support for Revitalization and Intermunicipal CooperationFunding for revitalization and intermunicipal projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Projects Program
What is the MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Projects?
The FRR Stream 3 Signature innovation project for the MRC de La Mitis, known as “La Mitis à l’ère du numérique”, supported digital transformation initiatives such as collaborative spaces, a virtual community, digital training and municipal digital transition. The public MRC page now identifies the FRR as running until December 2025, so no active 2026 intake should be assumed without confirmation from the MRC.
Who is eligible for the MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Projects program?
To be eligible for the MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Projects program, you must:
Be a non-profit organization (NPO) or a non-financial cooperative (depending on the project).
Project in accordance with "La Mitis in the Digital Age" (Innovation Signature).
For Project 3: MRC of La Mitis or municipality of La Mitis.
What expenses are eligible under MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Projects?
Creation and development of collaborative workspaces (MitisLab) equipped with technology and accessible for remote work.
Establishment and facilitation of a virtual community (digital platform and social media) to highlight innovation in the region (MitisLab).
Organization of a promotional tour for entrepreneurship and the digital shift, including an Entrepreneurship Summit in 2025 (Tour and summit The Shift).
Deployment of training and digital adoption programs for businesses and organizations (needs analysis, diagnosis, and support).
Digital transition projects for public administrations (MRCs and municipalities): analysis/diagnosis, planning, and implementation of a more integrated service offering focused on data management.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Projects?
You can contact La Mitis RCM or by phone at 4187758445.
Where is the MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Projects available?
The MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Projects program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
Is the MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Projects is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Projects?
MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Projects is funded by La Mitis RCM