Suspended
RCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects
Supports innovative digital projects strengthening local territorial identity
Last Update: May 22, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is suspended
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
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
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is suspended
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
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).
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the RCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the RCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the RCM de la Mitis — Component 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 RCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects program?
To be eligible for the RCM de la Mitis — Component 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 RCM de la Mitis — Component 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 RCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects?
You can contact La Mitis RCM or by phone at 4187758445.
Where is the RCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects available?
The RCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
Is the RCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
RCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the RCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects?
RCM de la Mitis — Component 3 : “Signature Innovation” Projects is funded by La Mitis RCM