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RCM de la Mitis — Fonds « Développement La Mitis »
Funding for structured municipal and intermunicipal development projects
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The RCM de la Mitis “Développement La Mitis” fund redistributes wind-energy royalties to support structuring local and regional projects, through the PM 150 stream (municipal projects or projects led by organizations mandated by a municipality) and the Regional Fund stream (projects led by a group of municipalities or mandated organizations). The maximum funding amount is not specified in the available information.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- La Mitis
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
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
- Structuring projects in the La Mitis region led by a municipality or an organization formally mandated by a municipality (PM 150 stream).
- Structuring projects in the La Mitis region led by a group of municipalities or an organization formally mandated by a municipality (Regional Fund stream).
Documents Needed
- Project description
- Objectives targeted by the project
- Document explaining how the project aligns with the strategic planning guidelines 2017-2030
- Financial arrangement clearly detailing the contribution of each partner involved
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities.
- Legally constituted non-profit organizations (NPOs).
- Public administrations (municipal or supramunicipal level).
- Solidarity cooperatives.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit private enterprises (the fund targets municipalities, public administrations, non-profit organizations, and, for the regional component, solidarity cooperatives).
- Charitable projects/activities (not eligible for the "Regional Fund" component).
- Religious projects/activities (not eligible for the "Regional Fund" component).
- Locally focused projects (not eligible for the "Regional Fund" component).
- Organizations seeking funding for operating costs, debt service, upcoming loan repayments, or completed projects (not eligible for the "Regional Fund" component).
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees (consultants, experts).
- Salaries and social/security benefits for personnel assigned to the project.
- Costs directly related to the execution of the project.
- Investment expenses: land, buildings, equipment, machinery, rolling stock, incorporation costs (related to the project).
- Acquisition of technologies: software/applications, patents (related to the project).
- Administrative costs, up to 10% of the total project cost.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Basic operating expenses of a municipality or its municipal services.
- Reduction of municipal taxes.
- Project of local scope.
- Activities of a charitable or religious nature.
- Expenses incurred before the official receipt of the aid request.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de La Mitis (Quebec).
Processing and Agreement
- Reception of the request by the MRC (projects received continuously).
- Analysis and recommendation by the administrative committee of the Council of Mayors (aspect "Regional Fund").
- Final decision of the Council of Mayors by resolution (ratifies the committee's recommendation).
- In case of acceptance, signing of a memorandum of understanding between the MRC and the promoter (payment conditions and obligations of the parties).
Additional information
- The fund is financed by royalties received from wind farms located in the MRC de La Mitis territory.
- The fund is governed by an Investment Policy (“Politique d’investissement – Développement La Mitis”), available as a PDF.
- The investment policy includes two components: “PM 150” and a “Regional Fund” stream.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the RCM de la Mitis — Fonds « Développement La Mitis » Program
What is the RCM de la Mitis — Fonds « Développement La Mitis »?
The RCM de la Mitis “Développement La Mitis” fund redistributes wind-energy royalties to support structuring local and regional projects, through the PM 150 stream (municipal projects or projects led by organizations mandated by a municipality) and the Regional Fund stream (projects led by a group of municipalities or mandated organizations). The maximum funding amount is not specified in the available information.
Who is eligible for the RCM de la Mitis — Fonds « Développement La Mitis » program?
To be eligible for the RCM de la Mitis — Fonds « Développement La Mitis » program, you must:
Projects must be initiated by a municipality.
Or initiated by an organization duly mandated by a municipality.
Regional stream: initiated by a group of municipalities (or mandated organization).
What expenses are eligible under RCM de la Mitis — Fonds « Développement La Mitis »?
Structuring projects in the La Mitis region led by a municipality or an organization formally mandated by a municipality (PM 150 stream).
Structuring projects in the La Mitis region led by a group of municipalities or an organization formally mandated by a municipality (Regional Fund stream).
Who can I contact for more information about the RCM de la Mitis — Fonds « Développement La Mitis »?
You can contact La Mitis RCM by email at mrcmitis@mitis.qc.ca or by phone at 4187758445.
Where is the RCM de la Mitis — Fonds « Développement La Mitis » available?
The RCM de la Mitis — Fonds « Développement La Mitis » program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the RCM de la Mitis — Fonds « Développement La Mitis » a grant, loan, or tax credit?
RCM de la Mitis — Fonds « Développement La Mitis » is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the RCM de la Mitis — Fonds « Développement La Mitis »?
RCM de la Mitis — Fonds « Développement La Mitis » is funded by La Mitis RCM