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RCM de la Mitis — Fonds « Développement La Mitis »
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Funding for structured municipal and intermunicipal development projects
Grant and Funding
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Increasing community impact
- Strengthening governance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- 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
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).
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 235,000
Design and install modular trail hubs connecting villages and attractions
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
- The applicant must be a municipality in the MRC of La Mitis or an organization duly authorized/mandated by a municipality (PM 150 component).
- The applicant can be a legally constituted NPO (PM 150 component and Regional Fund), a public administration (municipal or supramunicipal), or a solidarity cooperative (Regional Fund).
- The project must contribute to the development of La Mitis and the improvement of living environments (social, cultural, environmental, agri-food, tourism, or economic).
- The project must align with at least one of the orientations of the 2017-2030 territorial strategic planning.
- For the Regional Fund, the project must have economic and/or social impacts on the territory of the MRC (at least 4 municipalities) and be supported by at least 4 municipalities or by the MRC.
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).
Selection criteria
- Social and economic impacts of the project (e.g. job creation, citizen participation, strengthening of existing services, ownership by citizens, capacity building).
- Presence of clearly identified communication activities related to the event (before, during, and after).
- Financial considerations, including efforts made to secure funding other than MRC funds.
How to apply
1
Check eligibility and alignment
- Confirm that the project is supported or initiated by a municipality (PM 150) or has MRC-wide reach with support from at least 4 municipalities (Regional Fund)
- Ensure the project aligns with at least one 2017-2030 strategic planning orientation
2
Select the appropriate stream
- Choose PM 150 for projects led by a municipality or an organization authorized by a municipality
- Choose the Regional Fund for projects led by a group of municipalities or an organization with MRC-wide reach
3
Draft the project description
- Write a project description and the objectives
- Explain how the project meets the 2017-2030 strategic planning orientations
4
Prepare the budget and financing
- Build a financial plan showing the contributions of all partners approached
- Verify that expenses are eligible and not incurred before the official request is received
5
Submit the funding request
- For PM 150: submit the request through the municipality to the Council of Mayors for approval by resolution
- For the Regional Fund: submit the request so it can be reviewed by the administrative committee before being adopted by resolution
6
Await the decision
- Wait for analysis and recommendation (Regional Fund) and for approval by resolution
- Respond if additional information is requested during the review
7
Sign agreement and implement
- If approved (Regional Fund), sign a protocol agreement with the MRC defining payment conditions and obligations
- Proceed with the project according to the agreed terms
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
mrcmitis@mitis.qc.ca
4187758445
