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MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization - Quebec - Canada
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MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization

Funding for local vitalization projects
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO)
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada

Overview

This program supports vitalization projects in the MRC de la Vallée-de-l’Or. It funds initiatives that improve local services, infrastructure, economic development, quality of life, and sustainable development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • La Vallée-de-l’Or
  • Abitibi-Témiscamingue
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Non-financial cooperative
  • Social economy enterprise
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Employment and Training
Target groups
  • General public
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
  • Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
  • Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
  • Fee-for-service model
Scope
  • Local
  • Municipal
  • Regional

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Economic diversification and entrepreneurship initiatives
  • Projects that improve local infrastructure, services, or community facilities
  • Environmental and sustainable development initiatives

Documents Needed

  • Application form
  • Supporting documents for accountability and justification of expenses
  • Final report

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Municipal organizations and Indigenous communities
  • Private companies and social economy enterprises
  • Cooperatives
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Education network organizations and legal entities planning to start a business

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts
  • Private financial sector companies
  • Financial-sector cooperatives

Eligible expenses

  • Project-specific wages and related employer contributions
  • Professional fees
  • Land, building, and equipment purchases or construction
  • Renovation, fit-out, and infrastructure improvements
  • Technology, software, patents, and first-year working capital

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Operating deficits, loan repayment, and working capital replenishment
  • Expenses incurred before the agreement is signed
  • Projects already completed or already funded by the Government of Quebec
  • Loans, loan guarantees, equity investments, and refundable tax portions
  • Recurring operating costs and fundraising activities

Eligible geographic areas

  • Belcourt
  • Kitcisakik
  • Lac-Simon
  • Other locations in the MRC de la Vallée-de-l’Or, when the project benefits at least one Q5 municipality

Processing and Agreement

  • Submit the application to the MRC.
  • Eligibility is reviewed by the local development coordinator.
  • Projects are analyzed by the coordinator and the vitalization committee.
  • The committee makes a recommendation to the mayors’ council for approval by resolution.
  • If approved, a funding agreement is signed before payments begin.
  • The project is monitored, then a final report and supporting documents are submitted before the last payment.

Additional information

  • The program may complement other funding sources, provided maximum aid limits are respected.
  • Projects must be completed and supporting documents submitted by September 30, 2025.
  • Funding is paid in instalments, with a final payment after approval of the final accountability report.
  • The MRC may update the funding framework during the agreement period.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization Program

What is the MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization?

This program supports vitalization projects in the MRC de la Vallée-de-l’Or. It funds initiatives that improve local services, infrastructure, economic development, quality of life, and sustainable development.

How much funding can be received?

MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization program?

To be eligible for the MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization program, you must: Project aligned with vitalization axes Time-limited, non-recurring project Eligible organization type

What expenses are eligible under MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization?

Economic diversification and entrepreneurship initiatives Projects that improve local infrastructure, services, or community facilities Environmental and sustainable development initiatives

Who can I contact for more information about the MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization?

You can contact MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO).

Where is the MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization available?

The MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization program is available Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec.

Is the MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization is a Grant and Funding