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Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) – Territory Development Fund Support Policy
Funding for territorial development and community vitalization
Last Update: May 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 250,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports territorial development and vitalization projects in the MRC des Etchemins. It funds initiatives such as economic vitality, cultural development, social development, environmental protection, housing, local services, and community life improvements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Territorial development projects aligned with MRC priorities
- Vitalization projects improving community living conditions
- Initiatives supporting local services, culture, social development, housing, and environmental protection
- Projects that maintain or create jobs and strengthen local economic activity
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Completed Excel budget forecast
- Board or municipal council resolution naming the project and representative
- Municipal support letter
- Letters patent, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local municipalities
- MRCs and other municipal organizations
- Indigenous communities
- Non-profit organizations and cooperatives
- For-profit businesses with a Quebec business number
Who is not eligible
- Government ministries, Crown corporations, and government-controlled entities
- Financial-sector businesses, including financial cooperatives and insurance or real-estate brokers
- Private or public health clinics and hospital foundations
- Educational institutions and their associated organizations
- Applicants in bankruptcy or listed in the public contracts register for ineligible enterprises
Eligible expenses
- Project-related salaries, benefits, rent, travel, data, materials, and equipment
- Studies, plans, and professional services for business plans, feasibility, market analysis, and concept development
- Construction, setup, and development costs linked to the project
- Planning and consultation costs with regional stakeholders
- Administrative costs up to 5% of eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the application is received
- Projects already completed
- Bursaries, prizes, contests, loans, loan guarantees, and equity investments
- Operating deficits, interest charges, debt repayment, and working capital replenishment
- Projects related to retail trade, restaurants, places of worship, or regular operations
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC des Etchemins
- Municipalities within the MRC des Etchemins
- For Volet 3, municipalities in the fourth or fifth quintile of the economic vitality index
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a committee.
- The committee makes recommendations to the MRC Council on approval, refusal, funding amount, and conditions.
- Selected projects must comply with the funding agreement and visibility requirements.
- The MRC may stop the agreement and request repayment if obligations are not respected.
Additional information
- Projects must be carried out in the MRC des Etchemins.
- Selected projects are reviewed by a committee and must meet the required score.
- The program is delivered through targeted calls for projects.
- Applicants must follow the visibility and reporting requirements set by the MRC.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) – Territory Development Fund Support Policy Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) – Territory Development Fund Support Policy. 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 Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) – Territory Development Fund Support Policy?
This program supports territorial development and vitalization projects in the MRC des Etchemins. It funds initiatives such as economic vitality, cultural development, social development, environmental protection, housing, local services, and community life improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) – Territory Development Fund Support Policy Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) – Territory Development Fund Support Policy program?
To be eligible for the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) – Territory Development Fund Support Policy program, you must:
Project aligned with MRC priorities
Project in MRC des Etchemins
Limited-time, non-recurring initiative
What expenses are eligible under Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) – Territory Development Fund Support Policy?
Territorial development projects aligned with MRC priorities
Vitalization projects improving community living conditions
Initiatives supporting local services, culture, social development, housing, and environmental protection
Projects that maintain or create jobs and strengthen local economic activity
Who can I contact for more information about the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) – Territory Development Fund Support Policy?
You can contact MRC des Etchemins by email at developpement@mrcetchemins.qc.ca or by phone at 418-625-9000.
Where is the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) – Territory Development Fund Support Policy available?
The Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) – Territory Development Fund Support Policy program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.
Is the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) – Territory Development Fund Support Policy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) – Territory Development Fund Support Policy is a Grant and Funding