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Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Quebec - Canada
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Source verified August 5, 2026

Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1

Supports regional priorities and territorial vitality
Offered by
Government of Québec
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Any organization may apply under the Sous-volet Priorités régionales, subject to the stated exclusions.

See full eligibility

Overview

Fonds régions et ruralité, Volet 1 – Rayonnement régional, Sous-volet Priorités régionales supports organizations in Quebec, except in Montréal and Capitale-Nationale, to advance regional priorities and address situations conjoncturelles affecting regional vitality. Eligible initiatives include implementing regional priorities, responding to regional challenges, and using innovative territorial approaches.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop an online presence
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Access new markets
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 100,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Non-financial cooperative
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

  • Projects that implement a regional priority identified in the SGAOVT and contribute to the associated target.
  • Projects that provide a solution to a situation conjoncturelle affecting the vitality of the region.
  • Territorially scoped initiatives that generate positive impacts on a significant part of the region or, when allowed by the call, form part of a set of local projects pursuing a common objective.

Documents Needed

  • A resolution approving the project and authorizing a person to submit the application and sign related documents, where applicable.
  • The organization’s most recent financial statements and annual reports, except for municipal bodies and Indigenous communities.
  • The organization’s by-laws and letters patent, if applicable.
  • A detailed forecast of project costs and financing, including cost estimates or quotes where applicable.
  • Where applicable, partner commitment or intent letters, confirmations of other financial assistance, and any other document supporting the assessment of the project.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Any organization may apply under the Sous-volet Priorités régionales, subject to the stated exclusions.
  • An establishment covered by article 79 of the Loi sur les services de santé et les services sociaux or an educational institution is eligible if the project is carried out in a municipality with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants and the whole community can benefit.

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit businesses in the financial sector, including financial cooperatives and financial planners.
  • Insurance brokerage and real estate brokerage businesses.
  • Establishments covered by article 79 of the Loi sur les services de santé et les services sociaux, hospital foundations, and health cooperatives, unless the stated municipal exception applies.
  • Educational institutions, unless the stated municipal exception applies, and individuals not operating a business.
  • Non-profit organizations whose activities do not resemble community action.

Eligible expenses

  • Direct project costs, including salaries, employee benefits, rent, travel expenses, data acquisition, materials and equipment excluding rolling equipment, and reporting.
  • Costs for plans and studies, including business plans, market analyses, technical and financial feasibility studies, concept development, activity programming, and sectoral tools or indicators.
  • Construction, development, completion, or implementation costs for the project.
  • Costs for planning and concertation initiatives involving regional stakeholders, including salaries, benefits, professional fees, and contracted services for regional diagnostics, planning, and coordination.
  • Administrative expenses set out in Annex A, up to 5% of eligible expenses.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Projects with local scope that are not linked to other projects pursuing the same objective within the same call for projects.
  • Projects intended to support salaries or permanent charges required for the organization’s normal operations, as well as recurrent operating expenses and costs not directly related to the project.
  • Projects related to relocating businesses from another Quebec administrative region, projects associated with a place of worship unless they serve a non-religious purpose, and projects that conflict with a government policy or approved measure or could duplicate funding with another government program.
  • Costs incurred before the application date, costs related to projects already completed, decontamination costs, and construction, renovation, or conversion costs for housing units.
  • Operating deficits, loan repayment, working capital refinancing, support for the regional project selection committee’s work, government administration costs, activities governed by Quebec government budget rules, the refundable portion of taxes, interest, loans, loan guarantees, equity participation, lobbying activities, and legal fees related to civil or criminal accusations involving the personal liability of directors or staff.

Eligible geographic areas

  • All administrative regions of Quebec except Montréal and Capitale-Nationale

Selection criteria

  • Relevance to the issue and objectives in the call for projects, or direct alignment with the regional priority implementation approach and target.
  • Structuring impacts, including growth potential, job creation, removal of development obstacles, and durable collaboration among stakeholders.
  • Regional mobilization and cohesion through strong collective involvement and active engagement from municipalities, the population, and organizations in the territory.
  • Innovation or regional differentiation through new ways of doing things, stronger territorial identity, and greater attractiveness.
  • Applicant capacity, financing quality, and sustainability, including the ability to deliver the project, a realistic and detailed financing plan, and sustainable development practices.

How to apply

  • Submit the application in response to a regional call for projects launched by the Ministry.
  • Present the application on the website of the Government Portal for Municipal and Regional Affairs.
  • Complete the application form in French and attach all required documents.
  • Provide a clear description of the project demonstrating its contribution to the objectives of the call for projects, its territorial scope, as well as the general target and the specific targets.
  • Attach a financing plan, including confirmation letters for other financial assistance where applicable, as well as a realistic timeline.

Processing and Agreement

  • The ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation verifies compliance with the call for projects and checks the eligibility of the applicant and the project, taking into account sectoral opinions from the relevant ministries and government bodies.
  • If the application is not eligible, a letter is sent to the applicant and the file is closed.
  • Complete applications from eligible applicants are analyzed against the program’s selection criteria.
  • After analysis, the comité régional de sélection de projets prioritizes the projects to be recommended to the minister.
  • The minister sends an official decision letter. If the project is selected, the applicant signs a grant agreement setting the project conditions and payment terms and must provide the information needed to assess results.

Additional information

  • A project’s admissibility does not guarantee that funding will be awarded.
  • Eligible applicants that are not already subject to Quebec contract awarding rules must award any construction contract required for the project to the lowest compliant bidder. For a contract valued from $50,000 to $133,800 inclusively, a written invitation must be sent to at least two suppliers; for a contract valued at $133,800 or more, a public call for tenders is required.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 Program

What is the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1?

Fonds régions et ruralité, Volet 1 – Rayonnement régional, Sous-volet Priorités régionales supports organizations in Quebec, except in Montréal and Capitale-Nationale, to advance regional priorities and address situations conjoncturelles affecting regional vitality. Eligible initiatives include implementing regional priorities, responding to regional challenges, and using innovative territorial approaches.

Who is eligible for the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 program?

To be eligible for the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 program, you must: The applicant must be a natural or legal person that resides and carries on activities in Quebec, in the administrative region covered by the application. The project must implement a regional priority under the SGAOVT or address a situation conjoncturelle affecting regional vitality. The project must have territorial scope and be carried out in the administrative region where funding is requested.

What expenses are eligible under Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1?

Projects that implement a regional priority identified in the SGAOVT and contribute to the associated target. Projects that provide a solution to a situation conjoncturelle affecting the vitality of the region. Territorially scoped initiatives that generate positive impacts on a significant part of the region or, when allowed by the call, form part of a set of local projects pursuing a common objective.

Where is the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 available?

The Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1?

Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 is funded by Government of Québec