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Structuring Projects Support Fund – MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Funding for structuring projects in La Côte-de-Gaspé
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Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides non-repayable funding for structuring projects in the MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé, with a maximum of $50,000 under the main project support stream. It supports community development, equipment and infrastructure upgrades, and related project expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- La Côte-de-Gaspé
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- 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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Community development projects
- Maintenance and modernization of equipment and infrastructure
- Regional projects with significant local impact
- Strategic planning, governance coaching, and organizational diagnostics
- Preliminary studies and analyses related to eligible projects
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Required supporting documents
- Confirmation of financing partners
Sources and recorded changes
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit incorporated organizations
- Non-financial cooperatives
- Indigenous band councils in the territory
- Social economy enterprises
- Educational institutions
Who is not eligible
- Applicants whose main office is outside the MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé, for the main project support stream
- Municipal infrastructure projects for water, sewer, roads, fire services, solid waste, civil security, or administration
- Projects already eligible under another MRC fund, for the contingency fund
Eligible expenses
- Land, building, equipment, machinery, tools, furniture, and vehicles
- Professional fees such as consultants, engineers, architects, lawyers, and notaries
- Project-specific wages and social charges
- Technology, software, and patents needed for the project
- Working capital for the first year of operation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the application is submitted
- Regular operating expenses such as rent, subscriptions, dues, and regular staff salaries
- Recoverable tax amounts
- Routine maintenance or excluded municipal infrastructure services
- Travel and banking fees for regional or contingency support streams
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the MRC’s orientations, priorities, and action plan.
- Contribution to quality of life and long-term community benefits.
- Impact on at least two of the following: living environment, economic level, or social/cultural environment.
- Potential to create or maintain sustainable jobs and lasting benefits.
- Fit with the target market without creating unfair or excessive competition in the territory.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact a territorial development advisor
- Inform the MRC of your intention to submit a funding request.
- Work with the advisor to prepare the application file.
- Step 2: Complete the application package
- Fill out the application form available on the MRC website.
- Sign the form and gather the required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit the application to the MRC
- Send the completed form and documents to the MRC.
- Ensure the file is complete before it is analyzed.
- Step 4: Review and decision process
- The file is analyzed and presented to the MRC council.
- The council makes the final decision during a meeting.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a territorial development advisor before being presented to the MRC council.
- The MRC council makes the funding decision at a meeting.
- Approved projects require a signed agreement or letter setting out the terms.
- Payments are made according to the agreement or letter and supporting documents.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- The MRC may make exceptions to the policy in specific cases.
- Funding is paid through a non-repayable grant.
- A funding agreement is required for approved projects.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Structuring Projects Support Fund – MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé Program
What is the Structuring Projects Support Fund – MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé?
This program provides non-repayable funding for structuring projects in the MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé, with a maximum of $50,000 under the main project support stream. It supports community development, equipment and infrastructure upgrades, and related project expenses.
How much funding can be received?
Structuring Projects Support Fund – MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Structuring Projects Support Fund – MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé program?
To be eligible for the Structuring Projects Support Fund – MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé program, you must:
Main office in MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Project improves community quality of life
Project has long-term impact
What expenses are eligible under Structuring Projects Support Fund – MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé?
Land, building, equipment, machinery, tools, furniture, and vehicles
Professional fees such as consultants, engineers, architects, lawyers, and notaries
Project-specific wages and social charges
Technology, software, and patents needed for the project
Working capital for the first year of operation
Who can I contact for more information about the Structuring Projects Support Fund – MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé?
You can contact MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé.
Where is the Structuring Projects Support Fund – MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé available?
The Structuring Projects Support Fund – MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé program is available Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.