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MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund
Support for innovative acériculture projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 218,798
Timeline
- Open Date : November 24, 2021
- Closing date : December 31, 2024
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports innovative projects that strengthen the MRC of Témiscouata’s acériculture sector. It funds projects related to training, productivity, market development, environmental improvement, and value-added processing.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 218,798 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : November 24, 2021
- Closing date : December 31, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Témiscouata
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training and skills development in acériculture and management.
- Woodlot and maple grove development and improvement.
- Technology access and productivity improvement projects.
- New market development and marketing for maple products.
- Value-added processing and innovative product development.
Documents Needed
- Financial documents to assess the organization’s financial situation.
- Supporting documents showing how the financial aid was used.
- Accountability documents for project completion and reporting.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private companies
- Social economy enterprises
- Municipalities and municipal organizations
- Non-profits and cooperatives
- Organizations in education, culture, tourism, environment, or heritage
Who is not eligible
- Financial sector companies
- Financial cooperatives
- Government administration bodies, except education network organizations
- Businesses listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts
Eligible expenses
- Employee, intern, and related staff wages and social benefits for project work.
- Professional fees.
- Capital expenses for land, buildings, equipment, machinery, vehicles, and incorporation costs.
- Technology, software, and patent acquisition.
- Working capital for the first year, non-recoverable taxes, and other project-related costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating deficits, debt repayment, and working capital replenishment.
- Expenses incurred before the agreement is signed.
- Costs already paid by the Government of Quebec for the same project.
- Projects already completed or expenses not directly related to the project.
- Loans, loan guarantees, equity investments, and refundable taxes.
Eligible geographic areas
- Témiscouata Regional County Municipality
- Organizations covering all or part of the Témiscouata territory
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first submitted to the MRC’s development department for eligibility review and analysis.
- The development department prepares recommendations for the MRC investment committee.
- The investment committee meets monthly, except in August, to evaluate and recommend projects for funding.
- Projects are then presented to the MRC for final consideration within the fund process.
Additional information
- Funding is non-repayable and non-recurring.
- Applications are accepted on a continuous basis, subject to budget availability.
- Projects must align with the MRC’s development plans and priority axes.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund. 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 MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund?
This program supports innovative projects that strengthen the MRC of Témiscouata’s acériculture sector. It funds projects related to training, productivity, market development, environmental improvement, and value-added processing.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $218,798 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 31, 2024.
Who is eligible for the MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund program?
To be eligible for the MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund program, you must:
Project aligned with development axes
Time-limited, non-recurring project
Acériculture-related project
What expenses are eligible under MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund?
Training and skills development in acériculture and management.
Woodlot and maple grove development and improvement.
Technology access and productivity improvement projects.
New market development and marketing for maple products.
Value-added processing and innovative product development.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund?
You can contact MRC Témiscouata by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund available?
The MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.