How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1000000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 1 - Regional outreach support?

Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 1 - Regional outreach support is funded by Ville de La Tuque

What are Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 1 - Regional outreach support's eligibility criterias?

All applicants are eligible for financial aid, except private financial sector and financial cooperative companies. Organizations listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts are not eligible. Applications may be refused if the organization is involved in litigation with the Government of Quebec or is in default of legal obligations.

Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 1 - Regional outreach support

Last Update: January 24, 2025

QC, Canada

FRR supports regional projects enhancing Quebec territory vitality

Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 1 - Regional outreach support at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $1,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

Ville de La Tuque

Status

Open

Overview of the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 1 - Regional outreach support program

The "Fonds régions et ruralité" (FRR) seeks to support high-impact regional initiatives with up to $1M per year for a maximum of $3M over five years, focusing on projects that enhance regional attractiveness or business development. Eligible activities include operational costs directly related to the project, planning and study expenses, construction, and project implementation costs.

Eligible projects & activities

This grant encourages projects that enhance regional vitality and contribute to local economic development. Eligible activities include non-recurring initiatives that boost regional attractiveness or enterprise growth, as well as development agreements under municipal competency laws.

Development of projects that enhance the appeal of living environments.
Initiatives aimed at supporting business development in the region.
Sectoral development agreements between regional county municipalities and government bodies.

Eligibility criteria of the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 1 - Regional outreach support program

The eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and the project's alignment with regional priorities.

The applicant must not be a private entity in the financial sector or a financial cooperative.
Applicants registered in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts are not eligible.
The applicant must not be involved in litigation with the Government of Quebec or in default of fulfilling legal obligations.

Who is eligible?

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Who is not eligible

Eligibility for this grant is restricted to exclude certain companies and organizations based on their sector and legal status. These restrictions help direct funding to initiatives that align with the grant's territorial and economic development goals.

Private companies in the financial sector.
Financial cooperatives.
Organizations listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
Organizations involved in litigation with the Government of Quebec.
Organizations failing to meet legal obligations.
Businesses relocating from other administrative regions of Quebec.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers specific expenses directly linked to the execution and completion of the project.

Operating expenses directly related to project realization, including salaries and rents.
Purchase of material and equipment necessary for the project.
Costs associated with the reporting of project outcomes (e.g., financial reporting).
Expenses for the development of plans and studies, including business plan creation and feasibility analysis.
Construction, modification, implementation, or execution costs linked to the project.
Accounting fees related to preparing the final report.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available for projects conducted within specific geographical areas in Quebec, excluding certain regions. The eligible locations align with the objectives of regional outreach and development.

Projects in any administrative region of Quebec, except Montreal and the Capitale-Nationale.
Projects must produce impacts in more than one Regional County Municipality (MRC) or equivalent.
In Nord-du-Québec and Îles-de-la-Madeleine, projects must impact multiple communities or localities.

Eligibility criteria of the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 1 - Regional outreach support program

The evaluation and selection of projects under the FRR program are based on specific criteria to ensure they contribute to the desired regional impact and align with program objectives.

Concordance with a regional priority and, if applicable, a privileged action, which increases the likelihood of selection.
Extent of regional impact, determined by the number of territories that benefit from the project and the significance of those benefits to users, clients, or employees.
Economic impact, particularly in terms of jobs created during and after the project.
Relevance of the requested contribution in relation to the extent of the regional impact.
Importance of the requested contribution in relation to contributions from other stakeholders, including the beneficiary.
Structural aspect of the project, such as its potential for significant growth, removal of development obstacles, and ability to create sustainable synergies among actors for lasting improvements.
Quality of the financial plan: realistic anticipated costs, contributions from involved partners, applicable governmental programs, and confirmed contributions.
Quality of the project implementation plan: clear links between stages, activities, resources, and targets.
Quality of governance structure: clear relationships between partners, established decision-making processes, and a strong track record of the project director and team.

How to apply to the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 1 - Regional outreach support program

Verification of dates and modalities

Check the dates and procedures for submitting a financial aid application specific to your region.
Ensure that the application is submitted during the submission periods established by the regional selection committee.

Preparation of the request

Consult the list of required items for the application form to prepare all necessary documents.
Gather all project information and supporting documents in advance.

Filling out the form

Fill out the financial aid application presentation form in one session (saving is impossible).

Submission of the request

Submit the completed application via the online form.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

A project can be funded for a maximum of five years from its acceptance.
A convention d'aide financière will be established between the Ministry and the organization for selected projects.
An independent auditor's report must be submitted at the project's end, and the costs for this can be claimed as an eligible expense.
Compliance with public entities' contract laws is required if the project involves construction work.
For municipal, educational, or municipally mandated organizations, public contracts must adhere to liberalization agreements.
If the rules for awarding construction contracts by the eligible organization are more stringent than the existing program rules, the organization must apply its own rules.
Projects must generate outcomes in more than one community within certain regions like Nord-du-Québec or the Communauté maritime des Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
Specific guides are available for auditors regarding the procedures for conducting audits.
The cumulative calculation of financial assistance includes non-repayable financial aid as 100% of its value.

Contact Ville de La Tuque

jnoel@ville.latuque.qc.ca

Gouvernement du Québec

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