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Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality
Funding for local vitality projects
Offered by
Ville de La Tuque
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- Funding available
- $ 100,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to C$100,000 for projects that support vitality in the La Tuque agglomeration. It supports initiatives related to workforce attraction and retention, citizen services, economic development, and environmental practices.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $100,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 90%
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Start a business
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Ensure financial sustainability
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- La Tuque
- Mauricie
- Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts, Sports, Other Recreation and Social Clubs, Primary and Secondary Education, Other Education, Social Services, Environment, Economic, Social and Community Development, Housing, Employment and Training, Diversity and Inclusion
- Target groups
- General public, Children & youth, Young adults, Seniors, Indigenous peoples, New immigrants & refugees, People with disabilities, Rural / Remote communities, Business owners / entrepreneurs, Nonprofits / charities, Academia / students, Low-income individuals / families
- Scope
- Local, Municipal, Regional
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Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal organizations and Indigenous communities
- Indigenous band councils
- Cooperatives and social economy entities
- Non-profit organizations
- Private companies and education sector organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations listed in the RENA registry
- Organizations in default or dispute with the Government of Quebec or the agglomeration entities
- Private-sector financial companies, cooperatives, and non-profits in the financial sector
- Non-profits without required governance practices
- Projects in non-eligible sectors such as religious, political, sexual, financial services, gambling, weapons, tobacco, drugs, or used goods
Eligible expenses
- Direct project costs tied to consultation, planning, and implementation
- Salaries and service contracts needed for the project
- Administration costs, up to 10% of the total envelope
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs related to projects already completed
- Debt service, working capital top-ups, loans, guarantees, and equity participation
- Recurring maintenance and regular operating expenses
- Expenses already paid by the Government of Quebec for the same project
- Activities or costs not directly linked to the project
Eligible geographic areas
- La Tuque agglomeration
- Mauricie region
- Lac-Édouard
- La Bostonnais
- Wemotaci and Opitciwan
Activities funded
- Projects aligned with the vitality axes of the La Tuque agglomeration
- Workforce attraction and retention initiatives
- Improved citizen services and community support projects
- Economic development and entrepreneurship projects
- Environmental awareness and sustainable practice projects
How to apply
- Step 1: Obtain the form
- Download the application form from the Economy section of the Ville de La Tuque website.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill in promoter details, project information, and the budget section.
- Attach supporting documents, if available.
- Step 3: Submit the file
- Send the signed form by email or deliver it in person to SDÉF La Tuque.
- Submission can also be made by mail.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project description and objectives
- Project timeline
- Budget and financing plan
- Supporting documents, such as quotes, financial commitments, financial statements, and annual report, if available
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the adopted vitality axes
- Ability to mobilize local and regional stakeholders
- Potential for lasting impact and community vitality
- Contribution to quality of life and response to an identified need
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are accepted continuously as long as funds are available.
- SDÉF reviews the project and prepares an analysis and recommendation.
- The Vitalization Committee reviews the analysis and recommends or رفضs the project to the agglomeration council.
- If refused, the application cannot be submitted again unless significant changes are made and reviewed first by SDÉF.
- Funding terms and payment conditions are set in the financing agreement.
Additional information
- No application period: submissions are accepted on a rolling basis, subject to available funds.
- If a proposal is refused, it cannot be resubmitted unless significant changes are made and reviewed again.
- Projects and approved funding amounts may be made public.
- No file opening fee is charged.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality Program
What is the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality?
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to C$100,000 for projects that support vitality in the La Tuque agglomeration. It supports initiatives related to workforce attraction and retention, citizen services, economic development, and environmental practices.
How much funding can be received?
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality program?
To be eligible for the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality program, you must:
Project must fit the vitality framework.
Applicant must be legally registered.
Non-profits and co-ops need board approval.
What expenses are eligible under Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality?
Direct project costs tied to consultation, planning, and implementation
Salaries and service contracts needed for the project
Administration costs, up to 10% of the total envelope
Who can I contact for more information about the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality?
You can contact Ville de La Tuque by email at jnoel@ville.latuque.qc.ca or by phone at 819 523-6111, poste 4.
Where is the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality available?
The Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality program is available Mauricie, Quebec.