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Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
La Tuque, QC
Local and regional development support through MRC priorities
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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- Ville de La Tuque
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The FRR program supports local and regional development by providing a maximum funding amount of up to $25,000 per enterprise, with a focus on activities such as entrepreneurship promotion, rural development, and support for municipal collaborations. Eligible expenses include capital investments, technology acquisition, and professional fees, aiming to enhance community projects and economic growth initiatives.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
The Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 grant provides structured financial support to enhance regional development capabilities, ensuring accountability and strategic economic growth. The funding modalities facilitate comprehensive assistance without imposing application fees.
- Non-repayable financial assistance covering up to 50% of eligible expenses, with a cap of $25,000 per enterprise.
- Potential enhancement of financial assistance based on project scope at the discretion of the Investment Committee.
- Maximum total aid from all funds combined does not exceed $150,000 per beneficiary within 12 consecutive months.
- No charge for application submissions.
- Funds disbursement occurs only after a financing contract is signed and specified conditions are met.
- The investment decisions and aid amounts are publicly disclosed.
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The Ville de La Tuque RRF stream 2 grant aims to bolster local and regional development capacities through various targeted initiatives. Eligible projects promote community empowerment, entrepreneurship, and intergovernmental collaboration for sustainable territorial development.
- Planning and development mandates to enhance territorial management and organization.
- Providing professional expertise or establishing shared services in local municipalities (social, cultural, tourism, environmental, technological, etc.).
- Promotion and support of entrepreneurship and business initiatives.
- Mobilizing communities and supporting structuring projects that improve quality of life in social, cultural, economic, or environmental domains.
- Establishing, financing, and implementing sectoral development agreements with governmental departments or other partners.
- Support for rural development initiatives.
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's business status and compliance with local regulations.
- The enterprise must have a civic address relating to its operations within the agglomeration territory and actively conduct activities there.
- Enterprises must be legally constituted and classified as a "service de proximité" based on Section 3 or operate in primary, secondary, or tourism industries.
- The enterprise must not be involved in litigation, judicial procedures, or listed in the Register of ineligible businesses.
- The enterprise must be compliant with all prevailing laws and regulations and not be in payment default to municipalities that form the agglomeration.
- Projects must have a minimum cash contribution of 10% of eligible expenses.
- Projects should not displace employment due to excessive competition in the relevant economic sector.
- Entrepreneurs must demonstrate relevant experience and/or training for the project, as determined by SDÉF.
- Entrepreneurs must cooperate with SDÉF by providing requested information needed for business plan assembly or other dossiers.
- The entrepreneur has a maximum of three months, once the financing decision is adopted, to fulfill specified contract conditions.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
The eligibility criteria for this grant specify that any organization, except for private companies in the financial sector and financial cooperatives, is eligible for technical assistance or a grant. The funding may be allocated to various measures like planning and development mandates, support for local municipalities, entrepreneurship promotion, and rural development support.
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This grant excludes certain types of businesses from eligibility based on their primary activities and status. These exclusions aim to focus support on particular sectors that align with the development and policy goals.
- Companies not considered as Services of proximity.
- Projects with religious, political, or sexual content.
- Financial services companies.
- Rooming houses.
- Combat sports and racing industries.
- Dating agencies.
- Businesses dealing in used goods.
- Certain alternative medicine practices.
- Gambling-related businesses.
- Companies involved in production or sale of tobacco, drugs, or weapons.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The grant covers specific expenses related to capital, technology acquisition, and intended operational funding for startups, expansions, or modernizations.
- Capital expenses such as land, buildings, equipment, furnishings, machinery, rolling stock, and incorporation fees.
- Rental and installation of equipment.
- Acquisition and implementation of technologies, software, patents, and professional fees.
- Working capital strictly related to the operations of the business calculated for the first year of startup, succession, or expansion/modernization.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is available to companies located within the territory of the agglomeration of La Tuque. The geographical area is defined by its proximity requirements to ensure service continuity for the local population.
- Companies with an address indicating operations within the agglomeration of La Tuque.
grant_single_labels|criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria outlined to ensure the proposed projects align with the strategic objectives of supporting local and regional development.
- Strategic importance of the project for local and regional development.
- Contribution to economic stability and growth in the region.
- Potential to sustain or create employment opportunities.
- Alignment with local municipal priorities and policies.
- Feasibility and sustainability of the proposed project.
- Innovative approaches included in the project plan.
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- Step 1: Consultation with MRC
- Contact the Municipal Regional County (MRC) where your organization is located to discuss your interest in applying for the Volet 2.
- Identify the priorities and policies of your local MRC that align with your project.
- Step 2: Prepare Application Materials
- Gather documentation that supports your project such as project plans, objectives, and expected outcomes.
- Include any relevant financial documentation, including detailed budgets and funding requirements.
- Step 3: Submit Application
- Submit your application directly to your local MRC, ensuring you address their specific criteria and priorities.
- Include all required documents as outlined by the MRC's guidelines.
- Step 4: Follow-Up Confirmation
- Follow up with the MRC to confirm receipt of your application.
- Request feedback or next steps if applicable.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- There is no fee to submit an application for the grant.
- The decision-making process involves proposals being reviewed by a consultative investment committee before recommendations are made to the Council of Agglomeration.
- In cases where the grant conditions are not met, the provider will employ legal procedures to recover funds.
- Details of successful projects, including the amount awarded, are publicly disclosed on various platforms.
- Applicants, if successful, must sign a funding agreement and adhere to all specified disbursement conditions before any funds are released.
- Projects cannot be resubmitted unless substantial changes are made and reassessed by the SDÉF.
