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Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature
Downtown revitalization and facade improvement support
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 15, 2024
- Closing date : March 15, 2028
Location
La Tuque, Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $1,051,050 for the downtown rebranding project in La Tuque. It also supports eligible facade renovation work for businesses and organizations in the downtown core.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 15, 2024
- Closing date : March 15, 2028
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Location
- La Tuque
- Mauricie
- 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
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Downtown branding and image rollout in La Tuque
- Facade renovation projects for downtown businesses
- Upgrading commercial storefronts in line with the city’s new image
Documents Needed
- Building permit
- Architectural plans
- Financial statements
- Work quotes
- Other supporting documents requested for review
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered businesses
- Business owners in La Tuque downtown
- Organizations applying for facade renovation support
Who is not eligible
- Financial-sector businesses and cooperatives
- Rooming houses
- Places of worship, unless the building is being converted to another non-religious use
Eligible expenses
- Construction work that significantly improves the building’s appearance
- Architect and engineer fees for plans and specifications
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating deficits, debt repayment, or 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 costs not directly tied to the project
- Loans, loan guarantees, equity investments, and refundable tax portions
Eligible geographic areas
- La Tuque downtown core
- North limit: Saint-Joseph Street and the south side of Saint-Georges Street
- South limit: Saint-François Street
- East limit: St-Louis Street
- West limit: Commerciale Street and Tessier Street
Processing and Agreement
- Submit the permit application at City Hall and the facade grant request to the Economic and Forestry Development Department.
- The file is reviewed with the applicant and analyzed by the advisor.
- The special steering committee makes a recommendation.
- The La Tuque agglomeration council approves or refuses the funding by resolution.
- If approved, a contract is signed before work begins; if refused, the applicant receives a written notice.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted until the available funds are exhausted.
- The program may be updated if operating rules change.
- Approved applicants have up to six months to meet the contract conditions.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature. 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 Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature?
This program provides up to $1,051,050 for the downtown rebranding project in La Tuque. It also supports eligible facade renovation work for businesses and organizations in the downtown core.
How much funding can be received?
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **March 15, 2028**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature program?
To be eligible for the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature program, you must:
Legally constituted business
Located in La Tuque downtown core
Project improves building appearance
What expenses are eligible under Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature?
Downtown branding and image rollout in La Tuque
Facade renovation projects for downtown businesses
Upgrading commercial storefronts in line with the city’s new image
Who can I contact for more information about the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature?
You can contact Ville de La Tuque by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature available?
The Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature program is available Mauricie, Quebec.