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Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature
Downtown revitalization and facade improvement support
Offered by
Ville de La Tuque
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- Funding available
- $ 2,000 - $ 50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- March 15, 2029
- Location
- La Tuque, 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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $50,000
- Minimum funding
- $2,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- 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
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Legal structures
- Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
- Scope
- Local
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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
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
How to apply
- Step 1: Obtain the building permit
- Apply for the permit at City Hall.
- Step 2: File the grant request
- Submit the facade renovation funding request to the Economic and Forestry Development Department.
- Step 3: Provide supporting documents
- Submit the requested documents with the advisor’s support.
- Include the permit, plans, financial statements, and work quotes.
- Step 4: Review and recommendation
- The advisor reviews the file and presents it to the special committee.
- Step 5: Decision and contract
- If approved by council, sign the funding contract before starting the work.
Documents Needed
- Building permit
- Architectural plans
- Financial statements
- Work quotes
- Other supporting documents requested for review
Selection criteria
- Significant impact on the building’s appearance
- Alignment with La Tuque’s brand image
- Fit with the agglomeration’s priority investment sectors
- Strength of financing plan and project feasibility
- Entrepreneur’s business and management experience
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature Program
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, 2029. 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?
Construction work that significantly improves the building’s appearance
Architect and engineer fees for plans and specifications
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.
Is the Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature is a Grant and Funding