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Vitalization Program - RRF4
Funding for community and economic vitality projects
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 31, 2025
Location
Côte-Nord, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $100,000 to support community and economic vitality projects. It funds initiatives in community development, community spaces, attraction and retention, and economic development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : January 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
- Côte-Nord
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community beautification and green space projects.
- Projects improving community infrastructure and shared spaces.
- Initiatives supporting attraction and retention of residents.
- Economic development and innovative business projects.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Letters of support from participating organizations
- 1 to 2 quotes or shopping baskets for each planned purchase
- Resolution naming a contact person and authorizing a signatory
- Recent financial statements and organization charter
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- Band Councils
- Non-profit organizations
- Social economy enterprises
- Private enterprises and cooperatives
Who is not eligible
- Government administrations, except education network organizations.
- Businesses or organizations listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
Eligible expenses
- Project-related costs directly linked to approved activities.
- Purchased goods and services needed for the project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating deficits, loan repayments, and working capital replenishment.
- Expenses incurred before the financial aid agreement is signed.
- Costs already paid by the Quebec government for the same project.
- Work already carried out or costs not directly related to the project.
- Loans, loan guarantees, equity investments, and refundable taxes.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
- Kegaska
- Chevery
- Tête-à-la-Baleine
- La Tabatière
- Old Fort Bay
- Middle Bay
- Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon
- Unamen-Shipu
- La Romaine
- Harrington Harbour
- Mutton Bay
- Saint-Augustin
- St. Paul's River
- Bradore
- Blanc-Sablon
- Pakuashipi
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill in all sections of the promoter guide and application form.
- Attach any extra pages if more space is needed.
- Step 2: Gather supporting documents
- Include all required supporting documents with the application.
- Prepare the cost and financing information requested.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the request by email to the addresses provided in the guide.
- Use the subject line: FRR4 Vitalization, Name of project.
- Step 4: Await review
- The application will be analyzed once complete.
- Projects are accepted on a continuous basis as of March 17, 2025.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed only once it is complete.
- The project must not begin before MRC authorization.
- A financial assistance agreement applies before costs are incurred.
Additional information
- Projects must not start before MRC authorization.
- Projects must be complete and signed, with supporting documents attached.
- The promoter should prioritize local purchasing first, then Quebec suppliers.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Vitalization Program - RRF4 Program
What is the Vitalization Program - RRF4?
This program provides up to $100,000 to support community and economic vitality projects. It funds initiatives in community development, community spaces, attraction and retention, and economic development.
How much funding can be received?
Vitalization Program - RRF4 Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Vitalization Program - RRF4 program?
To be eligible for the Vitalization Program - RRF4 program, you must:
Project must fit a vitality theme.
Application must be complete and signed.
Supporting documents are required.
What expenses are eligible under Vitalization Program - RRF4?
Community beautification and green space projects.
Projects improving community infrastructure and shared spaces.
Initiatives supporting attraction and retention of residents.
Economic development and innovative business projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Vitalization Program - RRF4?
You can contact MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC) by email at janna.bilodeau@mrcgsl.ca.
Where is the Vitalization Program - RRF4 available?
The Vitalization Program - RRF4 program is available Côte-Nord, Quebec.
Is the Vitalization Program - RRF4 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Vitalization Program - RRF4 is a Grant and Funding