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MRC de Maria-Chapdelaine — Collective Development Fund
Financial support for collective projects in the territory
Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Any legally incorporated community organization (NPO) offering services to vulnerable populations for at least one year and operating in the territory of the MRC de Maria-Chapdelaine.
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Overview
The Maria-Chapdelaine Collective Development Fund supports projects by community organizations, solidarity cooperatives and intersectoral tables in the territory of the MRC de Maria-Chapdelaine, with assistance of up to 15 000 $ per project. It supports initiatives related to the fight against poverty, social exclusion and inclusion.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Initiatives promoting the social inclusion of people in vulnerable situations.
- Initiatives promoting food security.
- Support and assistance for people experiencing homelessness.
- Innovative strategies to improve access to resources through people’s mobility or the proximity of services.
- Support for stakeholders that promote access to and retention of people in healthy, safe and affordable housing.
Documents Needed
- 2026 Collective Development Fund MC Guide
- 2026 DCMC application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Any legally incorporated community organization (NPO) offering services to vulnerable populations for at least one year and operating in the territory of the MRC de Maria-Chapdelaine.
- Unincorporated intersectoral tables or committees, if the project is managed by an eligible trustee organization.
- Any solidarity cooperative whose project and mission are aligned with the priority directions of the Solidarity and Social Inclusion Committee of the MRC de Maria-Chapdelaine.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and wages of the organization’s employees, including employer payroll taxes and benefits.
- Fees for professionals hired specifically to carry out renovation work in the applicant organization’s premises.
- Renovation costs.
- Other costs inherent to the development and implementation of projects, including the purchase of materials and equipment, travel expenses and promotion.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the date the application is accepted.
- Debt service financing.
- Loan repayment.
- Financing of a project already completed.
Eligible geographic areas
- Territory of the MRC de Maria-Chapdelaine
Selection criteria
- Relevance of the project to the community or territory, notably the response to a demonstrated need and a clearly identified issue.
- Benefits and impacts for the community, including people’s autonomy, positive effects on the target clientele and outreach to more than one municipality.
- Mobilization and engagement of the community, including citizen participation and support from a diversity of partners.
- Sustainability of the project and long-term vision, with demonstrated continuity beyond the assistance and clear governance.
- Feasibility and overall quality of the project, with priority given to projects with the greatest benefits when the number of eligible projects exceeds the available envelope.
How to apply
- Contact Marion Barraut-Charles for more details and to submit your project.
Processing and Agreement
- All projects are subject to an analysis grid for evaluation by the analysis committee.
- The projects will be analyzed during the week of 16 November.
- The checks will be issued during the week of 17 December.
- The grant is paid in two installments or according to a duration chosen by the MRC.
- An accountability report is required at the end of the project or no later than 30 days after the anniversary date of acceptance, with an activity report and an expense report accompanied by all supporting documents.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC de Maria-Chapdelaine — Collective Development Fund Program
What is the MRC de Maria-Chapdelaine — Collective Development Fund?
The Maria-Chapdelaine Collective Development Fund supports projects by community organizations, solidarity cooperatives and intersectoral tables in the territory of the MRC de Maria-Chapdelaine, with assistance of up to 15 000 $ per project. It supports initiatives related to the fight against poverty, social exclusion and inclusion.
How much funding can be received?
MRC de Maria-Chapdelaine — Collective Development Fund Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the MRC de Maria-Chapdelaine — Collective Development Fund program?
To be eligible for the MRC de Maria-Chapdelaine — Collective Development Fund program, you must:
Legally incorporated community organization (NPO) offering services to vulnerable populations for at least one year and operating in the territory of the MRC de Maria-Chapdelaine.
Unincorporated intersectoral tables or committees, if the project is managed by an eligible trustee organization.
Solidarity cooperative whose project and mission are aligned with the priority directions of the Solidarity and Social Inclusion Committee.
What expenses are eligible under MRC de Maria-Chapdelaine — Collective Development Fund?
Initiatives promoting the social inclusion of people in vulnerable situations.
Initiatives promoting food security.
Support and assistance for people experiencing homelessness.
Innovative strategies to improve access to resources through people’s mobility or the proximity of services.
Support for stakeholders that promote access to and retention of people in healthy, safe and affordable housing.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC de Maria-Chapdelaine — Collective Development Fund?
You can contact Maria-Chapdelaine Regional County Municipality by email at mbcharles@mrcmaria.qc.ca or by phone at 418 276-2131 poste 4202.
Where is the MRC de Maria-Chapdelaine — Collective Development Fund available?
The MRC de Maria-Chapdelaine — Collective Development Fund program is available across Canada.