The call for projects is intended for municipal organizations, private and social economy enterprises, cooperatives (excluding private businesses and cooperatives in the financial sector), non-profit organizations, organizations within the education sector, as well as legal entities wishing to start a business. The projects or initiatives must support the revitalisation of services or equipment with the objective of contributing favourably to the development of the region.

The projects must relate directly to the following priority sectors including community development, tourism development, and workforce development. The initiatives accepted within the framework of this call for projects must be short-term, with funding being provided in a one-time, non-recurring manner. In addition, the anticipated benefits of the proposed projects must impact one or more of the following municipalities: Dundee, Havelock, Hinchinbrooke, Huntingdon, and Saint-Anicet.

Project Submission

Eligible organizations may submit proposals for projects up to a maximum of $100,000 in financial assistance. Applications must be received by March 16, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. Proposed projects must meet certain criteria related to its development potential within the region while touching on at least one of the three priority sectors mentioned above.

Organizations interested in submitting a project are invited to contact Julie Dionne, the MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent’s community development officer, via email at julie.dionne@mrchsl.com or by telephone at 450-264-5411, ext. 252.

The documents related to this call for projects (revitalisation framework, applicant’s guide and application form) will be available shortly.