Published August 14, 2024

Tashi Farmilo

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OUTAOUAIS – In a push towards fostering regional development, Andrée Laforest, Quebec’s Minister of Municipal Affairs, and Mathieu Lacombe, Papineau MNA who also serves as Minister Responsible for the Outaouais, recently announced a new call for projects.

The initiative, which falls under the Support for Regional Outreach component of the Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR Stream 1), is designed to galvanize community and economic growth across the Outaouais. It targets initiatives that will benefit multiple MRCs and align with key priorities identified for the Outaouais: promoting robust and sustainable community development rooted in solidarity and cohesive integration of rural and urban environments, enhancing climate change resilience through sustainable development practices, and advancing the economy and bolstering competitive positioning via innovation and diversification.

“The call for projects is a great opportunity for organizations and businesses that need a little boost to bring their initiatives to life. Selected projects will contribute to improving the quality of life for the citizens of the Outaouais,” said Laforest.

The deadline to apply is September 20, 2024. Eligible organizations can submit an application on the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MAMH) website, which includes information on document requirements and steps to follow. A virtual information meeting will take place before the project submission period.

For more info, visit: https://mrcpontiac.qc.ca/entreprises/entrepreneuriat/fonds-regions-et-ruralite-frr/. For specific questions about the regional component, contact the Outaouais Wardens Table (CPO): https://prefetsoutaouais.ca/.

FRR Volet 1 awards $50 million annually, distributed among the administrative regions. In 2024-2025, $3,060,276 was granted to support projects in the Outaouais.

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