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Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP) is a grant from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) that funds community economic development and diversification projects across Quebec. Administered by the Government of Canada, QEDP helps communities seize promising economic opportunities by supporting projects that foster innovation, business competitiveness, and regional entrepreneurship at all development stages.
Eligible applicants include municipalities, businesses, and economic development associations operating in Quebec. Grant amounts vary by project scope. The program complements other CED initiatives such as the Community Futures Program, which supports rural economic development and job creation in local communities.
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3 billion for the duration of the 2020-2024 Partnership: For even stronger municipalities and regions. Thus, credits totalling $250 million are planned for 2020, which will increase to $267. 5 million for each subsequent year, until 2024.
There are four components: 1) Support for regional outreach, 2) Support for the local and regional development powers of MRCs, 3) MRCs’ “Signature Innovation” projects, and 4) Support for vitalization and intermunicipal cooperation. Organization Gouvernement du Québec – Ministère des Affaires municipals et de l’Habitation Who Can Apply?
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Organization Gouvernement du Québec – Ministère des Affaires municipals et de l’Habitation Who Can Apply? Municipalities Fonds pour l’infrastructure municipale d’eau (FIMEAU) (French only) The RÉCIM offers financial support to municipalities whose financial capacity is more limited in carrying out work to address important issues associated with the state of their basic infrastructure, whether municipal or community.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local businesses, social economy enterprises, and communities in Quebec. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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