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Regional Development Agency Stream (Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions)<\/strong>
\nThe Local Impact Stream supports community, recreational and cultural infrastructure projects requesting $1 million or less in federal funding.<\/p>\n\n- $98 million in federal funding administered by the Government of Quebec<\/li>\n
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\n- $98 million in federal funding administered by the Government of Quebec<\/li>\n
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Water Infrastructure for Housing Program (FIERH)<\/h3>\n
Application deadline: September 18, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\nSupported through federal funding provided to the Government of Quebec, this program helps municipalities build drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure needed to support new housing developments.<\/p>\n
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Canada Greener Affordable Homes Program<\/h3>\n
Eligible low- and moderate-income households may qualify for free energy-efficiency upgrades, including:<\/p>\n
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Need Assistance?<\/h3>\n
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- Follow the progress of funding applications with federal departments when
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