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Grants and Funding for Culture in Quebec for 2026

Cultural grants play a crucial role in the artistic and heritage development of the province. They support artists and cultural organizations while enhancing Quebec's unique identity.

892 programs available
  • Sport Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Athlete scholarships

    Financial support for identified student-athletes
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 26, 2026
    • Closing date : September 25, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent

    Funding for business projects to attract, train and retain talent
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 9, 2024
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CALQ — Travel

    Support for artists’ professional travel
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CALQ —Creation

    Support for artistic creation and practice development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Canadian Relations Support Program

    Supports Quebec-Canada collaboration and expertise exchange
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CIRA Net Good Grants

    Funding for community-led internet projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CMF — Regional Production Funding

    Regional funding for linear production projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 21, 2026
    • Closing date : August 3, 2026
    NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Development and Predevelopment Funding

    Funding for linear project development and predevelopment
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 84% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 15, 2026
    • Closing date : December 8, 2026
    NT, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
  • Saint-Eustache logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Distinctions

    Recognition for outstanding local contributions
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 16, 2026
    • Closing date : November 22, 2026
    Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada
  • Els for Autism Canada (E4A) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Els for Autism Canada — Grants

    Funding for autism community initiatives in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 15, 2026
    Alberta, BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • AQIP logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Excellence Award in Heritage Interpretation

    Recognition for outstanding heritage interpretation work
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 4, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Explore Québec on the Road Program

    Supports travel agencies offering discounted Quebec road trip packages
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • Pere Lindsay Foundation (FPL) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Fernand-Lindsay Career Bursary

    International career support for emerging artists
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 30, 2026
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Financing of Refundable Tax Credits

    Tax credit advance loan in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $50,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Fiscal Sponsorship

    Support for approved arts fundraising activities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 19, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Solidarity Funds (FTQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FTQ — Business Financing

    Tailored financing for Québec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces

    Refundable tax credit for job creation in Quebec maritime regions
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • ID Gatineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund

    Non-repayable funding for Gatineau economic diversification
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 15.000001% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Local Events

    Support for local outdoor community events in Québec City
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $50,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Loisir et Sport Montérégie logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Loisir et Sport Montérégie — Transport Fund

    Transportation support for eligible events outside Montérégie
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 30, 2026
    • Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Major Events

    Municipal support for major public events in Québec City
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 800,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Québec City, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Manicouagan (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3

    Support for territorial development and local vitality
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Baie-Comeau, Pessamit, Quebec
  • MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program

    Financial support for businesses in Blainville
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Blainville, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)

    Financial support for rural and business development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1

    Funding for business start-up and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2

    Funding for social economy business projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Manicouagan (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund

    Supports innovative cultural projects fostering community and artistic development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund

    Financing for new tourism ventures in Témiscamingue
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
  • Musicaction logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Musicaction — Album production

    Funding for Canadian album production
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 2, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (JCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Nova Grants

    Funding for innovative community programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    NUMERIA program

    Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 31, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Première Ovation - Circus

    Support for emerging circus artists
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Quebec City, Wendake, Quebec
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Première Ovation - Dance

    Support for emerging dance initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Quebec City, Wendake, Quebec
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Première Ovation - Heritage

    Supports heritage projects in Quebec City or Wendake
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 15, 2026
    Quebec City, Wendake, Quebec
  • Quebec City logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Première Ovation - Literary Arts

    Support for emerging literary artists in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Première Ovation - Visual Arts, Media Arts, and Crafts

    Support for artistic creation and first publications
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • AQIP logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Prix Sépaq de l'interprète de l'année.

    Recognition for heritage interpretation excellence
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 4, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)

    Supports regional economic development and diversification in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Québec International logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Quebec International — International recruiting

    International recruitment support in Québec City
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • Québec International logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Quebec International — Set up or expand a business

    Business setup and expansion support in Québec City
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Québec Research Fund (FRQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Quebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)

    Supports research, knowledge dissemination, and student training in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Regional Action Support Program (RASP)

    Support for regional actions in Capitale-Nationale and Lévis
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Loisir et Sport Lanaudière logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Regional transport fund

    Support for transport costs in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    • Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Research and Innovation Organizations Support Program — Support for Research-Innovation Projects (PSO, stream 2a)

    Funding for research and innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,800,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)

    Support for business start-up and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Numeric loan

    Digital financing for business transformation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • SADC Shawinigan (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SADC Shawinigan — Digital Strategy Fund

    Financing for digital transition projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
  • Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FLI/FLS

    Local investment to enhance Quebec's economic development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
  • SOCCA (SOCCA) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses

    Flexible financing for Indigenous business projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • Loisirs Laurentides logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Subsidies and scholarships - leisure

    Funding for leisure and sports projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • From $125 to $300,000
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 23, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Trois-Rivières logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Support Policy For Businesses

    Funding for business expansion and establishment projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • CCTT Network - Synchronex logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Synchronex

    Innovation support across Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada