Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Culture Mauricie
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Culture Mauricie is a regional cultural council in Quebec that supports the development of arts and culture in the Mauricie region. Founded in 1978, it administers various funding programs including the Entente sectorielle de développement de la culture (2024-2026), Arts Excellence awards, Coup de pouce sponsorships, individual professional development grants, and group mentorship programs. The organization serves artists, cultural organizations, and creative professionals in Mauricie. View Culture Mauricie's website for more information.
Content last updated: March 6, 2026
List of grants and funding offered by Culture Mauricie
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About Culture Mauricie
What is the mission of Culture Mauricie?
Culture Mauricie aims to foster regional artistic and cultural development through the coordination of its members, leading to awareness, representation, promotion, training, and development initiatives. It serves as the privileged spokesperson for the regional cultural community and supports the development of arts and culture while contributing to public recognition of the sector.
What type of organization is Culture Mauricie?
Culture Mauricie is a Non-profit organization.
When was Culture Mauricie founded?
Culture Mauricie was founded in 1978.
What is Culture Mauricie's official website?
Culture Mauricie's official website is https://www.culturemauricie.ca/.
What else should I know about Culture Mauricie?
Role of Culture Mauricie in the Funding Ecosystem
Culture Mauricie serves as the regional authority for arts and culture development in the Mauricie region of Quebec. The organization acts as an intermediary between provincial and federal funding bodies (CALQ, SODEC, Canada Council for the Arts) and local artists and cultural organizations. It administers the Entente sectorielle de développement de la culture en Mauricie, a three-year funding initiative (2024-2026) worth $1,125,000, which supports cultural projects across the territory.
Funding Programs Offered
Culture Mauricie manages several direct funding programs:
- Arts Excellence Awards: Seven prizes of $2,000 each awarded annually to artists and cultural organizations in various disciplines (performing arts, visual arts, literature, media arts, cultural mediation, creative impulse, and regional outreach)
- Coup de Pouce: $500 sponsorship for professional and emerging artists to support specific projects
- Individual Professional Development: Training subsidies covering up to 85% of costs, maximum $1,500 per year
- Group Mentorship Program: Entrepreneurial support for artists through peer learning with an experienced mentor
General Evaluation Criteria
Applications are evaluated based on project quality, alignment with cultural development objectives, innovation, community impact, partnership development, and realistic implementation timelines.
Transparency and Accountability
Culture Mauricie operates with transparency in its decision-making processes, publishes annual award winners, and maintains clear eligibility criteria for all funding programs. The organization is funded primarily by the Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications.