Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Fondation Robert-Cliche
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The Fondation Robert-Cliche is a registered non-profit foundation created in 1978 in memory of Judge Robert Cliche. It manages a capital fund whose investment income is awarded as grants to cultural organizations in the Beauce region, supporting local heritage and cultural initiatives. View Fondation Robert-Cliche's website for more information.
About Fondation Robert-Cliche
What is the mission of Fondation Robert-Cliche?
The Fondation Robert-Cliche’s mission is to preserve and promote the heritage and culture of the Beauce by managing a permanent capital fund and distributing its investment income as grants to cultural organizations in the region.
What type of organization is Fondation Robert-Cliche?
Fondation Robert-Cliche is a Foundation.
When was Fondation Robert-Cliche founded?
Fondation Robert-Cliche was founded in 1978.
What is Fondation Robert-Cliche's official website?
Fondation Robert-Cliche's official website is https://vsjb.ca/visiteurs/la-fondation-robert-cliche/.
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Role of the Fondation Robert-Cliche in the funding ecosystem
The Fondation Robert-Cliche is a registered non-profit foundation established in 1978 and renamed in 1979 in memory of Judge Robert Cliche, one of its main instigators. Based in Saint‑Joseph‑de‑Beauce, the foundation manages an accumulated fund of approximately $465,000, built from donations made by individuals, businesses and institutions. Rather than spending this capital, the foundation distributes only the interest generated by the fund in the form of grants to cultural organizations in the Beauce region.
The foundation’s financial support is aimed at cultural and heritage organizations whose activities contribute to preserving and promoting the identity of the Beauce and its people. By capitalizing donations and redistributing the returns, the Fondation Robert-Cliche offers a stable and recurring source of funding for local cultural actors.
General approach to grants and supported sectors
According to the information presented, the foundation focuses its intervention on the cultural sector and on initiatives linked to the conservation and enhancement of Beauceron heritage. Eligible recipients are organizations rather than individuals, and they must be active in the Beauce region. Grants are drawn from the investment income of the fund, which encourages sound financial management and long-term impact.
While the municipal website does not detail a formal application form or calendar specific to the foundation, the description makes clear that its purpose is to award financial support (subventions) to organizations that help safeguard the region’s cultural heritage. The foundation operates alongside other municipal and community mechanisms that promote culture and heritage in Saint‑Joseph‑de‑Beauce and the wider Beauce area.
History and link with Judge Robert Cliche
The foundation originated as the "Fondation pour la Conservation du patrimoine des Beaucerons" before being renamed in honour of Judge Robert Cliche, a prominent legal and public figure born in Saint‑Joseph‑de‑Beauce. His involvement in the creation of the foundation and in the Société du patrimoine des Beaucerons underscores the strong heritage mandate that continues to guide the foundation’s grantmaking today.