2026 Call for Cultural Projects – Fonds d’initiatives culturelles (FIC)

• Completed and signed application form
• Proof of location on the territory of the MRC de Thérèse-De Blainville
• Partner commitment letters, if applicable
• Relevant quotations, if applicable
• Documents demonstrating the project’s capacity for implementation, and for organizations and cooperatives: board resolution, recent financial statements, letters patent, and an up-to-date list of directors

Who is eligible?

• Non-profit organizations and cooperatives.
• Artists, authors, creators, and self-employed workers.
• Applicants must be located on the territory of the MRC de Thérèse-De Blainville, by their establishment or activities.

Who is not eligible

• Ministries, public organizations, and state-owned companies.
• MRCs and municipalities.
• For-profit businesses and organizations.
• Educational institutions.
• Applicants registered in the RENA, applicants in litigation related to the project, and applicants who have not met previous obligations to the MRC.

Eligible expenses

• Professional fees
• Salaries and social benefits related to the project
• Research, documentation, and animation
• Promotion and acquisition of author or other rights
• Travel; acquisition or rental of equipment, materials, or premises; specialized training; and non-refundable taxes (TVQ, TPS/TVH)

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Operating, current management, or administrative costs
• Costs not related to the project
• Costs incurred before the grant is awarded
• Meals and alcohol, except for a vulnerable clientele exception
• Legal fees, volunteer work, refundable taxes, and capital assets

Eligible geographic areas

• MRC de Thérèse-De Blainville

• Overall project quality.
• Demonstrated interest by the MRC’s Table action culture ad hoc.
• Scored criteria include regional character, anchoring and innovation, and structuring effect.
• Scored criteria also include community impact and public accessibility.
• Scored criteria also include feasibility and the level of MRC and city resources required.

• Complete the application form according to the Guide du demandeur.
• Send the complete application by email to vbaron@mrc-tdb.org.
• Submit it by 4 March 2026 at noon.

• A protocol agreement is signed after acceptance.
• 70% of the funding is paid after the protocol agreement is signed.
• 30% is paid after acceptance of the accountability report.
• The accountability report must be submitted within 60 days after the end of the project.
• Visibility rules must be respected.

• Administrative support is available to verify eligibility, clarify the terms, and ensure the file is complete.
• No content or strategic support is provided.