Acadian and Francophone Culture Fund

Who is eligible?

Who is not eligible

Some types of companies may not be eligible for this grant. Eligibility criteria may exclude companies involved in certain industries or activities.

• Financial institutions
• Gambling or adult entertainment businesses
• Non-profit organizations

Eligible expenses

The Acadian and Francophone Culture Fund supports projects aimed at developing and promoting cultural experiences that enhance PEI’s Francophonie. These projects must have a significant Francophone aspect and contribute to attracting Francophone residents and visitors.

• Development and promotion of a cultural experience with a strong Francophone component.
• Marketing and promotion initiatives, including the creation of promotional materials such as posters, brochures, and ads.
• Organizing and promoting festivals and cultural activities that highlight Francophone culture.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• 80% of the funds will be issued upon project approval, submission of required documents, and signing the funding agreement.
• The final 20% of the funds will be released after the approval of final reporting documents and receipt of the final invoice.
• A detailed project budget is required in the application.
• Final reports must be submitted within 45 days following the end of the project or by March 31st.
• Failure to resolve any defaults with Innovation PEI may result in an application not being reviewed.
• The Innovation PEI logo must be used on all promotional materials for the funded project.
• The financial contributions from other parties, including other government agencies and community partners, will be considered during application review.