Call for projects showcasing Sherbrooke’s intangible heritage

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Who is eligible for the Call for projects showcasing Sherbrooke’s intangible heritage program?

To be eligible for the Call for projects showcasing Sherbrooke’s intangible heritage program, you must: • Must be a non-profit organization active for at least two years • Head office or main activities must be in Sherbrooke • Must be legally constituted under Canadian non-profit, recreation club, or cooperative legislation

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Call for projects showcasing Sherbrooke’s intangible heritage?

You can contact Ville de Sherbrooke by email at jessica.helie@sherbrooke.ca.

Last Update: October 9, 2025

Sherbrooke, QC

Supports innovative projects promoting Sherbrooke's intangible cultural heritage

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : May 5, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Funds Providers

Ville de Sherbrooke

Program status

Closed

Overview

The Call for projects showcasing Sherbrooke’s intangible heritage provides financial support to innovative projects that promote and highlight Sherbrooke’s intangible cultural heritage, open to local organizations and eligible residents. The program supports a variety of activities related to the preservation and presentation of intangible heritage, though the maximum funding amount is not specified in the available information.

Activities funded

Projects that present and promote Sherbrooke's intangible cultural heritage across various domains.
Innovative initiatives that contribute to the sustainability and transmission of local traditions.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 29,500

Educational workshops on Abenaki traditions for local schools

$ 39,000

Digital archive project for local francophone oral histories

$ 16,000

Podcast series about Sherbrooke’s traditional foods and stories

$ 25,000

Community event to revive Sherbrooke folk dance traditions

$ 24,000

Exhibition featuring Sherbrooke’s storytelling and oral traditions

$ 20,000

Video series teaching traditional Québécois music and instruments

Eligibility

The applicant must be an organization operating for at least two years, with either their head office or main activities located in Sherbrooke.
The organization must be duly constituted under the Canadian Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, Part III of the Companies Act, Chapter C-23 of the Act respecting recreation clubs, or the Act respecting cooperatives.

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations legally constituted under Canadian law
Organizations with a head office or main activities in Sherbrooke
Cooperatives based in Sherbrooke

Who is not eligible

Organizations not legally constituted under Canadian non-profit or cooperative laws.
Companies and organizations whose head office and principal activities are not located in Sherbrooke.
Individuals or groups without support from a Sherbrooke-based non-profit or cooperative to receive funds on their behalf.
Applicants under the age of 18 or those not residents or permanent residents of Sherbrooke.

Eligible geographic areas

Organizations based in Sherbrooke, Quebec.
Individuals or groups residing in Sherbrooke, Quebec.

How to apply

Verify eligibility requirements

Verify your eligibility as an organization, individual, or group based in Sherbrooke
Ensure compliance with all defined criteria in the program guidelines

Prepare application and documents

Complete the required online application form for each project
Gather supporting documents (e.g., budget template, images, videos)

Submit application and budget

Submit the online application form and supporting documents before the deadline
Send the project’s budget by email to vie.culturelle@sherbrooke.ca, specifying "PAFPIS – organization or applicant’s name" in the subject line
Include any additional materials that highlight your project in the same email

Project evaluation by committee

The review committee evaluates all submitted projects in May 2025
Assessment includes both project merit and funding allocation

Receive funding decision

The City informs all applicants of the result, indicating whether the project is accepted or refused
The award amount is specified for accepted projects

Complete project and report

Complete the funded project by December 12, 2027
Submit an activity report to the City by the deadline

Additional information

Each project submission requires a separate application form.
Applicants must name a representative for group submissions to ensure proper communication with the City.
Additional supporting materials (such as images and videos) can be submitted to enhance the project presentation.
An activity report must be submitted to the City upon project completion.

Contacts

jessica.helie@sherbrooke.ca

Sherbrooke, QC, Canada

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for projects showcasing Sherbrooke’s intangible heritage Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Call for projects showcasing Sherbrooke’s intangible heritage. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.