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Capital Assistance – Stream 1: Restoration of heritage assets
Support for heritage property restoration in Quebec
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Capital Assistance program supports the restoration of heritage assets in Quebec. Eligible work includes restoration, preservation, fire protection systems, universal accessibility improvements, and archaeological interventions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Restoration and preservation of eligible heritage properties
- Fire protection system projects for cultural infrastructure
- Universal accessibility improvements in heritage buildings with a public or cultural use
- Archaeological work linked to eligible restoration or excavation projects
Documents Needed
- Studies already produced
- Building condition report or technical audit
- Project budget
- Ownership documents
- Resolution authorizing the application, for municipalities and non-profits
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Legally constituted for-profit organizations
- Legally constituted non-profit organizations
- Legally constituted cooperatives
- Municipal entities
- Recognized Indigenous communities or nations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations listed in Schedule 2 of the Act respecting the Financial Administration, except budgetary organizations
- The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
- Organizations in the education or health networks when their asset is eligible for support from their own ministry
- Entities listed in the Register of Enterprises ineligible for public contracts
- Applicants that are insolvent, bankrupt, or in default on prior Quebec government financial assistance obligations
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees and related costs for required studies and technical audits
- Professional and technical fees linked to eligible restoration work
- Restoration and preservation work on the asset
- Fire protection and suppression system acquisition, repair, and installation
- Identification plaque fabrication and installation
- Artwork integration related to the public art policy
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects already funded under other Ministry or religious heritage programs
- Work performed by the applicant, the property owner, or related parties
- Costs paid by insurance compensation
- Indirect costs, routine operating or maintenance expenses, and financing costs
- Donations or in-kind contributions
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The Ministry reviews applications as part of the project planning process and may request additional information or documents.
- Applications are assessed continuously through the different project phases, with approvals required to move to the next stage.
- The Ministry considers advice from the Quebec Cultural Heritage Council and the Centre de conservation du Québec.
- If approved, the applicant must sign the funding conditions document before receiving assistance.
- Funding can be adjusted after project delivery and acceptance of the accountability report.
Additional information
- The Ministry may limit the number of selected applications to match available funds.
- Applications can be refused if the program criteria are not met or if the budget is exhausted.
- The project must follow the Ministry’s structured construction project planning process.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Capital Assistance – Stream 1: Restoration of heritage assets Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Capital Assistance – Stream 1: Restoration of heritage assets. 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.
What is the Capital Assistance – Stream 1: Restoration of heritage assets?
The Capital Assistance program supports the restoration of heritage assets in Quebec. Eligible work includes restoration, preservation, fire protection systems, universal accessibility improvements, and archaeological interventions.
How much funding can be received?
Capital Assistance – Stream 1: Restoration of heritage assets Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Capital Assistance – Stream 1: Restoration of heritage assets program?
To be eligible for the Capital Assistance – Stream 1: Restoration of heritage assets program, you must:
Legal ownership or co-ownership
Eligible heritage property
What expenses are eligible under Capital Assistance – Stream 1: Restoration of heritage assets?
Restoration and preservation of eligible heritage properties
Fire protection system projects for cultural infrastructure
Universal accessibility improvements in heritage buildings with a public or cultural use
Archaeological work linked to eligible restoration or excavation projects
Where is the Capital Assistance – Stream 1: Restoration of heritage assets available?
The Capital Assistance – Stream 1: Restoration of heritage assets program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Capital Assistance – Stream 1: Restoration of heritage assets a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Capital Assistance – Stream 1: Restoration of heritage assets is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Capital Assistance – Stream 1: Restoration of heritage assets?
Capital Assistance – Stream 1: Restoration of heritage assets is funded by Government of Québec