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MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development
Support for cultural projects in Charlevoix-Est
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2024
- Closing date : December 31, 2024
Location
La Malbaie, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports cultural development projects in MRC Charlevoix-Est, with a maximum grant of 80% for nonprofits and 50% for municipalities. It funds innovative cultural activities, heritage initiatives, and community-based projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2024
- Closing date : December 31, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Charlevoix-Est
- La Malbaie
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Workshops to explore an art or craft
- Heritage building enhancement and interpretation circuits
- Heritage inventories
- Literary contests and community book features
- Storytelling activities in community settings
Documents Needed
- Grant application form
- Board or council resolution naming the project and representative
- Partner letters of commitment or support, if applicable
- Quotes or calls for tenders related to eligible expenses, if applicable
- Any other relevant supporting documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations offering cultural activities
- Municipalities
Who is not eligible
- Festivals and events
- Book publishing projects
- Recurring projects
- Organizations seeking operating support
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees and artist or speaker fees
- Activity participation fees
- Equipment rental
- Materials needed for the project
- Coordination, delivery, promotion, and travel costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the application is filed or accepted
- Operating expenses of an organization
- Debt service, loan repayment, or financing of a completed project
- Provincial and federal taxes
- Festivals, events, books, recurring projects, and organizational operations
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de Charlevoix-Est
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an analysis committee made up of representatives from the MRC and the Ministry of Culture and Communications.
- The committee recommends projects, and the council of mayors approves the prioritized projects.
- Successful applicants are notified of the decision.
- After approval, a funding agreement is signed, setting out commitments, costs, payment terms, publicity rules, and duration.
- A project activity report must be submitted within 30 days after completion.
Additional information
- The project must be completed by the end of December 2024.
- Applicants will be informed of the committee’s decision after review.
- A funding agreement is signed after approval.
- The MRC may publish the project name and grant amount.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development. 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 MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development?
This program supports cultural development projects in MRC Charlevoix-Est, with a maximum grant of 80% for nonprofits and 50% for municipalities. It funds innovative cultural activities, heritage initiatives, and community-based projects.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 31, 2024.
Who is eligible for the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development program?
To be eligible for the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development program, you must:
Must align with cultural objectives
Must finish by December 2024
Minimum 20% or 50% contribution required
What expenses are eligible under MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development?
Workshops to explore an art or craft
Heritage building enhancement and interpretation circuits
Heritage inventories
Literary contests and community book features
Storytelling activities in community settings
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development?
You can contact MRC Charlevoix-Est by email at catherine.gagnon@mrccharlevoixest.ca or by phone at 418 439-3947, poste 5905.
Where is the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development available?
The MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development program is available Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.