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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
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 (MRC) 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.