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Financial Assistance Program for Local and Regional Celebrations of Quebec’s National Holiday — Stream 1: Support for Local Celebrations
Funding for local Quebec National Holiday celebrations
Last Update: May 7, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,750
Timeline
- Open Date : February 10, 2026
- Closing date : March 20, 2026
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports local Quebec National Holiday celebrations across all regions. It funds festive, non-partisan activities held on June 23 and/or 24, including the required ceremonial elements and promotion.
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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
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,750 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 10, 2026
- Closing date : March 20, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Use of the updated activity categories in the PAF platform
- Organization of family, protocol, historical, arts and culture, parade, games, kiosk, meal, and performance activities
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Supporting documents requested by the Ministry or regional agent
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Municipal organizations
- Public, parapublic, or private organizations serving people with mobility barriers
- First Nations and Inuit public authorities
Who is not eligible
- Sole proprietorships
- Private for-profit businesses, except eligible accommodation providers serving people with mobility barriers
- Ministries, educational institutions, universities, and research centres
- Organizations listed in the public contracts ineligibility register
- Organizations facing insolvency or bankruptcy
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees, subcontracting, and copyright licenses
- Insurance, permits, and site security
- Travel, material transport, equipment or venue rental
- Purchase of materials, promotion, and results measurement
- Unreimbursed taxes for nonprofits, administration, and contingency costs within limits
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Prizes, trophies, and fireworks
- Recurring operating or regular overhead expenses
- Food and alcohol costs other than the celebration cake
- Debt repayment, financing, or projects already completed
- Projects or expenses outside Quebec, or already funded by another government program
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- All regions of Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The regional agent reviews the application for admissibility.
- A selection committee evaluates eligible projects and assigns a score.
- Applicants receive a decision letter after the committee review.
- Approved projects are subject to a funding amount that may differ from the request.
- A final report must be accepted before the balance is paid.
Additional information
- Projects must use the official Quebec National Holiday signature and government visibility rules.
- Required annual reporting and supporting evidence must be submitted after the celebrations.
- The program is part of the Quebec National Holiday celebrations framework across all regions.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial Assistance Program for Local and Regional Celebrations of Quebec’s National Holiday — Stream 1: Support for Local Celebrations Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial Assistance Program for Local and Regional Celebrations of Quebec’s National Holiday — Stream 1: Support for Local Celebrations. 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 Financial Assistance Program for Local and Regional Celebrations of Quebec’s National Holiday — Stream 1: Support for Local Celebrations?
This program supports local Quebec National Holiday celebrations across all regions. It funds festive, non-partisan activities held on June 23 and/or 24, including the required ceremonial elements and promotion.
How much funding can be received?
Financial Assistance Program for Local and Regional Celebrations of Quebec’s National Holiday — Stream 1: Support for Local Celebrations Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,750 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 20, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Financial Assistance Program for Local and Regional Celebrations of Quebec’s National Holiday — Stream 1: Support for Local Celebrations program?
To be eligible for the Financial Assistance Program for Local and Regional Celebrations of Quebec’s National Holiday — Stream 1: Support for Local Celebrations program, you must:
Legally constituted for 12+ months
Head office and main establishment in Quebec
Project held in Quebec on June 23 and/or 24
What expenses are eligible under Financial Assistance Program for Local and Regional Celebrations of Quebec’s National Holiday — Stream 1: Support for Local Celebrations?
Use of the updated activity categories in the PAF platform
Organization of family, protocol, historical, arts and culture, parade, games, kiosk, meal, and performance activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial Assistance Program for Local and Regional Celebrations of Quebec’s National Holiday — Stream 1: Support for Local Celebrations?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at FeteNationale@mcc.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Financial Assistance Program for Local and Regional Celebrations of Quebec’s National Holiday — Stream 1: Support for Local Celebrations available?
The Financial Assistance Program for Local and Regional Celebrations of Quebec’s National Holiday — Stream 1: Support for Local Celebrations program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.