Closed
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $2,000 in non-repayable funding for cultural initiatives in La Côte-de-Gaspé. It supports cultural projects such as exhibitions, new cultural events, and book-related animation activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- La Côte-de-Gaspé
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- 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
- Production and presentation of cultural projects
- Art exhibitions
- New cultural events
- Book-related animation activities
Documents Needed
- Financial assistance application form
- Supporting invoices for eligible expenses
- Proof of visibility for the project
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Organizations based in La Côte-de-Gaspé
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses
- Organizations without a head office in the MRC of La Côte-de-Gaspé
Eligible expenses
- Purchase or rental of equipment and materials
- Professional fees
- Travel and accommodation costs
- Room rental
- Advertising and promotion costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Core operating costs
- Recurring projects
- Strictly performance-based projects
- Capital, infrastructure, and restoration projects
- Awards, prizes, fundraising, meal costs, salaries, supplies, barter, and volunteer time
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of La Côte-de-Gaspé
Selection criteria
- Fit with the fund criteria
- Availability of credits
- Contribution to the cultural vitality and diversity of La Côte-de-Gaspé
- Complementarity with other funding tools
How to apply
- Step 1: Get the application form
- Download the financial aid request form from the MRC documents section.
- Step 2: Prepare the file
- Complete the form and prepare the supporting documents for the project.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed request to the MRC of La Côte-de-Gaspé.
- Step 4: Await the decision
- The MRC reviews the file and the general management makes the decision.
Processing and Agreement
- The MRC’s cultural development advisor prepares the application file.
- The application is reviewed by the MRC for available credits and project fit with the fund criteria.
- The general management makes the funding decision.
- Confirmation of funding is sent to the promoter.
- Final payment requires supporting documents and proof of visibility.
Additional information
- A completed financial aid application form is available in the MRC documents section.
- The project must be carried out on the territory of La Côte-de-Gaspé.
- The organization must be headquartered in the MRC of La Côte-de-Gaspé.
- Public activities must be free or low-cost.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural Animation Support Fund Program
What is the Cultural Animation Support Fund?
This program provides up to $2,000 in non-repayable funding for cultural initiatives in La Côte-de-Gaspé. It supports cultural projects such as exhibitions, new cultural events, and book-related animation activities.
How much funding can be received?
Cultural Animation Support Fund Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Cultural Animation Support Fund program?
To be eligible for the Cultural Animation Support Fund program, you must:
Registered non-profit organization
Head office in La Côte-de-Gaspé
Project carried out locally
What expenses are eligible under Cultural Animation Support Fund?
Production and presentation of cultural projects
Art exhibitions
New cultural events
Book-related animation activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Cultural Animation Support Fund?
You can contact MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC) by email at julie.pineault@cotedegaspe.ca or by phone at 418 368-7000 poste 229.
Where is the Cultural Animation Support Fund available?
The Cultural Animation Support Fund program is available Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.
Is the Cultural Animation Support Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cultural Animation Support Fund is a Grant and Funding