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Cultural Development Agreement
Supports local cultural development projects in Quebec
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Quebec
Overview
This program supports cultural development agreements for municipalities and MRCs in Quebec. It funds cultural actions, including mediation, heritage enhancement, youth activities, and other projects that strengthen local cultural vitality, with up to $1,000,000 per agreement.
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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 : 1,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Capitale-Nationale
- 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
- Local cultural development actions
- Citizen participation and cultural mediation activities
- Heritage enhancement projects
- Youth-focused cultural projects
- Territorial cultural collaboration and networking
Documents Needed
- Resolution on the application
- Signed funding conditions document
- Eco-responsibility guidelines, if available
- Financial plan
- Supporting documents relevant to the application
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- MRCs
- Municipal entities with some MRC powers
- Regional intermunicipal boards
- Local non-profit and educational cultural partners in Charlevoix
Who is not eligible
- Municipal organizations acting only as agents or mandataries
- Organizations linked to municipalities with majority elected boards
- Entities listed in the public contracts non-eligibility register
- Municipalities of Montréal and Québec
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, contracts, studies, diagnostics, consultations, training, writing, translation, graphic work, printing, promotion, and communications
- Client materials, venue rental, non-integrated equipment, artist fees, and travel in Quebec
- Non-reimbursed taxes
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating costs, recurring projects, and projects already completed
- Infrastructure, immobilization, restoration, and land or property purchases
- Books, magazines, prizes, grants, festivals, fundraising, and profit-making activities
- Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, gifts, legal fees, and equipment maintenance or warranty costs
- Costs already funded by the Government of Quebec for the same project
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Administrative regions outside Montréal and Québec
- Specific participating territories in the program
Processing and Agreement
- Application reviewed for admissibility
- Eligible requests are assessed against program criteria
- Selected applicants receive a financial proposal
- Agreement is signed before funding is paid
- Annual and final reporting are required
Additional information
- Applications are handled through the di@pason online system.
- The program includes a follow-up and accountability process.
- Public visibility rules apply to funded projects.
- Some measures have specific funding envelopes, including youth and seniors.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural Development Agreement Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cultural Development Agreement. 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 Cultural Development Agreement?
This program supports cultural development agreements for municipalities and MRCs in Quebec. It funds cultural actions, including mediation, heritage enhancement, youth activities, and other projects that strengthen local cultural vitality, with up to $1,000,000 per agreement.
How much funding can be received?
Cultural Development Agreement Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Cultural Development Agreement program?
To be eligible for the Cultural Development Agreement program, you must:
Municipality or MRC
Cultural action
Designated lead resource
What expenses are eligible under Cultural Development Agreement?
Local cultural development actions
Citizen participation and cultural mediation activities
Heritage enhancement projects
Youth-focused cultural projects
Territorial cultural collaboration and networking
Who can I contact for more information about the Cultural Development Agreement?
You can contact Municipality of West Elgin by email at availlancourt@mrccharlevoix.ca or by phone at 418-435-2639.
Where is the Cultural Development Agreement available?
The Cultural Development Agreement program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the Cultural Development Agreement a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cultural Development Agreement is a Partnering and Collaboration