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Cultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program
Funding for municipal cultural partnership projects
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 24, 2025
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec
Overview
This program supports cultural agreements between municipalities and the Ministry, with funding of up to $1,000,000 per agreement. It funds short-term cultural and communication projects such as mediation, outreach, heritage, digital, and youth-related initiatives.
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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 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : January 24, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, 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
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- Municipal cultural development agreements
- Sectoral cultural partnership agreements
- Cultural projects in mediation, outreach, heritage, digital, youth, and community engagement
Documents Needed
- Application resolution
- Signed funding conditions document
- Eco-responsible management guidelines, if available
- Supporting documents for the proposal
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- Regional county municipalities (MRCs)
- Municipalities exercising some MRC powers
- Baie-James regional administration and delegated bodies
- Intermunicipal cultural organizations
Who is not eligible
- City of Montreal
- City of Quebec
- Metropolitan communities of Montreal and Quebec
- Public transit companies
- Municipal agents or mandataries
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, salaries, and service contracts linked to the project
- Training, writing, translation, design, printing, promotion, and communications
- Equipment rental or non-integrated equipment purchases needed for the project
- Travel in Quebec and non-recoverable taxes
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating costs and current activities
- Projects already completed or already funded by Quebec for the same project
- Books, magazines, and traditional or digital publishing costs
- Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, gifts, legal fees, and land or property purchases
- Recurrent projects, festivals, events, prizes, and international projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- All administrative regions of Quebec, except Montreal and Quebec City for project location
Processing and Agreement
- The Ministry reviews the application for admissibility after submission.
- Eligible applications are assessed against the program criteria.
- The Ministry may request corrections or additional information.
- If selected, the Ministry sends a funding proposal and the agreement is signed.
- Reporting is required annually, and for Volet 2 a partnership agreement sets out follow-up terms.
Additional information
- Applications for this program closed on January 24, 2025.
- The program is delivered through the Ministry’s regional offices and di@pason.
- A cultural policy may be required for some projects; for a Volet 1 agreement, a municipality without one may only apply for policy development.
- Projects funded under the agreement must follow government visibility rules.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program. 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 Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program?
This program supports cultural agreements between municipalities and the Ministry, with funding of up to $1,000,000 per agreement. It funds short-term cultural and communication projects such as mediation, outreach, heritage, digital, and youth-related initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Cultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Cultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program program?
To be eligible for the Cultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program program, you must:
Municipal or regional body
Short-term, non-recurring project
Culture-aligned initiative
What expenses are eligible under Cultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program?
Municipal cultural development agreements
Sectoral cultural partnership agreements
Cultural projects in mediation, outreach, heritage, digital, youth, and community engagement
Who can I contact for more information about the Cultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program?
You can contact Municipality of West Elgin by email at visibilite@mcc.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 888 380-8882.
Where is the Cultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program available?
The Cultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the Cultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program is a Other Support