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Cultural Development Fund
Financial support for community-led cultural projects in La Vallée-du-Richelieu
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : December 8, 2025
- Closing date : February 8, 2026
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Cultural Development Fund of the MRC de La Vallée-du-Richelieu provides financial support for community-initiated cultural projects, aiming to implement the region's cultural policy. The program funds a variety of cultural initiatives, but the maximum funding amount is not specified in the provided information.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : December 8, 2025
- Closing date : February 8, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Enhancement and promotion of the local and regional cultural offer.
- Support for consultation and partnership between various cultural organizations and/or artists.
- Inter-sectoral projects promoting synergies between the cultural sector and other sectors (agricultural, community, education, health, or business).
- Initiatives supporting cultural entrepreneurship for the development of innovative business models.
- Cultural projects integrating the enhancement of heritage, cultural mediation, or social cohesion (inclusion, diversity, sense of belonging).
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations (related to the cultural sector)
- Non-profit cooperatives working in culture
- Artists, professional authors, and self-employed workers in the cultural sector
Who is not eligible
- School boards and schools.
- Municipalities.
- Private companies (for-profit companies).
Eligible expenses
- Remuneration and social charges of personnel dedicated exclusively to the project as well as regular staff for the time spent on the project (supporting documents required).
- Professional fees and honoraria.
- Costs of renting equipment or premises.
- Purchase of specialized materials or equipment essential for the completion of the project (limited to 50% of the project cost, except for digital projects, when renting is not possible or less economical).
- Study and consulting fees.
- Promotion costs related to the project.
- Purchases of rights related to the project.
- Specialized training costs directly related to the project.
- Travel costs necessary for the completion of the project.
- Any other justified expense recognized as eligible by the selection committee.
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses or organizations located in one of the 13 municipalities of the MRC of La Vallée-du-Richelieu: Beloeil, Carignan, Chambly, McMasterville, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Otterburn Park, Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, Saint-Basile-le-Grand, Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu, Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu, and Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil.
Additional information
- The Cultural Development Fund was established in 2012, with interruptions in 2016 and 2017.
- The current project submission period runs from December 8, 2025, to February 8, 2026.
- The fund operates through an agreement with the Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC).
- Applicants are required to submit all mandatory documents alongside the project submission form.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural Development Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cultural Development Fund. 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 Fund?
The Cultural Development Fund of the MRC de La Vallée-du-Richelieu provides financial support for community-initiated cultural projects, aiming to implement the region's cultural policy. The program funds a variety of cultural initiatives, but the maximum funding amount is not specified in the provided information.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 8, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Cultural Development Fund program?
To be eligible for the Cultural Development Fund program, you must:
The project must be submitted by a member of the community.
Submission of a fully completed project application form and required documents.
What expenses are eligible under Cultural Development Fund?
Enhancement and promotion of the local and regional cultural offer.
Support for consultation and partnership between various cultural organizations and/or artists.
Inter-sectoral projects promoting synergies between the cultural sector and other sectors (agricultural, community, education, health, or business).
Initiatives supporting cultural entrepreneurship for the development of innovative business models.
Cultural projects integrating the enhancement of heritage, cultural mediation, or social cohesion (inclusion, diversity, sense of belonging).
Who can I contact for more information about the Cultural Development Fund?
You can contact RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR) by email at dev.culturel@mrcvr.ca.
Where is the Cultural Development Fund available?
The Cultural Development Fund program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the Cultural Development Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cultural Development Fund is a Grant and Funding