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Cultural Fund
Support for innovative cultural initiatives in Bécancour
Offered by
MRC Bécancour
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 1,000 - $ 5,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Who can apply
- Artists, artisans, cultural workers and organizations, residents or non-residents, with cultural, artistic or heritage interests.
- See full eligibility
Overview
The Cultural Fund supports, on the territory of the MRC de Bécancour, projects by artists, artisans, cultural workers and organizations, with assistance of 1 000 $ to 5 000 $ covering up to 80 % of eligible expenses. It aims to support structuring and diverse cultural initiatives for the benefit of MRC residents.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $5,000
- Minimum funding
- $1,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 80%
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Bécancour
- Centre-du-Québec
- Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists, artisans, cultural workers and organizations, residents or non-residents, with cultural, artistic or heritage interests.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses already supported under another program from the MCC.
Eligible geographic areas
- Territory of the MRC de Bécancour
Activities funded
- Concrete projects, new projects or projects including one or more innovative elements in the work of the artist or organization.
How to apply
- Fill out the registration form that will soon be available on the MRC de Bécancour website.
- Send the application to the cultural development officer no later than midnight on each deadline date, by email, by mail or by direct delivery.
- For direct delivery, come during opening hours.
Documents Needed
- The registration form.
- The latest annual financial statements, if applicable.
- A letter of intent or commitment from partners, if applicable.
- The CV and artistic approach of the artists involved, if applicable, as well as any other relevant document.
Processing and Agreement
- Funding is paid in two installments, namely 70 % after the signing of the letter of commitment and 30 % following the analysis of the final report.
- The applicant must submit, within a maximum of 60 days following the end of the project, a report on the results, a detailed financial report, supporting documents and proof of compliance with the visibility rules.
- Failing to respect this commitment, the applicant may not submit a new project before 2 years.
- Any modification to the project must be validated with the cultural development advisor of the MRC de Bécancour.
Additional information
- The applicant must clearly indicate the contribution of public funds granted by the MRC and the MCC in the content disseminated, use the logos of the MRC de Bécancour and the Government of Quebec, and mention the Cultural Development Agreement in the main promotional documents; if the logo is not possible, they must at minimum mention the participation of the MRC and the MCC.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural Fund Program
What is the Cultural Fund?
The Cultural Fund supports, on the territory of the MRC de Bécancour, projects by artists, artisans, cultural workers and organizations, with assistance of 1 000 $ to 5 000 $ covering up to 80 % of eligible expenses. It aims to support structuring and diverse cultural initiatives for the benefit of MRC residents.
How much funding can be received?
Cultural Fund Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Cultural Fund program?
To be eligible for the Cultural Fund program, you must:
Artists, artisans, cultural workers and organizations
Residents or non-residents, with cultural, artistic or heritage interests
Who can I contact for more information about the Cultural Fund?
You can contact MRC Bécancour by email at j.wingen@mrcbecancour.qc.ca or by phone at 819 298-3300 poste 258.
Where is the Cultural Fund available?
The Cultural Fund program is available Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the Cultural Fund?
Cultural Fund is funded by MRC Bécancour