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Cultural Projects for School-age Youth Component
Funding for Indigenous youth cultural projects
Offered by
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
May 17, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports Indigenous cultural development projects for school-age youth. It can provide up to $50,000 to fund activities that promote Indigenous cultures and include public communication of results.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Cultural activities for Indigenous school-age youth
- Projects that promote Indigenous cultures
- Initiatives with public communication of activities and results
Documents Needed
- Project schedule
- Project description and goals
- Detailed project budget
- Most recent financial statements, for organizations
- Board resolution authorizing the application
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Public authorities
- Indigenous organizations, companies, or community groups
- Indigenous educational, cultural, recreational, or community centres
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations
- Governmental organizations
- Non-Indigenous organizations without an Indigenous partnership
- Applicants registered in RENA or in default on previous Québec financial assistance obligations
Eligible expenses
- Labour costs, including benefits
- Rental of property or equipment
- Purchase of materials or equipment
- Consulting and reporting fees
- Advertising, travel, and administration costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before official project acceptance
- Awards, scholarships, and gala events
- Routine operating activities of the organization
- Fixed assets and leasehold improvements
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the call for projects objectives
- Clarity of objectives and project description
- Team experience and ability to deliver the project
- Feasibility of budget, financing, and schedule
- Project impact on culture and communications outreach
How to apply
- Step 1:
- Complete the online application form in Diapason or request a paper form
- Prepare the project description, budget, schedule, and supporting information
- Step 2:
- Attach required documents, including financial statements and board resolution for organizations
- Include partner information and team details
- Step 3:
- Submit the application online or send the paper version to the Ministère’s regional office
- Ensure the application is received by the annual deadline set by the Ministère
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministère, with external expertise used if needed
- Requests may be found ineligible if incomplete or inaccurate
- The applicant may need to correct deficiencies during the review period
- An agreement must be signed before payment is made
- Accountability reporting is required after completion or at the end of the project
Additional information
- The program is divided into three components.
- Applications are normally submitted online through the Diapason service.
- Paper applications may be submitted on request.
- Applications must follow the annual dates set by the Ministère.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural Projects for School-age Youth Component Program
What is the Cultural Projects for School-age Youth Component?
This program supports Indigenous cultural development projects for school-age youth. It can provide up to $50,000 to fund activities that promote Indigenous cultures and include public communication of results.
How much funding can be received?
Cultural Projects for School-age Youth Component Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Cultural Projects for School-age Youth Component program?
To be eligible for the Cultural Projects for School-age Youth Component program, you must:
Non-profit legal entity in Quebec
Indigenous youth-focused cultural project
Previous grant obligations met
What expenses are eligible under Cultural Projects for School-age Youth Component?
Cultural activities for Indigenous school-age youth
Projects that promote Indigenous cultures
Initiatives with public communication of activities and results
Where is the Cultural Projects for School-age Youth Component available?
The Cultural Projects for School-age Youth Component program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Cultural Projects for School-age Youth Component a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cultural Projects for School-age Youth Component is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Cultural Projects for School-age Youth Component?
Cultural Projects for School-age Youth Component is funded by Government of Québec