Data standardization support program

• Project description
• Detailed project budget
• Partner letters of commitment, if applicable
• Team presentation, including subcontractors
• Signed funding conditions agreement

Who is eligible?

• Non-profit organizations incorporated under Quebec or Canadian law
• Cooperatives incorporated under Quebec or Canadian law
• Private for-profit companies incorporated under Quebec or Canadian law

Who is not eligible

• Individuals operating sole proprietorships
• Government departments, health and education institutions, and certain Quebec government bodies
• Universities and research centers
• Organizations listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts
• Bankrupt or insolvent organizations

Eligible expenses

• Equipment, technology, and tool design, development, acquisition, or adaptation costs
• Subcontracting fees and professional fees
• Study and consulting fees
• Staff training costs
• Labour costs, including benefits
• Administrative costs up to 5%
• Contingency costs up to 10%

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• General operating costs and routine activities
• Expenses already supported by another Ministry program or state-owned enterprise
• Costs incurred before the grant announcement letter is signed
• Debt financing, loan repayment, or financing of a project already completed
• Land or building acquisition costs

Eligible geographic areas

• Quebec

• Alignment with the program’s purpose and objectives (35%)
• Quality of the data management plan (30%)
• Experience and competence of the project team, including external resources (35%)
• Compliance with recognized sector standards (15%)
• Feasibility, realism, and budget quality (45% combined)
• Technological relevance, sustainability, and ecosystem data impact (30% combined)
• Bonus for projects outside Quebec City and Montreal metro areas (+10%)
• Bonus for regular open data publication (+5%)

• Step 1: Register in di@pason
  • Create or update your partner client profile in the online system.
  • Complete registration at least one week before the deadline when possible.
• Step 2: Prepare the application package
  • Complete the project description and detailed budget.
  • Prepare partner letters, team details, timeline, and data management plan.
  • Gather any supplier quotes, signed conditions, and latest financial statements.
• Step 3: Submit the application
  • Complete the online form in di@pason.
  • Upload the required documents and submit according to the program calendar.
• Step 4: Follow up during review
  • Provide any additional information or documents requested by the Ministry.
  • Correct deficiencies within the deadlines set by the Ministry.

• Applications are reviewed by the Ministry with CALQ and SODEC
• Applications are assessed in two stages, with a minimum score required to reach the second stage
• The Ministry may limit the number of selected projects to respect available funding
• Applicants are notified through the Ministry’s review process and may receive a lower funding offer

• Recipients must provide a project accountability report within 3 months after project end.
• A mandatory results follow-up is required 12 months after project completion.
• The Ministry may verify the use of funding at any time.
• The funding conditions agreement must be signed by the beneficiary.