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Data standardization support program
Supports data standardization for cultural organizations
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program provides up to $50,000 in funding to support data standardization projects for cultural organizations. It helps eligible applicants upgrade databases and data management practices to align with recognized sector standards.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Upgrading existing databases to standardize descriptive data
- Creating or improving data management tools for cultural information
- Adjusting database structures to align with recognized sector standards
Documents Needed
- Project description
- Detailed project budget
- Partner letters of commitment, if applicable
- Team presentation, including subcontractors
- Signed funding conditions agreement
Eligibility
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
Processing and Agreement
- 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
Additional information
- 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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Data standardization support program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Data standardization support 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 Data standardization support program?
The program provides up to $50,000 in funding to support data standardization projects for cultural organizations. It helps eligible applicants upgrade databases and data management practices to align with recognized sector standards.
How much funding can be received?
Data standardization support program Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Data standardization support program program?
To be eligible for the Data standardization support program program, you must:
Legal entity in Quebec or Canada
Head office in Quebec
Project based on a recognized sector standard
What expenses are eligible under Data standardization support program?
Upgrading existing databases to standardize descriptive data
Creating or improving data management tools for cultural information
Adjusting database structures to align with recognized sector standards
Who can I contact for more information about the Data standardization support program?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at culturenumerique@mcc.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Data standardization support program available?
The Data standardization support program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Data standardization support program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Data standardization support program is a Grant and Funding