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Source verified July 8, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
November 22, 2026
Opened September 16, 2026
Location
Saint-Eustache, Laurentides, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Artists and artisans born in Saint-Eustache, living there, or having reach across the Saint-Eustache territory.
See full eligibility
Overview
This program recognizes outstanding people, athletes, cultural artists, and organizations in Saint-Eustache. It highlights community, sporting, and cultural contributions, with awards, medals, and selected bursaries for eligible sports achievements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saint-Eustache
- Laurentides
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Recognition of exceptional community contributions.
- Recognition of sporting achievements and dedication.
- Recognition of cultural excellence and local impact.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae
- Recent photo
- Supporting details of achievements or accomplishments
- Player list with contact details, where required
- School report card, for sports applications
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists and artisans born in Saint-Eustache, living there, or having reach across the Saint-Eustache territory.
- Businesses, organizations, and collectives established in Saint-Eustache.
Who is not eligible
- City employees
- Current municipal council members
- Members of the jury or selection committee
- People with a criminal record, for the Order of Saint-Eustache
- Self-nominations, where not allowed
Eligible geographic areas
- Saint-Eustache, Quebec
Selection criteria
- Qualité artistique (50 %): qualité des réalisations (30 %), intérêt du parcours (15 %), clarté du dossier et qualité de l’argumentaire (5 %).
- Rayonnement artistique (50 %): apport de la personne candidate à sa communauté et au dynamisme culturel eustachois (20 %), importance de la diffusion des œuvres de la personne candidate dans sa région (20 %), impact de la contribution artistique par rapport au champ disciplinaire (10 %).
How to apply
- Step 1: Check the applicable category
- Choose the relevant distinction, sports merit, or cultural award.
- Step 2: Prepare the nomination file
- Gather the required form, supporting details, and any requested attachments.
- Step 3: Complete the online form
- Fill out the official nomination form for the selected category.
- Step 4: Submit before the deadline
- Send the application online before the closing date.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a jury or selection committee.
- Finalists and recipients are then announced at a recognition event or gala.
- A jury determines the laureates.
- A funding agreement is not mentioned in the available information.
Additional information
- No handwritten text is accepted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Distinctions Program
What is the Distinctions?
This program recognizes outstanding people, athletes, cultural artists, and organizations in Saint-Eustache. It highlights community, sporting, and cultural contributions, with awards, medals, and selected bursaries for eligible sports achievements.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on September 16, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Distinctions program?
To be eligible for the Distinctions program, you must:
Artists and artisans must be born in Saint-Eustache, live there, or have reach across the Saint-Eustache territory.
Businesses, organizations, and collectives must be established in Saint-Eustache.
Nominations must have contributed to the cultural vitality of Saint-Eustache.
What expenses are eligible under Distinctions?
Recognition of exceptional community contributions.
Recognition of sporting achievements and dedication.
Recognition of cultural excellence and local impact.
Who can I contact for more information about the Distinctions?
You can contact Saint-Eustache by email at sem@saint-eustache.ca or by phone at 4509745000.
Where is the Distinctions available?
The Distinctions program is available Laurentides, Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the Distinctions?
Distinctions is funded by Saint-Eustache