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City of Drummondville — Cultural Development Agreement
Municipal support for local cultural initiatives
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Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Deadline
November 8, 2026
Location
Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Non-profit organizations, mandated organizations, schools, artists, and collectives of amateur and professional artists working in Drummondville's territory.
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Overview
The Drummondville cultural development agreement supports projects led by organizations, artists and collectives working in the territory, with assistance of up to 75 % to promote access, participation and cultural vitality. It supports creations, cultural mediation and dissemination or awareness activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Drummondville
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
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Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Cultural creations
- Mediation or dissemination activities
- Awareness-raising actions
- Civic experiences fostering rapprochement between the population and culture
Documents Needed
- Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations, mandated organizations, schools, artists, and collectives of amateur and professional artists working in Drummondville's territory.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees
- Coordination fees
- Study and documentation fees
- Materials intended for participants and necessary for the project
- Purchase of non-integrated equipment, necessary for the project and not available for rent
- Artist fees for facilitation, cultural mediation, training, creation or dissemination
- Travel and training expenses in Quebec outside Drummondville territory, directly related to the project
- Transport costs enabling participants to travel to the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred or committed before the application is accepted
- Expenses related to the organization's operations
- Fees for editing, printing or traditional or digital publication of a book or journal
- Costs related to an operating deficit, loan repayment or replenishment of working capital
- Expenses for alcoholic beverages, tobacco and cannabis, as well as liquor permit and meeting permit fees
- Expenses for the purchase of gifts, including gift cards
Eligible geographic areas
- Drummondville territory
Selection criteria
- Originality (10 %), quality and relevance (20 %), project impact (20 %).
- Community involvement (20 %), budget and feasibility (20 %), benefit for the community (10 %).
- Comparative analysis of projects based on the balance of the targeted sectors, the novelty, and the distinction from projects already supported by other programs.
How to apply
- Download and save the application form on a computer before filling it out.
- Fill out the application on a computer.
- Send the file by email to artsetculture@drummondville.ca.
- Submit the application no later than the 8 November 2026.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Arts, Culture and Library Department.
- The analyses are subject to approval by the MCC and the municipal council.
- Decisions are made following budget adoption, generally at the end of January or the beginning of February.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Drummondville — Cultural Development Agreement Program
What is the City of Drummondville — Cultural Development Agreement?
The Drummondville cultural development agreement supports projects led by organizations, artists and collectives working in the territory, with assistance of up to 75 % to promote access, participation and cultural vitality. It supports creations, cultural mediation and dissemination or awareness activities.
How much funding can be received?
City of Drummondville — Cultural Development Agreement Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is November 8, 2026.
Who is eligible for the City of Drummondville — Cultural Development Agreement program?
To be eligible for the City of Drummondville — Cultural Development Agreement program, you must:
Cultural project meeting one or more program objectives.
Project targeting the population as the ultimate beneficiary and offering free or low-cost activities.
One-time, non-recurring project, to be completed no later than the 15 December 2027.
What expenses are eligible under City of Drummondville — Cultural Development Agreement?
Cultural creations
Mediation or dissemination activities
Awareness-raising actions
Civic experiences fostering rapprochement between the population and culture
Who can I contact for more information about the City of Drummondville — Cultural Development Agreement?
You can contact City of Drummondville by email at artsetculture@drummondville.ca.
Where is the City of Drummondville — Cultural Development Agreement available?
The City of Drummondville — Cultural Development Agreement program is available the province of Quebec.