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Financial assistance for the Culture Scientific Stream
Science culture support for school activities
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Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Non-profit organizations, collective enterprises, and for-profit organizations legally constituted under Quebec law, registered for at least two years and established in Quebec to do business and operate an enterprise.
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Overview
The Science Culture stream of La culture à l’école supports Quebec organizations to promote scientific culture among students. It funds in-class or videoconference workshops, school outings, and related eligible transportation, meals, accommodation, and vehicle allowances.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Research
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Science and technology workshops held in class, or by videoconference under certain conditions
- School outings to visit science culture organizations
Documents Needed
- Completed application form in French in editable PDF format
- Signed application form
- Proof of authority if the signer is not listed in the REQ
- At least one signed school support letter
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations, collective enterprises, and for-profit organizations legally constituted under Quebec law, registered for at least two years and established in Quebec to do business and operate an enterprise.
- School organizations, including school service centres and school boards, and educational institutions recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation or the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur.
- Santé Québec and Quebec health and social services network institutions.
- Municipalities, cities, regional county municipalities, organizations with similar activities, and OBNLs constituted under the Cities and Towns Act.
- Indigenous communities represented by their band council with an establishment in Quebec, and state-owned companies or companies controlled directly or indirectly by a provincial or federal government.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations listed temporarily or permanently in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics, including subcontractors there and expected to perform work under the project.
- Organizations that failed to meet obligations during the two years before the application after formal notice related to a previous financial assistance grant from a Quebec government ministry or body.
- Organizations under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
- Organizations with ethical conduct that could tarnish the Government of Quebec’s image of integrity and probity.
- Organizations whose main business concerns controversial weapons, fossil fuels, gambling, violent games or combat sports involving living species, sexual exploitation, or tobacco and drug production, sales or services.
Eligible expenses
- Honoraria for representatives of science culture organizations
- Travel and transportation costs for workshop representatives and student outings
- Accommodation and meal expenses for eligible trips
- Specialized consumable or non-reusable materials, books, and equipment rental
- Preparation and administration costs, including supply teacher costs, technical and IT support, printing, stationery, photocopies, and entrance fees for school visits
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- School outings to a location that is not on the Liste des organismes de culture scientifique
- Shows, professional or not, presented at school or in a professional venue
- Permanent equipment purchases, including stage equipment, computer equipment, and still cameras or video cameras
- Teacher training and training for science culture organizations
- Operating costs of science culture organizations
Selection criteria
- Mission and development objectives are assessed for relevance to the program, the Programme de formation de l’école québécoise, the vocational training programs, the adult general education programs, and government priorities: 15 points.
- The organization’s scientific or technological activity offer, and the experience and scientific and pedagogical training of the animation team, are assessed: 35 points.
- The example of a scientific or technological activity for school audiences is assessed for scientific and pedagogical quality, active participation, preparatory and follow-up learning, positive impacts, and complementarity with the official education programs: 50 points.
- Applications scoring at least 70 points may be placed on the List of Science Culture Organizations, and the Ministry may impose special conditions.
How to apply
- Complete the application form in French, sign it, and attach all required documents.
- Send the application by email to demande.culture.scientifique@economie.gouv.qc.ca from an organization email address that matches the person responsible identified in the form, with the subject line Demande d’inscription_Nom de l’organisme.
- Send the email no later than Monday, March 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Processing and Agreement
- An electronic acknowledgement of receipt is sent within two business days after submission.
- Eligible applications are reviewed by the Ministry’s administrative units in collaboration with the Ministère de l’Éducation.
- The maximum time between the filing deadline and evaluation is 30 business days.
- The Ministry communicates its decision within 15 business days after the decision is made.
- The organization may be reassessed after three years, and the Ministry can remove it from the list if it fails to meet its responsibilities and commitments.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance for the Culture Scientific Stream Program
What is the Financial assistance for the Culture Scientific Stream?
The Science Culture stream of La culture à l’école supports Quebec organizations to promote scientific culture among students. It funds in-class or videoconference workshops, school outings, and related eligible transportation, meals, accommodation, and vehicle allowances.
How much funding can be received?
Financial assistance for the Culture Scientific Stream Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Financial assistance for the Culture Scientific Stream program?
To be eligible for the Financial assistance for the Culture Scientific Stream program, you must:
Up-to-date website
Mission and service offer mainly scientific or technological
At least one school support letter
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for the Culture Scientific Stream?
Science and technology workshops held in class, or by videoconference under certain conditions
School outings to visit science culture organizations
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance for the Culture Scientific Stream?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at demande.culture.scientifique@economie.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1-866-680-1884.
Where is the Financial assistance for the Culture Scientific Stream available?
The Financial assistance for the Culture Scientific Stream program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Financial assistance for the Culture Scientific Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial assistance for the Culture Scientific Stream is a Grant and Funding