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Financial Relief Program
Québec support for interdisciplinary school culture projects
Latest source updateLast Update: June 29, 2026Latest change: The Financial Relief Program now shows revised eligibility, application steps, funding amounts of $15,000 to $25,000, and support limited to ABA Classroom Levels 1 or 2 plus Summer Camp Respite.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 29, 2026
Latest change: The Financial Relief Program now shows revised eligibility, application steps, funding amounts of $15,000 to $25,000, and support limited to ABA Classroom Levels 1 or 2 plus Summer Camp Respite.
Financial Relief Program details updated
The Financial Relief Program page now shows revised eligibility and scope, including ABA Classroom Level 1 or Level 2 and Summer Camp Respite, with the application window listed as closed. The application process and timeline details are also more specific: applicants can apply online, by mail, or by phone, and decisions are stated to be sent between January 1 and February 15, 2026, after the application period closes on November 31, 2025. Funding is now shown as a one-time program fee credit ranging from $15,000 to $25,000, with approved families asked to complete next steps within 2 weeks of notification.
Funding available
$ 15,000 - $ 25,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Montréal, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Programme québécois soutenant financièrement des projets de culture à l’école menés dans le cadre du volet Thématiques et interdisciplinarité (Culture d’ici). Il appuie des projets pédagogiques interdisciplinaires réalisés pendant l’année scolaire en cours avec des partenaires culturels régionaux ou de régions périphériques.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montréal
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- People with disabilities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Interdisciplinary projects carried out in collaboration with cultural partners.
- Projects involving at least two disciplines of the Programme de formation de l’école québécoise.
- Projects taking place during class hours under teacher responsibility.
Documents Needed
- Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment or Canada Child Benefit statement
- Two most recent pay stubs, if available
- Ontario Autism Program funding statement, if available
- Proof of address or OAP number
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artistes ou écrivains.
Who is not eligible
- Projects already supported by another Quebec cultural or education program.
- Projects based only on technique or theory without cultural reference.
- One-off workshops, conferences, or shows without active student participation.
- Fundraising activities.
- Events replacing a feasible school outing.
Eligible expenses
- Honoraria for cultural partners.
- Travel expenses.
- Stay expenses.
- Taxes added to partner honoraria, when applicable.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects already supported under a programme or measure of the ministère de la Culture et des Communications, the ministère de l’Éducation, the ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur, or the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec.
- Activities focused only on learning a technique or theoretical knowledge without cultural reference and that do not develop disciplinary competencies.
- One-off workshops, conferences, or shows without active student participation in the classroom context.
- Fundraising activities for a school, a school service centre, or a school board.
- Shows or activities organized as a replacement for a school outing, where such an outing is feasible.
Eligible geographic areas
- Public schools offering pre-school, primary, secondary, vocational, or adult education services in Quebec.
Selection criteria
- Consistency with the program’s goal of integrating culture at school.
- Clarity of the educational purpose and links to school competencies.
- Relevance of the teacher-led activities.
- Expected benefits for students, partners, teachers, and the school community.
How to apply
- The school staff responsible must contact a regional cultural partner or a partner from a peripheral region.
- The responsible person and the cultural partner discuss the content of the activity, its duration, and the preparation to be done with students.
- Pieces justificatives must be provided from the project submission if the partner has worked with a youth clientele for more than two years.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an evaluation committee.
- Decisions are announced in December 2025.
- When the result is known, a service contract must be signed between the school authority and the cultural partner.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial Relief Program Program
What is the Financial Relief Program?
Programme québécois soutenant financièrement des projets de culture à l’école menés dans le cadre du volet Thématiques et interdisciplinarité (Culture d’ici). Il appuie des projets pédagogiques interdisciplinaires réalisés pendant l’année scolaire en cours avec des partenaires culturels régionaux ou de régions périphériques.
How much funding can be received?
Financial Relief Program Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Financial Relief Program program?
To be eligible for the Financial Relief Program program, you must:
Current school year projects.
Projects in public schools.
Projects linked to at least two disciplines.
What expenses are eligible under Financial Relief Program?
Interdisciplinary projects carried out in collaboration with cultural partners.
Projects involving at least two disciplines of the Programme de formation de l’école québécoise.
Projects taking place during class hours under teacher responsibility.
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial Relief Program?
You can contact Geneva Centre for Autism (GCA) by email at subsidy@autism.net or by phone at 416-322-7877 ext 332.
Where is the Financial Relief Program available?
The Financial Relief Program program is available Montréal, Ontario.
Is the Financial Relief Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial Relief Program is a Grant and Funding