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Fiscal Sponsorship

Q: Who is eligible for the Fiscal Sponsorship program?

To be eligible for the Fiscal Sponsorship program, you must: Supported by the Conseil des arts de Montréal Fundraising activities approved by the Conseil Agreement obligations respected

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Fiscal Sponsorship?

You can contact Conseil des arts de Montréal.

Q: Where is the Fiscal Sponsorship available?

The Fiscal Sponsorship program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Is the Fiscal Sponsorship a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Fiscal Sponsorship is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Fiscal Sponsorship?

Fiscal Sponsorship is funded by Conseil des arts de Montréal

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Quebec, Canada

Enables approved fundraising with simplified donation administration

Grant and Funding

Conseil des arts de Montréal

Processing And Agreement

Other info

Overview

Fiscal sponsorship allows supported organizations to carry out fundraising activities approved by the Conseil des arts de Montréal under an agreement aligned with CRA standards. The Conseil may pay a larger subsidy when the fundraising generates new revenue and the management agreement obligations are met.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Develop strategic partnerships

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : November 12, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Location

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

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Fundraising activities approved by the Conseil des arts de Montréal and carried out under an agreement.
Experimentation with fundraising strategies within the program framework.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 18,500

Pilot a CRA-compliant fundraising campaign with donor acquisition tools

$ 17,200

Build major-gift and monthly-donor fundraising systems under fiscal sponsorship

Eligibility

The organization must be supported by the Conseil des arts de Montréal.
The organization must carry out fundraising activities approved by the Conseil under an agreement.
The organization must comply with the obligations set out in the management agreement.

Who is eligible?

Organizations supported by the Conseil des arts de Montréal.

Eligible geographic areas

Island of Montréal

Processing and Agreement

Applications are processed approximately fourteen to sixteen weeks following the application deadline.
Fundraising activities are carried out within a formal agreement framework aligned with CRA standards.
The Conseil may increase the subsidy when new revenue is generated and the agreement obligations are met.

Additional information

Fiscal sponsorship is designed to meet Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) standards.
The program helps supported organizations test fundraising strategies while reducing administrative and fiscal management of donations.
The processing time is approximately fourteen to sixteen weeks following the application deadline.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Fiscal Sponsorship Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Fiscal Sponsorship. 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.