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Free Collection of Materials at Certain Ecocentres
Free materials for professional artists and cultural organizations
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program lets professional artists and professional cultural organizations in Québec obtain materials free of charge from certain municipal ecocentres. It supports artistic and cultural projects and includes materials such as wood, gypsum, panels, televisions, and chairs.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Quebec City
- Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists
- Professional cultural organizations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Collection of residual domestic hazardous waste (RDD), including paint, oil, batteries, varnish, and propane.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
- Beauport
- Des Rivières
- Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge
Activities funded
- Obtaining diverse materials free of charge from certain municipal ecocentres for artistic and cultural activities and projects.
How to apply
- Artists and interested organizations must first complete and submit the application and liability waiver form.
Documents Needed
- Application and liability waiver form
Processing and Agreement
- The Service de la culture et du patrimoine receives the request and confirms the applicant’s eligibility.
- Once eligibility is confirmed, the request is transferred to the Service de la gestion des matières résiduelles et de la valorisation.
- The Service de la gestion des matières résiduelles et de la valorisation manages access to the ecocentres, material collection, and the return of materials where applicable.
Additional information
- The initiative is a joint project of the Service de la culture et du patrimoine and the Service de la gestion des matières résiduelles et de la valorisation.
- It was developed in connection with the Politique culturelle 2025-2030 of the City of Québec.
- The City may modify or end the program at any time if regulations change or services are reorganized.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Free Collection of Materials at Certain Ecocentres Program
What is the Free Collection of Materials at Certain Ecocentres?
The program lets professional artists and professional cultural organizations in Québec obtain materials free of charge from certain municipal ecocentres. It supports artistic and cultural projects and includes materials such as wood, gypsum, panels, televisions, and chairs.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Free Collection of Materials at Certain Ecocentres program?
To be eligible for the Free Collection of Materials at Certain Ecocentres program, you must:
Professional artists must apply in their own name, be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and reside in Québec.
Professional artists must meet the legal definition of a professional artist and have declared significant self-employed or sole proprietorship income in their last two tax returns.
Professional cultural organizations must apply in their own name, be legally constituted as non-profit organizations, have their head office in Québec, and have three years of legal existence.
Where is the Free Collection of Materials at Certain Ecocentres available?
The Free Collection of Materials at Certain Ecocentres program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Free Collection of Materials at Certain Ecocentres a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Free Collection of Materials at Certain Ecocentres is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Free Collection of Materials at Certain Ecocentres?
Free Collection of Materials at Certain Ecocentres is funded by Quebec City