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Indigenous Cultural Heritage Call for Projects
Support for Indigenous cultural heritage projects
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Indigenous Cultural Heritage Call for Projects supports the knowledge, promotion, protection, and outreach of Indigenous cultural heritage, with up to $50,000 in support. It funds projects such as inventories, studies, dissemination, training, awareness-raising, and related project costs directly tied to delivery.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Inventories and studies on Indigenous cultural heritage
- Dissemination, training, and awareness-raising activities
- Projects to promote, protect, and enhance Indigenous cultural heritage
Documents Needed
- Project schedule
- Board resolution authorizing the application
- Partner letters of undertaking for confirmed contributions
- Most recent financial statements
- Additional supporting information requested by the Ministère
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous public authorities
- Indigenous organizations, companies, or community groups
- Indigenous educational institutions
- Indigenous cultural, educational, or recreational organizations or centres
Who is not eligible
- Applicants registered in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics
- Subcontractors registered in the same public contracts registry
- Applicants who have not met prior funding obligations after formal notice
Eligible expenses
- Labour costs, including benefits
- Equipment or property rental
- Materials and equipment purchases
- Studies and consulting fees
- Advertising, travel, and administration costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before formal project acceptance
- Awards, scholarships, or gala-related costs
- Routine organizational operating activities
- Fixed assets and leasehold improvements
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Projects carried out in Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministère, with external expertise if needed.
- The application may be corrected within the timeframe allowed if issues are found.
- Approved applicants must sign an agreement before payment.
- Progress or final accountability reporting is required according to the project.
- The Ministère may request additional documents and verify project use of funds.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministère, and external expertise may be used if needed.
- The agreement includes accountability, copyright transfer, and communication clauses.
- The Ministry may visit the project site and verify the use of funds at any time.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Cultural Heritage Call for Projects Program
What is the Indigenous Cultural Heritage Call for Projects?
Indigenous Cultural Heritage Call for Projects supports the knowledge, promotion, protection, and outreach of Indigenous cultural heritage, with up to $50,000 in support. It funds projects such as inventories, studies, dissemination, training, awareness-raising, and related project costs directly tied to delivery.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous Cultural Heritage Call for Projects Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Cultural Heritage Call for Projects program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Cultural Heritage Call for Projects program, you must:
Non-profit legal entity in Quebec.
Indigenous organization or public authority.
Project carried out in Quebec.
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Cultural Heritage Call for Projects?
Inventories and studies on Indigenous cultural heritage
Dissemination, training, and awareness-raising activities
Projects to promote, protect, and enhance Indigenous cultural heritage
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Cultural Heritage Call for Projects?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Indigenous Cultural Heritage Call for Projects available?
The Indigenous Cultural Heritage Call for Projects program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Indigenous Cultural Heritage Call for Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Cultural Heritage Call for Projects is a Grant and Funding