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Indigenous cultural partnership
Supports preservation and promotion of Indigenous cultures and languages
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 1,500,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Indigenous Cultural Partnership program in Quebec supports the preservation, transmission, and promotion of Indigenous cultures and languages, with funding of up to $400,000 per year (or up to $1,500,000 per year for northern and isolated nations). Eligible activities include developing cultural initiatives, hiring professional resources, training, and the creation and dissemination of cultural projects benefiting Indigenous communities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Artists / creatives
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Initiatives supporting the preservation, transmission, and promotion of Indigenous cultures and languages.
- Implementation of cultural action plans tailored to the needs of specific Indigenous nations, communities, or organizations.
- Development and delivery of cultural activities for Indigenous populations, such as workshops, traditional knowledge sharing, or events accessible to community members.
- Hiring of dedicated human resources or providing training to enhance cultural capacity within Indigenous communities or organizations.
- Temporary cultural projects utilizing facilities or special equipment to facilitate cultural activities, excluding permanent infrastructure.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Designated Indigenous national bodies responsible for culture or language preservation, transmission, or promotion
- Indigenous cultural organizations working with multiple nations or in urban Indigenous contexts
- Indigenous communities that are part of the 11 Indigenous nations of Québec recognized by the National Assembly
Who is not eligible
- Individuals (not incorporated or organized as eligible Indigenous entities).
- Non-Indigenous organizations.
- For-profit organizations.
- Non-Indigenous governmental organizations.
- Applicants registered with the Register of companies not eligible for public contracts (RENA), including subcontractors listed in RENA.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits for professional and technical resources exclusively hired for the partnership (up to $60,000 gross annual salary per resource).
- Training costs for hired staff (including technical, professional, college or university courses, and participation in conferences, forums, or gatherings).
- Contract fees for business or service providers.
- Professional fees for studies or diagnostics.
- Expenses for training, writing, language revision, translation, research, graphic design, printing, promotion, advertising, marketing, and communication related to delivering the action plan (e.g., production of posters, brochures, books, or magazines).
- Cost of materials needed for the implementation of the action plan.
- Rental costs for external premises necessary for project activities.
- Purchase of non-integrated equipment required for project delivery (if purchase is essential and cannot be rented, or is less expensive than rental), limited to 50% of project costs unless for digital projects.
- Purchase of tickets for performances as part of projects targeting Indigenous populations and linked to broader initiatives.
- Fees for artists for facilitation, cultural mediation, training, or creative/dissemination activities benefiting the Indigenous population.
- Non-refundable portion of the Québec Sales Tax (QST) and Goods and Services Tax (GST/HST) incurred on eligible expenses.
- Travel and accommodation expenses within Québec directly related to the project and the mandate of hired project staff, within public sector rate limits.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- Beneficiaries must recognize the Ministry's contribution in all public communications related to subsidized actions, following government visibility rules.
- A program evaluation using predefined indicators will occur by November 30, 2027.
- The program is valid until March 31, 2027, subject to available funds and potential changes by the government.
- Accountability must follow a results-based management approach, including annual progress and financial reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous cultural partnership Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous cultural partnership. 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.
What is the Indigenous cultural partnership?
The Indigenous Cultural Partnership program in Quebec supports the preservation, transmission, and promotion of Indigenous cultures and languages, with funding of up to $400,000 per year (or up to $1,500,000 per year for northern and isolated nations). Eligible activities include developing cultural initiatives, hiring professional resources, training, and the creation and dissemination of cultural projects benefiting Indigenous communities.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous cultural partnership Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous cultural partnership program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous cultural partnership program, you must:
Recognized Indigenous organizations and communities only (non-Indigenous organizations and for-profit entities not eligible).
Actions must aim at the preservation, transmission, or enhancement of Indigenous cultures or languages.
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous cultural partnership?
Initiatives supporting the preservation, transmission, and promotion of Indigenous cultures and languages.
Implementation of cultural action plans tailored to the needs of specific Indigenous nations, communities, or organizations.
Development and delivery of cultural activities for Indigenous populations, such as workshops, traditional knowledge sharing, or events accessible to community members.
Hiring of dedicated human resources or providing training to enhance cultural capacity within Indigenous communities or organizations.
Temporary cultural projects utilizing facilities or special equipment to facilitate cultural activities, excluding permanent infrastructure.
Where is the Indigenous cultural partnership available?
The Indigenous cultural partnership program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Indigenous cultural partnership a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous cultural partnership is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous cultural partnership?
Indigenous cultural partnership is funded by Gouvernment of Québec