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Indigenous cultural partnership

Supports preservation and promotion of Indigenous cultures and languages

Offered by

Government of Québec

Official source: quebec.ca

Source change captured May 12, 2026

Funding available: $ 5,000 - $ 1,500,000; Up to 75% of project cost
Deadline: Unspecified
Location: Quebec, Canada
Who can apply: Designated Indigenous national bodies responsible for culture or language preservation, transmission, or promotion; See full eligibility

Overview

The Indigenous Cultural Partnership program in Quebec supports the preservation, transmission, and promotion of Indigenous cultures and languages. It provides up to $400,000 per year per agreement, or up to $1,500,000 per year for northern, isolated, or highly isolated nations.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding: $1,500,000
Minimum funding: $5,000
Maximum share of project costs: 75%

Financing goals

Increase performance through digital transformation
Increase social or community impact
Develop strategic partnerships
Develop an online presence
Reduce environmental footprint
Develop workforce skills
Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location: Quebec
Eligible Industries: All industries
Annual revenue: All revenue ranges
Organisation size: All organization sizes
Audience: Indigenous Peoples
Rural or Northern Residents
Legal structures: Non-profit

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation: Culture and Arts, Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups: Indigenous peoples, Rural / Remote communities, Artists / creatives, Community leaders
Scope: Provincial, National

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Availability timeline

2026

Periods: 1

Latest changes

May 12, 2026

Partenariat culturel autochtone updated

The program page now shows a completed 2025-2026 intake and adds substantial detail on eligibility, funding, application steps, and program scope.

The program content was expanded substantially, with new guidance on who can apply, who cannot apply, eligible actions, and selection criteria. It also now states that the 2025-2026 intake period has ended. The page adds detailed funding terms, including minimum and maximum amounts, funding rates, stacking rules, and payment conditions, along with more explicit application steps and required documents. The scope and target audience were also clarified around Indigenous nations, communities, cultural organizations, and eligible project types.

Official source: quebec.ca

May 12, 2026

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

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.

How to apply

Step 1: Contact Regional Office
- Reach out to your Direction régionale du ministère de la Culture et des Communications before submitting the application.
Step 2: Prepare Initial Application
- Specify the desired duration of the agreement (1, 2, or 3 years).
- List proposed actions, their costs, the allocated amounts, and the target audience for each action.
- State the total amount of financial assistance requested, as well as contributions from your organization and partners.
Step 3: Submit Initial Application
- Access the Ministry’s online service platform di@pason and complete the application form online.
- Alternatively, request a paper form and submit it to the Ministry’s regional office if needed.
- Attach required documents: the resolution adopting the application, the Terms for granting financial assistance (duly signed), and all relevant supporting documents.
Step 4: Receive Eligibility Decision
- The Ministry will communicate its eligibility decision within 10 business days after receipt of the initial application.
Step 5: Submit Detailed Action Plan
- If eligible, respond to the Ministry’s invitation to complete your application with a detailed action plan including specific objectives, actions, and committed resources.
- The Ministry may offer assistance in drafting the action plan.
Step 6: Formalize Application
- Finalize all information and confirm adherence to program criteria and conditions through the Ministry’s online platform or regional office as required.
Step 7: Review and Selection
- The Ministry evaluates your application according to the established selection criteria and prioritization process.
Step 8: Receive Financial Proposal
- The Ministry issues a financial proposal if your detailed action plan is positively assessed.
Step 9: Agreement and Announcement
- Upon acceptance, sign the financial assistance agreement and the announcement letter from the Minister.
Step 10: Implementation and Accountability
- Designate a human resource to ensure the implementation of the partnership.
- Implement control measures for sound management and accountability as stipulated.
- Provide annual financial and progress reports according to the Ministry's requirements.

Selection criteria

Relevance: Alignment of the proposed partnership with the program’s objectives and government/ministerial guidelines regarding culture and communication.
Applicant's ability to complete activities: Availability of necessary human resources, sound governance, strong financial management, and collaboration with partners.
Quality of the action plan: Clear objectives, realistic budget and timelines, and effective links between objectives, actions, resources, and expected outcomes.
Expected outcomes: Degree of alignment with the needs of the nation or community, anticipated cultural/social/economic/environmental impacts, and the proportion of members affected.
Prioritization: Priority is given to applications from nations and new applicants; applications are scored and prioritized according to a points scale (80%–100%: priority 1, 60%–79%: priority 2, below 60%: not accepted).

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.

Official sources

Indigenous cultural partnership Program

Program guide

Appendix A Appendix I Appendix III Indicators for Measuring the Results of the Standard

Application form

Appendix II Glossary

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous cultural partnership Program

What is the Indigenous cultural partnership?

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?

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.