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MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for Innovative Projects for Cultural Development and Community Animation
Last Update: March 24, 2026
Unity, Quebec, Canada
Innovative cultural projects funding in Kamouraska
Grant and Funding
Overview
This funding program supports innovative cultural development and community animation projects in the MRC de Kamouraska region. With a maximum allocation of $4,000 per project and an annual budget of $25,000, the program promotes bold and creative initiatives including cultural mediation, participatory activities, new technologies, street art, and off-site installations.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Supporting volunteer engagement
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : February 28, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Kamouraska
- Unity
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Activities funded
- Development of innovative cultural projects using new technologies
- Cultural mediation and participatory activities
- Off-site activities and in situ installations
- Street art and outdoor cultural events
- Projects linked to heritage, territory, or tourism events
- Digital projects including multimedia and virtual reality
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 18,500
Mural art project celebrating regional heritage and cultural identity
$ 14,200
Traditional music workshop series preserving Quebec folk heritage
$ 22,000
Interactive digital heritage experience at historic waterfront sites
Documents Needed
- Completed application form (Formulaire demande EDC)
- Budget form (Formulaire Budget EDC)
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a non-profit organization, municipality, or fabrique.
- Artists and artisans may apply if collaborating with a non-profit, municipality, or fabrique.
- The project must demonstrate innovation and originality in cultural development.
- The project must align with the cultural policy priorities of MRC de Kamouraska.
- The applicant must provide at least 10% of the project budget in cash.
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Municipalities
- Fabriques (church corporations)
- Artists and artisans (in partnership with eligible organizations)
Who is not eligible
- Private for-profit businesses
- Individuals without a partnership with an eligible organization
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees and salaries
- Artist fees and cachets
- Purchase of materials for project realization
- Travel expenses related to the project
- Promotion activities linked to the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating expenses unrelated to the specific project
- Loans and debt repayment
- Expenses incurred before the funding announcement
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations and projects located within MRC de Kamouraska
Selection criteria
- Relevance and coherence with program objectives (20%)
- Impact and benefits for the community and organization (30%)
- Community involvement and participation (20%)
- Quality and originality of the project (15%)
- Feasibility and financial framework (15%)
How to apply
1
Review program guidelines
- Download the program description to understand eligibility criteria and requirements
- Review all program guidelines before starting your application
2
Download application forms
- Download the application form (Formulaire de demande_EDC) from the program page
- Download the budget form (Formulaire - Budget EDC) to detail your project costs
3
Complete application forms
- Complete all sections of the application form accurately
- Prepare a detailed budget using the required budget form
- Gather any supporting documents required for your project
4
Submit application to MRC
- Submit your completed application package to the MRC de Kamouraska
- You can reach them by phone at 418 492-1660 or by email at accueil@mrckamouraska.com
- The office is located at Édifice Claude-Béchard, 235 rue Rochette, Saint-Pascal (Québec)
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and alignment with program objectives.
- Projects are evaluated based on the established criteria with weighted scoring.
- Applicants are notified of the decision following the evaluation process.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement before receiving support.
- Recipients may be required to submit progress or final reports.
Additional information
- The applicant must provide a minimum cash contribution of 10% of the total project budget.
- Projects must be submitted by February 28, 2024.
- Submission must include both the application form and budget form.
- Contact Jeanne Maguire for further information at jmaguire@mrckamouraska.com.
Contacts
accueil@mrckamouraska.com
418-492-1660
