MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for Innovative Projects for Cultural Development and Community Animation

This grant provides financial support to stimulate innovative cultural projects by offering several financing options that facilitate project completion and impact maximization.

• Maximum funding available per application is $4,000.
• Grant funding requires a contribution from the promoter of 10% in cash.
• Eligible expenses for funding include professional fees, artist salaries, purchase of project-related materials, travel expenses, and project promotion activities.
• Ineligible expenses include operational costs, debts, and expenses incurred prior to funding approval.

Eligibility for this grant is determined by the type of entities that can partner and apply for support.

• The applicant must be a non-profit organization, municipality, or a religious fabric.
• Individual artists and artisans may apply if collaborating with an eligible organization.

Who is eligible?

The grant is open to various entities that can foster cultural and innovative community projects. It aims to bring together diverse collaborators to enhance cultural offerings.

• Non-profit organizations
• Municipalities
• Fabriques
• Artists and artisans who collaborate with one of the above partners

Eligible expenses

The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the execution and success of the project.

• Professional fees.
• Salaries and wages.
• Artist fees.
• Purchase of materials related to the project implementation.
• Travel expenses.
• Promotion activities related to the project.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is focused on supporting innovative cultural projects within the jurisdiction specific to the funding body, based in the Kamouraska region, Quebec, Canada. However, no explicit eligible geographical areas are mentioned.

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria with allocated point scores to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives.

• Pertinence (coherence with the objectives) - 20%
• Impact on the community and the organization - 30%
• Quality and originality - 15%
• Community involvement - 20%
• Feasibility and financial framework - 15%

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The total budget for all projects combined is $25,000 per year.
• The maximum amount that can be requested per application is $4,000.
• The contribution of the promoter must be at least 10% in cash.
• The deadline for submitting applications is February 28, 2024.