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Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM)
Support for cultural projects in Manicouagan
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Côte-Nord, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program supports cultural projects in the Manicouagan area. It provides up to $5,000 per project for eligible activities that strengthen regional cultural vitality and socio-economic benefits.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Côte-Nord
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Cultural projects and initiatives with regional impact
- Projects in cultural mediation, heritage, and digital culture
- Projects linking culture with health, tourism, youth, or intergenerational activities
- Projects involving artists, municipalities, schools, OBNLs, and the Pessamit Innu Council
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project report for the final payment
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Professional or emerging artists
- Schools
- Municipalities and MRCs of Manicouagan
- Pessamit Innu Council
Who is not eligible
- Businesses seeking to start a commercial workshop or company
- Regular operating activities of an organization
- Exchange or study trips
- Fundraising campaigns and activities
- Purely technical or commercial website-only projects
Eligible expenses
- Project-related salaries, fees, and professional honoraria
- External expertise and subcontracting
- Travel, meals, and accommodation
- Rental, equipment, materials, promotion, and advertising
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the application is accepted
- Regular operating costs of an organization
- Debt financing or loan repayment
- Fundraising, prizes, and excellence awards
- Food, alcohol, and SQDC products
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of Manicouagan
- Baie-Trinité
- Godbout
- Franquelin
- Baie-Comeau
- Pointe-Lebel
- Pointe-aux-Outardes
- Chute-aux-Outardes
- Ragueneau
- Rivière-aux-Outardes TNO
- Pessamit
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an analysis committee.
- Projects are evaluated twice a year, in spring and fall.
- Final approval is granted by the MRC council.
- A funding agreement is signed before payments are made.
- The final payment requires submission of an activity report.
Additional information
- The aid is a non-repayable contribution.
- Projects are assessed twice a year, in spring and fall.
- A project report is required for the final payment.
- Terms of the program may change without notice.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM). 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 Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM)?
The program supports cultural projects in the Manicouagan area. It provides up to $5,000 per project for eligible activities that strengthen regional cultural vitality and socio-economic benefits.
How much funding can be received?
Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM) Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM) program?
To be eligible for the Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM) program, you must:
Cultural project in Manicouagan
Regional cultural and social benefits
Completed application form
What expenses are eligible under Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM)?
Cultural projects and initiatives with regional impact
Projects in cultural mediation, heritage, and digital culture
Projects linking culture with health, tourism, youth, or intergenerational activities
Projects involving artists, municipalities, schools, OBNLs, and the Pessamit Innu Council
Who can I contact for more information about the Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM)?
You can contact Innovation and Development Manicouagan by email at acloutier@idmanic.ca or by phone at 418 295-2593, poste 229.
Where is the Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM) available?
The Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM) program is available Côte-Nord, Quebec.
Is the Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Le fonds culturel Manicouagan (FCM) is a Grant and Funding