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Mécénat Placements Culture Program — Stream C Philanthropy Development
Support for cultural fundraising development
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports cultural and communications non-profits in building permanent funds and strengthening philanthropic fundraising. It provides matching funding for eligible fundraising or donation activities, with a maximum annual amount of $500,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- $ 500,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- First fundraising campaigns
- Annual fundraising activities
- Fundraising development for cultural and communications organizations
- Creation of permanent funds
Documents Needed
- Official electronic validation form for amounts raised
- Signed financial statements for the latest completed fiscal year
- Financial statements for the three previous fiscal years, when required
- Copies of tax receipts issued for the fundraising campaign
- Draft or signed fund management agreement with the associated foundation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Cultural and communications non-profit organizations
- Registered charities linked exclusively to an eligible organization
- Groups of at least three cultural or communications non-profits
Who is not eligible
- Government ministries and bodies, including state-owned and municipal entities
- Public educational institutions, including schools, CEGEPs, and universities
- Museums governed by an Act and their related entities
- Organizations involved in collective fundraising under another group application
- Organizations or related entities that have already reached the lifetime program cap
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Donations from government bodies, state-owned corporations, or municipal entities
- In-kind donations, except listed securities
- Pledges or promised donations
- Transfers of money between related organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The ministry reviews complete applications after submission
- Annual funding allocation is done once a year
- Applications complete by November 30 are reviewed for annual distribution
- A funding notice is issued in the weeks after November 30
- A signed funding agreement with the ministry and the associated foundation is required
Additional information
- Applications can be submitted at any time during the year.
- Applications are reviewed annually for allocation decisions.
- Each applicant or related entity may submit only one application per attribution period.
- The program runs until March 31, 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Mécénat Placements Culture Program — Stream C Philanthropy Development Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Mécénat Placements Culture Program — Stream C Philanthropy Development. 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 Mécénat Placements Culture Program — Stream C Philanthropy Development?
This program supports cultural and communications non-profits in building permanent funds and strengthening philanthropic fundraising. It provides matching funding for eligible fundraising or donation activities, with a maximum annual amount of $500,000.
How much funding can be received?
Mécénat Placements Culture Program — Stream C Philanthropy Development Funds up to $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Mécénat Placements Culture Program — Stream C Philanthropy Development program?
To be eligible for the Mécénat Placements Culture Program — Stream C Philanthropy Development program, you must:
Cultural or communications non-profit
Based and active in Quebec
Meets stream fundraising thresholds
What expenses are eligible under Mécénat Placements Culture Program — Stream C Philanthropy Development?
First fundraising campaigns
Annual fundraising activities
Fundraising development for cultural and communications organizations
Creation of permanent funds
Who can I contact for more information about the Mécénat Placements Culture Program — Stream C Philanthropy Development?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Mécénat Placements Culture Program — Stream C Philanthropy Development available?
The Mécénat Placements Culture Program — Stream C Philanthropy Development program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Mécénat Placements Culture Program — Stream C Philanthropy Development a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Mécénat Placements Culture Program — Stream C Philanthropy Development is a Grant and Funding