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Mécénat Placements Culture — Regular Stream A
Supports permanent cultural endowments
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montérégie, Quebec
Overview
This program supports cultural and communications nonprofits in building permanent funds. It funds fundraising-related matched contributions and permanent endowment creation, with a maximum annual amount of 500,000 CAD.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of permanent funds
- Collective fundraising for cultural organizations
- Development of annual fundraising practices
Documents Needed
- Official validation form for amounts collected
- Signed fund management agreement
- Signed funding conditions document
- Financial statements for the latest completed fiscal year
- Deposit confirmation from the associated foundation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations in culture and communications
- Registered charities linked exclusively to an eligible organization
- Organizing bodies for collective fundraising, through Volet B
Who is not eligible
- Government ministries, agencies, and Crown corporations
- Municipal entities and related entities
- Public schools, CEGEPs, and universities
- Museums governed by a specific law and related entities
- Organizations already receiving the program's lifetime maximum
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed throughout the year.
- Only complete applications are analyzed.
- Applications received by November 30 are included in the annual allocation process.
- Applicants receive a funding announcement after the annual review.
- Approved funding is paid in a single annual installment to the associated foundation.
Additional information
- Applications can be submitted at any time during the year.
- The application is reviewed by the Ministry after submission.
- Annual allocation is based on a yearly review of complete applications.
- A funding announcement letter is issued after November 30.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Mécénat Placements Culture — Regular Stream A Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Mécénat Placements Culture — Regular Stream A. 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 — Regular Stream A?
This program supports cultural and communications nonprofits in building permanent funds. It funds fundraising-related matched contributions and permanent endowment creation, with a maximum annual amount of 500,000 CAD.
How much funding can be received?
Mécénat Placements Culture — Regular Stream A Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Mécénat Placements Culture — Regular Stream A program?
To be eligible for the Mécénat Placements Culture — Regular Stream A program, you must:
Non-profit cultural or communications organization
Established and operating in Quebec
Minimum 10,000 CAD deposited
What expenses are eligible under Mécénat Placements Culture — Regular Stream A?
Creation of permanent funds
Collective fundraising for cultural organizations
Development of annual fundraising practices
Who can I contact for more information about the Mécénat Placements Culture — Regular Stream A?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Mécénat Placements Culture — Regular Stream A available?
The Mécénat Placements Culture — Regular Stream A program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the Mécénat Placements Culture — Regular Stream A a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Mécénat Placements Culture — Regular Stream A is a Partnering and Collaboration