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Mécénat Placements Culture — Stream B Fundraising Campaigns by a Group of Organizations
Supports collective fundraising for cultural groups
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Supports collective fundraising campaigns and the creation of perpetual funds for groups of cultural and communications organizations. Maximum annual support is $500,000, and eligible activities include collective fundraising and permanent fund creation.
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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 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
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
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collective fundraising campaigns for groups of organizations.
- Creation of perpetual funds for member organizations.
- Fundraising activities such as draws, lotteries, bingos, and donation boxes.
Documents Needed
- Official fundraising amounts validation form.
- Signed fund management agreement with the associated foundation, if applicable.
- Signed and adopted financial statements for the latest completed fiscal year.
- List of member organizations in the group.
- Confirmation of deposit from the associated foundation.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations in culture and communications.
- Groups of at least 3 eligible organizations.
- Registered charities acting on behalf of a group.
- Associated foundations linked exclusively to an eligible organization.
Who is not eligible
- Government ministries and agencies.
- Public educational institutions such as schools, CEGEPs, and universities.
- Museums governed by a law.
- Organizations already at the lifetime $2 million cap.
- Organizations already taking part in another pending application or group, where restricted.
Eligible expenses
- Fundraising campaign management costs.
- Investment and portfolio management fees related to the perpetual fund.
- Administrative costs linked to managing the fund.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Amounts used as collateral for loans or other borrowing.
- Uses of the fund or annual income outside the program’s permitted fund structure.
- Individual applications from organizations participating in a collective fundraising group before the Stream B subsidy is paid.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministry after submission in di@pason.
- Only complete applications are analyzed, including those received by November 30.
- Funding decisions are made annually after the review process.
- Successful applicants receive an announcement letter in the weeks following November 30.
- A signed funding agreement is required before the subsidy is paid.
Additional information
- Applications may be submitted at any time during the year.
- The program uses an annual funding allocation process.
- A funding agreement must be signed with the Ministry and the associated foundation.
- The Ministry may request additional documents or information.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Mécénat Placements Culture — Stream B Fundraising Campaigns by a Group of Organizations Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Mécénat Placements Culture — Stream B Fundraising Campaigns by a Group of Organizations. 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 — Stream B Fundraising Campaigns by a Group of Organizations?
Supports collective fundraising campaigns and the creation of perpetual funds for groups of cultural and communications organizations. Maximum annual support is $500,000, and eligible activities include collective fundraising and permanent fund creation.
How much funding can be received?
Mécénat Placements Culture — Stream B Fundraising Campaigns by a Group of Organizations Funds up to $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Mécénat Placements Culture — Stream B Fundraising Campaigns by a Group of Organizations program?
To be eligible for the Mécénat Placements Culture — Stream B Fundraising Campaigns by a Group of Organizations program, you must:
At least 3 eligible organizations.
Minimum $10,000 raised.
Application submitted in di@pason.
What expenses are eligible under Mécénat Placements Culture — Stream B Fundraising Campaigns by a Group of Organizations?
Collective fundraising campaigns for groups of organizations.
Creation of perpetual funds for member organizations.
Fundraising activities such as draws, lotteries, bingos, and donation boxes.
Who can I contact for more information about the Mécénat Placements Culture — Stream B Fundraising Campaigns by a Group of Organizations?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Mécénat Placements Culture — Stream B Fundraising Campaigns by a Group of Organizations available?
The Mécénat Placements Culture — Stream B Fundraising Campaigns by a Group of Organizations program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Mécénat Placements Culture — Stream B Fundraising Campaigns by a Group of Organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Mécénat Placements Culture — Stream B Fundraising Campaigns by a Group of Organizations is a Partnering and Collaboration