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MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 2
Support for events and festivals in the MRC
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Timeline
- Open Date : March 25, 2024
Location
Outaouais, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports events and festivals in MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais with up to $2,500 per project. It funds local, emerging, and large-scale events, including promotion, research, animation, transport, professional fees, and visibility purchases.
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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
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 25, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Les Collines-de-l’Outaouais
- Outaouais
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Local and emerging events and festivals
- Structuring events and festivals with broader regional impact
- Visibility purchases for large-scale events and festivals
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Mandatory supporting documents listed in the form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Non-profit cooperatives
- Social economy enterprises
- Municipalities and municipal organizations
- Private businesses and informal groups with a sponsoring non-profit organization
Who is not eligible
- Illegal events
- Sexual, religious, political, or controversial events
- Events in direct competition with an existing project or business on the same territory
- Applicants in default of payment
- Fundraisers and benefit activities
Eligible expenses
- Project realization and promotion costs
- Research, documentation, and animation fees
- Transport and professional fees
- Equipment or rental costs needed for the project
- Volunteer time valued at minimum wage
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the application is submitted
- Debt financing or future loan repayments
- Business plans or feasibility studies
- Organizational operating costs
- Project administration fees
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a MRC advisor for support and follow-up.
- The project is analyzed and may receive a preliminary score and recommendations.
- It is then submitted to the MRC’s development committee and the mayors’ council for decision.
- For Component 2, the file is analyzed and recommended to the mayors’ council.
- Applicants are informed and supported after the decision, if approved.
Additional information
- Support is non-repayable and non-recurring.
- Projects may receive feedback and follow-up support from a MRC advisor.
- For Component 1, applications must be received at least 3 months before the event date.
- Visibility actions may be required when applicable.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 2 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 2. 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 MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 2?
This program supports events and festivals in MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais with up to $2,500 per project. It funds local, emerging, and large-scale events, including promotion, research, animation, transport, professional fees, and visibility purchases.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 2 Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 2 program?
To be eligible for the MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 2 program, you must:
Event in MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais
Project within 24 months
One annual event or festival
What expenses are eligible under MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 2?
Local and emerging events and festivals
Structuring events and festivals with broader regional impact
Visibility purchases for large-scale events and festivals
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 2?
You can contact MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais by email at info@mrcdescollines.com or by phone at none.
Where is the MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 2 available?
The MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 2 program is available Outaouais, Quebec.
Is the MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 2 is a Grant and Funding