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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: June 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 application 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
Selection criteria
- Financial realism of the project
- Diversification of funding sources
- Promoter’s experience and skills
- Direct and positive impacts of the event
- Project quality, originality, and partner synergy
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill out the required form for the relevant component.
- Attach the mandatory documents listed in the application package.
- Step 2: Send the application by email
- Submit the file to info@mrcdescollines.com.
- For Component 1, send the application at least 3 months before the event.
- Step 3: Application review
- The MRC assigns an advisor to the file.
- The project is analyzed and may receive preliminary feedback.
- Step 4: Decision and follow-up
- The file is submitted to the MRC committees and the mayors’ council.
- The advisor follows up with the promoter for implementation, if applicable.
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.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 2 Program
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 (MRC) by email at info@mrcdescollines.com.
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