MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 2

• The event or festival must take place within the territory of the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais.
• The applicant must organize a local, emerging, or large-scale event or festival that has significant benefits for the territory and its population.
• The application must align with the strategic priorities established by the MRC.

Who is eligible?

• Organizers of local, emerging, and major festivals and events with significant benefits for the territory and population of the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais

Who is not eligible

The grant program has specified certain types of events and activities that are not eligible for funding to ensure alignment with its strategic objectives and community values.

• Events that are illegal, of a sexual, religious, or political nature, or those that could cause controversy.
• Events competing directly with existing projects, organizations, or businesses aiming at the same audience in the same area.
• Projects with promoters who have outstanding payments.
• Fundraising activities and benefit events.
• Events for which a funding request has already been submitted under another policy or program administered by the MRC.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the realization and promotion of the event or festival.

• Expenses related to the realization and promotion of the project.
• Research and documentation fees.
• Animation fees.
• Transportation expenses.
• Professional fees.
• Expenses for the acquisition or rental necessary for the realization of the project.
• Volunteer contribution time calculated at the current minimum wage.

Eligible geographic areas

• Organizations and events located within the territory of the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais

The evaluation and selection of projects under the Fonds de soutien aux événements et aux festivals are based on specific criteria to ensure they meet the grant's objectives.

• Realism of the financial setup.
• Diversification of financial sources.
• Experience and competence of the promoter.
• Direct and positive impacts of the event.
• Quality of the project: innovative character, originality, synergy between partners, and community support.
• Duration of the project (specific to Volet 2).
• Visibility of the event outside the region (specific to Volet 2).
• Event attendance (specific to Volet 2).
• Communication plan related to the event (specific to Volet 2).
• Visibility offered and its reach (specific to Volet 2).
• Tourism-related positive impacts (specific to Volet 2).
• Connection with the MRC's priority sectors (specific to Volet 2).

• The support provided by the MRC is aimed at leveraging additional sources of private and public funding for projects.
• The application process is designed to ensure transparency and efficiency in the allocation of available funds.
• Accepted applications contribute to the strategic priorities established by the MRC for its territory, its residents, and local organizations.
• The MRC offers guidance to applicants throughout the various stages of developing their project proposal.