MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés
- Closing date : November 1, 2023
Overview
The Cultural Cafés Support Fund by the MRC de L'Islet offers non-repayable financial aid up to $25,000 per application to promote the establishment and development of cultural cafés. Eligible activities include expenses directly related to the setup and infrastructure of such venues.
At a glance
Funding available
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Closing date : November 1, 2023
Eligible candidates
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- De L'Islet
- Saint-Jean-Port-Joli
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Culture and Arts
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
- Artists / creatives
- All structures
- Regional
Next steps
Activities funded
The support fund for cultural cafés by MRC L'Islet aims to assist in the establishment and development of cultural cafés. These projects are designed to be places of communal gathering and artistic dissemination, fostering inclusion, dialogue, and socio-ecological transition.
- Establishment and infrastructure development of cultural café spaces.
- Purchase of equipment or capital that supports the exclusive functioning of cultural cafés.
- Engagement in activities that promote cultural mediation, workshops, and cultural leisure.
- Organization of exchange meetings, group discussions, and conferences.
- Hosting performances by local and other artists to enhance cultural diffusion.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Non-profit organizations legally constituted and non-financial cooperatives; Municipalities and municipal organizations under their jurisdiction; Private enterprises located in the territory of the MRC de L’Islet.
Who is not eligible
The grant details provided do not specify particular companies, industries, or sectors that are explicitly excluded from applying. Only the eligible entities are listed.
Eligible expenses
The grant covers expenses directly related to the setup and infrastructure development of cultural cafes, provided they are supported by proper documentation and within the prescribed timelines.
- Professional fees for project execution (excluding regular operational or administrative salaries).
- Costs associated with purchasing materials required for specific projects.
- Purchase of equipment or assets that solely contribute to the operation of the cultural cafe(s).
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is specifically available to companies operating within the territorial limits of a specific region as designated by the funding authority. Eligibility is restricted to entities based in or planning projects within the targeted area.
- Businesses located within the territory of the MRC de L'Islet.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The fund is created under the Signature Innovation initiative, targeting the artistic sector for cultural diffusion across the MRC de L’Islet.
- The grant amount approved is disbursed in two parts: 80% at agreement signing and 20% after submission of the final expenditure report with supporting documents.
- Priority is given to projects that have received less financial backing from the MRC's programs.
- Applicants can submit multiple funding requests, but previous support obtained is considered during selection.
- The political agreement underlying the fund was established in partnership with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
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