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MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés
Support for cultural café creation and growth
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2023
- Closing date : November 1, 2023
Location
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports the creation and development of cultural cafés across the MRC of L'Islet. It provides non-repayable funding of up to $25,000 per application for site setup, improvements, equipment, and related materials for cultural café projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2023
- Closing date : November 1, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- De L'Islet
- Saint-Jean-Port-Joli
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of new cultural cafés
- Development or enhancement of existing cultural cafés
- Setting up inclusive spaces for cultural activities, exchange, and artistic diffusion
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Promoter’s resolution
- Partner letters confirming financial, material, or human support
- Supporting documents for the project, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Non-financial cooperatives
- Municipalities and municipal bodies
- Private businesses located in the MRC of L'Islet
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees related to project delivery
- Construction and improvement materials
- Equipment and capital assets used for the cultural café
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the application is received
- Routine operating costs and management fees
- Refundable portion of taxes
- Staff compensation tied to regular operations or operating support
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of L'Islet
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed after submission by the MRC of L'Islet.
- Assessment is based on the program objectives, project fit, promoter capacity, location, and existing financial support.
- If approved, funding is granted through an agreement.
- Payment is made in two instalments, with the balance released after the final report.
Additional information
- No call for projects is currently announced.
- An organization may submit more than one request for financial support.
- The MRC may modify the rules and selection criteria at any time.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés Program
What is the MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés?
This program supports the creation and development of cultural cafés across the MRC of L'Islet. It provides non-repayable funding of up to $25,000 per application for site setup, improvements, equipment, and related materials for cultural café projects.
How much funding can be received?
MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was November 1, 2023.
Who is eligible for the MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés program?
To be eligible for the MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés program, you must:
Project located in the MRC of L'Islet.
Applicant must be an eligible organization or business.
Project must support a cultural café.
What expenses are eligible under MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés?
Creation of new cultural cafés
Development or enhancement of existing cultural cafés
Setting up inclusive spaces for cultural activities, exchange, and artistic diffusion
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés?
You can contact MRC de L'Islet (MRC) by email at administration@mrclislet.com or by phone at 418 234-7382.
Where is the MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés available?
The MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.