MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés
L'Islet, QC
Cultural Café Support Fund promotes artistic community spaces
grant_single|update January 25, 2025
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- grant_single|closingDateApril 1, 2023
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Grant and Funding
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- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- MRC de L'Islet
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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.
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The MRC L'Islet Support Fund for Cultural Cafés provides structured financial contributions to assist in the creation and development of cultural café spaces, aiming to foster community engagement and cultural dissemination.
- Non-repayable contribution of up to $25,000 per funding request.
- Financial assistance can cover up to 80% of eligible project expenses.
- The contribution can be disbursed in two installments: 80% upon agreement signature and 20% upon submission and approval of the final expenditure report with justificatory documents.
- Funding recipients are required to contribute a minimum of 5% of the total project budget, which may come in the form of human or material resources.
- Financing is aimed at covering expenses directly related to the setup and infrastructure of the café locations, excluding general operational or ongoing administrative costs.
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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.
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the nature and location of the applicant's business.
- The applicant must be a legally constituted non-profit organization or a non-financial cooperative.
- Municipalities and municipal organizations under their jurisdiction are eligible.
- Private enterprises located within the territory of the MRC de L’Islet can apply.
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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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
The grant details provided do not specify particular companies, industries, or sectors that are explicitly excluded from applying. Only the eligible entities are listed.
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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).
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
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.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure the initiatives align with the overall objectives of the program.
- Understanding of the goals of Signature Innovation – artistic creation component.
- Complementarity of the project with the existing offer, especially in the same municipality or proximity.
- Qualification of the promoter and their capacity to manage the project.
- Geographic location of the project's target area.
- Previous financial support obtained through MRC-managed programs (priority given to those less financed).
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- Step 1: Obtain Necessary Documents
- Download the investment policy, application form, and the guide for the network of cultural cafes from the MRC de L'Islet's website or request them via email.
- Step 2: Prepare Application Form
- Complete the original project presentation form.
- Ensure the form is signed by the authorized individuals of your organization.
- Step 3: Gather Supporting Documents
- Obtain a resolution from the promoter or sponsor promoter.
- Collect letters from partners providing financial, material, or human resources support for the project.
- Step 4: Submission of Application
- Ensure that the project location is within the territory of the MRC de L'Islet.
- Mail the completed application form and all supporting documents to: SI – volet création artistique, MRC de L’Islet, 34, rue Fortin, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli (Québec) G0R 3G0.
- Alternatively, send the documents via email to: administration@mrclislet.com.
- Step 5: Adhere to Deadlines
- Submit your application by either the April 1 or November 1 deadline.
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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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administration@mrclislet.com
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