MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Cultural Initiatives (FAIC)
- Open Date : January 1, 2021
- Closing date : December 18, 2023
Overview
The Fonds d’appui aux initiatives culturelles (FAIC) supports projects that contribute to the cultural vitality and participation within the MRC de L'Islet, offering up to 6,000 CAD covering 80% of eligible expenses. Eligible activities include projects that enhance cultural vitality, promote cultural acceptance, recognize local cultural expertise, and protect and showcase cultural and natural heritage.
At a glance
Funding available
- No objectives are currently available
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Open Date : January 1, 2021
- Closing date : December 18, 2023
Eligible candidates
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- De L'Islet
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next steps
Activities funded
This grant supports cultural initiatives that enhance community engagement and accessibility to cultural activities. Projects emphasize collaboration with local partners and contribute to cultural vitality and heritage preservation.
- Implementation of public art projects and development of cultural attractions.
- Projects facilitating participation in cultural activities for all age groups.
- Initiatives supporting the recognition of local cultural expertise.
- Projects protecting and showcasing heritage and landscapes.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The Fund is open to legally constituted non-profit organizations and non-financial cooperatives, municipalities and municipal bodies under them, as well as private companies and artists who collaborate closely with local communities and demonstrate sustainability through strong partnerships with a municipality or organization. Projects must occur in the MRC de L'Islet region.
Eligible expenses
The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the implementation and success of the project.
- Salaries, fees, and social charges for personnel hired specifically to execute the project, excluding general operational staff.
- Costs for purchasing or renting non-municipal materials and equipment.
- Project-associated travel and accommodation expenses.
- Promotion costs related to the project.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant supports projects within the cultural framework of the MRC de L'Islet. Eligible projects contribute to the cultural policy objectives of this specific region in Quebec.
- The project must be implemented on the territory of the MRC de L'Islet.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The fund is renewed for the period from 2024 with an allocated envelope of $18,000.
- Financial aid granted by the MRC is a non-repayable contribution.
- The aid granted is dependent on the signing of the agreement between the Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC) and the MRC of L’Islet for 2024.
- The MRC of L’Islet reserves the right to modify standards, selection criteria, and management framework at any time.
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