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MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund
Supports innovative cultural projects fostering community and artistic development
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Funding available
$ 5,000
Location
Côte-Nord, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Legally constituted non-profit organizations (cultural or non-cultural)
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Overview
The Manicouagan Cultural Fund provides non-repayable financial assistance of up to $5,000 per project to promote the development of cultural initiatives within the MRC de Manicouagan. Funding supports a wide range of eligible activities, including cultural, heritage, artistic, mediation, and community projects that contribute to the region’s cultural and socio-economic vitality.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manicouagan
- Côte-Nord
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Cultural projects or initiatives with social and economic benefits for the Manicouagan region.
- Projects that promote intergenerational knowledge transfer, cultural volunteering, or the involvement of seniors, families, and vulnerable groups.
- Initiatives aimed at early childhood and youth cultural engagement, including partnerships with libraries or community organizations.
- Projects that enhance local heritage, including documentation, preservation, and promotion of historic or cultural sites and figures.
- Digital cultural projects or those fostering cultural mediation, participation, and diversity within the community.
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Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally constituted non-profit organizations (cultural or non-cultural)
- Professional artists or artists in the process of professionalization
- Educational institutions (excluding projects supported by La culture à l’école)
- Municipalities and the MRC of Manicouagan
- Conseil des Innus de Pessamit
Eligible expenses
- Salaries, professional fees, and honoraria directly related to project implementation or cultural mediation components.
- External expertise and subcontracting.
- Project-related travel, meals, and accommodation (as per program guidelines).
- Rental costs for technical or material equipment.
- Purchase of small equipment and project materials (with equipment costs limited to 15% of total project costs).
- Promotion, advertising, and project-related website expenses.
- Other expenses directly linked to project delivery.
Eligible geographic areas
- Baie-Trinité
- Godbout
- Franquelin
- Baie-Comeau
- Pointe-Lebel
- Pointe-aux-Outardes
- Chute-aux-Outardes
- Ragueneau
- Unorganized Territory of Rivière-aux-Outardes
- Pessamit
Selection criteria
- Originality and innovative character of the project.
- Expected cultural and socio-economic impacts in relation to the objectives of the cultural development agreement and the cultural policy of the MRC de Manicouagan.
- Collaboration and outreach of the project within the territory.
- Realization potential, based on a realistic timeline, diversified budget, promoter’s contribution, capacity, and experience.
How to apply
- Step 1: Obtain the Application Form
- Contact Annie Cloutier, Community Development Advisor at Innovation et développement Manicouagan, to request the official application form.
- Email: acloutier@idmanic.ca
- Phone: 418 295-2593, ext. 229
- Step 2: Complete the Application Form
- Fill out all required sections of the form with detailed information about your project.
- Ensure that your proposal clearly addresses the fund’s objectives and details the cultural, social, and economic impacts.
- Prepare a comprehensive project budget, including your own financial contribution and the planned use of funds.
- Step 3: Submit Your Application
- Send the completed application form and any required accompanying documents to Annie Cloutier as directed (by email or as instructed in your communications).
- Ensure submission before the deadline for the spring or fall evaluation period.
- Step 4: Await Evaluation and Decision
- Your application will be reviewed by a selection committee comprising representatives from the MRC de Manicouagan, Innovation et développement Manicouagan, and the Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications.
- Applications are evaluated based on originality, impact, collaboration, and feasibility.
- Step 5: Sign Agreement and Reporting
- If your project is approved, sign a formal agreement outlining financial terms and obligations.
- Upon project completion, submit an activity report to Innovation et développement Manicouagan to receive the final disbursement.
Additional information
- The grant evaluation occurs twice per year, in the spring and fall, by a committee of representatives from the MRC de Manicouagan, Innovation et développement Manicouagan, and the Ministry of Culture and Communications of Quebec.
- Grant amounts are awarded based on evaluation scores and the availability of funds.
- The terms and conditions of the Manicouagan Cultural Fund may be changed without prior notice.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund Program
What is the MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund?
The Manicouagan Cultural Fund provides non-repayable financial assistance of up to $5,000 per project to promote the development of cultural initiatives within the MRC de Manicouagan. Funding supports a wide range of eligible activities, including cultural, heritage, artistic, mediation, and community projects that contribute to the region’s cultural and socio-economic vitality.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund program?
To be eligible for the MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund program, you must:
For-profit businesses are not eligible.
What expenses are eligible under MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund?
Salaries, professional fees, and honoraria directly related to project implementation or cultural mediation components.
External expertise and subcontracting.
Project-related travel, meals, and accommodation (as per program guidelines).
Rental costs for technical or material equipment.
Purchase of small equipment and project materials (with equipment costs limited to 15% of total project costs).
Promotion, advertising, and project-related website expenses.
Other expenses directly linked to project delivery.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund?
You can contact MRC de Manicouagan by email at acloutier@idmanic.ca.
Where is the MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund available?
The MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund program is available Côte-Nord, Quebec.
Is the MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund is a Grant and Funding