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MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund
Supports innovative cultural projects fostering community and artistic development
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Côte-Nord, Quebec, Canada
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
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
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
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
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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?
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.
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
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