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Municipal and Regional Cultural Development Agreements
Supports municipal cultural development partnerships
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 24, 2025
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Municipal and regional cultural development support for Quebec municipalities. It funds cultural and communication actions, including cultural policies, public consultation, mediation, digital, heritage, youth and tourism projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : January 24, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec
- 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
- Municipal cultural development agreements
- Sectoral cultural development agreements
- Cultural access, mediation, and citizen participation projects
- Heritage, digital, youth, and cultural tourism projects
- Culture and communication planning for local territories
Documents Needed
- Application resolution
- Signed funding conditions form
- Eco-responsible management guidelines, if available
- Supporting documents relevant to the application
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local municipalities
- Regional county municipalities (MRCs)
- Municipalities with certain MRC powers
- Baie-James Regional Administration and designated bodies
- Intermunicipal boards in the cultural sector
Who is not eligible
- Montreal and Quebec City
- Metropolitan communities of Montreal and Quebec
- Public transit organizations
- Municipal agents or mandatary bodies
- Organizations with board members from a municipal council
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, studies, consultations, and citizen engagement
- Project-related training, writing, editing, translation, research, graphic design, printing, promotion, advertising, marketing, and communications
- Equipment rental or purchase of non-integrated equipment, local rental, travel and training in Quebec
- Artist fees, spectator tickets linked to a larger project, and unreimbursed sales taxes
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating costs and recurring activities
- Infrastructure, restoration, and immobilization projects
- Funding for prizes, bursaries, profit-making, fundraising, or sponsorship activities
- Projects already completed or already funded by the Government of Quebec for the same project
- Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, gifts, legal fees, and land or property purchases
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- All administrative regions of Quebec, except Montreal and Quebec City
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministry and may be assessed with external expertise
- Eligibility is confirmed within a maximum of 10 working days after the initial submission
- Eligible applications are analyzed and may be prioritized based on the program criteria
- If selected, the applicant receives a financial proposal and must complete the full agreement
- The agreement is signed and funding is paid according to the program rules and reporting requirements
Additional information
- The program has two streams: cultural agreement and sectoral development agreement.
- Applications are made through the di@pason online service.
- A municipal cultural policy may be required for some cases.
- Visibility rules apply to funded projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Municipal and Regional Cultural Development Agreements Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Municipal and Regional Cultural Development Agreements. 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 Municipal and Regional Cultural Development Agreements?
Municipal and regional cultural development support for Quebec municipalities. It funds cultural and communication actions, including cultural policies, public consultation, mediation, digital, heritage, youth and tourism projects.
How much funding can be received?
Municipal and Regional Cultural Development Agreements Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Municipal and Regional Cultural Development Agreements program?
To be eligible for the Municipal and Regional Cultural Development Agreements program, you must:
Municipal or regional body
Time-limited, non-recurring project
Outside Montreal and Quebec City
What expenses are eligible under Municipal and Regional Cultural Development Agreements?
Municipal cultural development agreements
Sectoral cultural development agreements
Cultural access, mediation, and citizen participation projects
Heritage, digital, youth, and cultural tourism projects
Culture and communication planning for local territories
Who can I contact for more information about the Municipal and Regional Cultural Development Agreements?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC) by email at infos@mcc.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 888 380-8882.
Where is the Municipal and Regional Cultural Development Agreements available?
The Municipal and Regional Cultural Development Agreements program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the Municipal and Regional Cultural Development Agreements a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Municipal and Regional Cultural Development Agreements is a Other Support