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One-time assistance for Indigenous media
Temporary support for Indigenous media
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Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
One-Time Assistance Measure for Indigenous Media provides temporary financial support to Indigenous media organizations and their authorized agents in Québec. It helps maintain and develop their mission through restructuring, urgent repairs or equipment acquisitions, studies, and research and development.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Non-financial cooperative
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Rectifying a situation or restructuring
- Acquiring or repairing equipment
- Studies
- Research and development
Documents Needed
- Project description and rationale
- Project goals, dates, and expected results
- Project budget and schedule
- Most recent financial statements, if applicable
- Partner letters and consent from competent authorities
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous media organizations
- Authorized agents, including band councils and municipalities
- Non-profit legal entities, cooperatives, and public authorities
- For-profit companies legally constituted in Québec
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Non-Indigenous organizations
- Non-Indigenous governmental organizations
- Applicants registered with the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA), including any subcontractor registered with the RENA
- Applicants that have failed to meet their obligations after formal notice in connection with prior financial assistance from a Government of Québec department or agency
Eligible expenses
- Labour costs, including benefits
- Rental of property or equipment
- Purchase of materials or equipment
- Reporting and consulting fees, subcontracting costs, advertising expenses and travel expenses
- Administrative fees up to 5% of total eligible expenses and fees for contingencies up to 10% of the total eligible expenses described above
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the grant is formally awarded in writing by the Ministère
- Expenses related to a project funded by another of the Ministère’s assistance programs
- Projects related to an organization’s day-to-day operations, meaning activities considered normal and routine
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
Selection criteria
- Project relevance is assessed through alignment with the Ministère’s priorities, goals and objectives, and with issues related to the relevant territory or sector
- Project relevance is also assessed based on overlap or competition with existing activities or projects
- Project quality is assessed through the clarity and precision of the project’s objectives, the experience and skills of the project management team, and the applicant’s ability to complete the project
- Project quality is also assessed through the feasibility of the budget forecasts, financial arrangements and project schedule, and the diversity of funding sources and judicious use of resources
- Projects are prioritized by urgency or crucial nature, the community served and territory covered, the organization’s financial situation, and the relative equity of grants across media types and Indigenous nations and communities served
How to apply
- Applications for financial assistance are normally completed online via a form available on the di@pason online service.
- Upon request, applications may also be submitted via a paper form, which must be forwarded to the Ministère’s office in the applicant’s region.
- Applications for financial assistance must be received by the dates determined each year by the Ministère.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministère on an ongoing basis
- Only projects that successfully pass the applicant and project eligibility, relevance and quality analysis stages will be considered for funding
- During review, the applicant may be required to provide additional information and documentation
- Applications must be complete and based on accurate data; otherwise the applicant must correct the deficiencies within the timeframe granted by the Ministère
- The recipient must sign a Results Agreement to receive payment, and accountability reporting may include a final written report, progress reports and site verification
Additional information
- Applications were normally submitted online through the di@pason service.
- Paper applications could be submitted on request to the Ministry office in the applicant’s region.
- Very urgent projects could be processed outside the regular schedule.
- The recipient must sign a Results Agreement before payment.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the One-time assistance for Indigenous media Program
What is the One-time assistance for Indigenous media?
One-Time Assistance Measure for Indigenous Media provides temporary financial support to Indigenous media organizations and their authorized agents in Québec. It helps maintain and develop their mission through restructuring, urgent repairs or equipment acquisitions, studies, and research and development.
How much funding can be received?
One-time assistance for Indigenous media Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the One-time assistance for Indigenous media program?
To be eligible for the One-time assistance for Indigenous media program, you must:
Legally constituted in Québec
Indigenous media or authorized agent
Active at application time
What expenses are eligible under One-time assistance for Indigenous media?
Rectifying a situation or restructuring
Acquiring or repairing equipment
Studies
Research and development
Who can I contact for more information about the One-time assistance for Indigenous media?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at dratnq@mcc.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 8197633517.
Where is the One-time assistance for Indigenous media available?
The One-time assistance for Indigenous media program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the One-time assistance for Indigenous media a grant, loan, or tax credit?
One-time assistance for Indigenous media is a Grant and Funding