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Operating Support for National Cultural Leisure Organizations
Operating funding for cultural leisure organizations
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 81,850 - $ 300,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 10, 2023
- Closing date : October 20, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
Operating Support for National Cultural Leisure Organizations provides operating funding to support the mission and action plan of national cultural leisure organizations. Eligible support includes labour, equipment and premises, materials, consulting, subcontracting, promotion, travel, and related administrative costs.
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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 : 300,000 $
- Minimum amount : 81,850 $
Timeline
- Open Date : October 10, 2023
- Closing date : October 20, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
Target groups
- General public
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operating the mission of a national cultural leisure organization.
- Carrying out the organization’s action plan.
- Delivering services to members and the public in cultural leisure.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Objectives tracking form
- Board of directors list and roles
- Most recent activity report and financial statements
- Charter, bylaws, and letters patent
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- National cultural leisure associations
- Organizations active in the culture sector
Who is not eligible
- Quebec government ministries and budget-funded bodies.
- Designated persons, federal ministries, or federal bodies.
- Organizations in bankruptcy or insolvency.
- Organizations listed in the Register of Enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
- Applicants with unresolved obligations related to a previous Ministry grant.
Eligible expenses
- Labour costs, including social benefits.
- Equipment or premises rental, materials, and equipment purchases.
- Consulting, studies, and subcontracting fees.
- Promotion and travel expenses.
- Administration costs, up to 15% of eligible expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs not directly related to the organization’s mission.
- Fines, legal costs, and penalties linked to civil or criminal offences.
- Expenses that qualify for a refundable Quebec tax credit.
- The refundable portion of GST and QST.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- All 17 administrative regions of Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed by the Ministry, which may use external expertise if needed.
- Applications must be complete, clear, and based on accurate information.
- If information is missing, the applicant may be asked to correct it within 10 working days.
- An agreement must be signed before funding is paid.
- Recipients must provide annual accountability reports and a triennial results form.
Additional information
- The program supports operating costs tied to the organization’s mission.
- Funding is generally granted on a three-year basis.
- Recipients must provide annual accountability reporting.
- A funding agreement must be signed to receive the subsidy.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Operating Support for National Cultural Leisure Organizations Program
What is the Operating Support for National Cultural Leisure Organizations?
Operating Support for National Cultural Leisure Organizations provides operating funding to support the mission and action plan of national cultural leisure organizations. Eligible support includes labour, equipment and premises, materials, consulting, subcontracting, promotion, travel, and related administrative costs.
How much funding can be received?
Operating Support for National Cultural Leisure Organizations Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 20, 2023.
Who is eligible for the Operating Support for National Cultural Leisure Organizations program?
To be eligible for the Operating Support for National Cultural Leisure Organizations program, you must:
Non-profit legal entity
Headquartered in Quebec
National cultural leisure organization
What expenses are eligible under Operating Support for National Cultural Leisure Organizations?
Operating the mission of a national cultural leisure organization.
Carrying out the organization’s action plan.
Delivering services to members and the public in cultural leisure.
Who can I contact for more information about the Operating Support for National Cultural Leisure Organizations?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC) by email at dpdcn@mcc.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Operating Support for National Cultural Leisure Organizations available?
The Operating Support for National Cultural Leisure Organizations program is available across Canada.