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Operating support for umbrella organizations
Operating support for cultural umbrella organizations
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 600,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 4, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Operating Support for Umbrella Organizations provides operating funding to support cultural umbrella organizations and strengthen their mission. Eligible support covers operating costs, communication and promotion, digital adaptation, and, where applicable, the hiring of a digital development officer.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : November 4, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-financial cooperative
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operating activities that support the organization’s mission
- Digital development support through hiring a digital development officer, where applicable
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form in di@pason
- Three-year follow-up form
- Board of directors list and roles
- Most recent annual activity report
- Most recent financial statements
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Regional cultural councils
- National umbrella organizations in the cultural sector
Who is not eligible
- National cultural leisure organizations supported under another program
- Regional library service centers supported under another program
- Professional associations and unions defending members’ interests
- Organizations already supported under another Ministry, CALQ, or SODEC operating program
- Organizations under bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings
Eligible expenses
- Labour costs, including social benefits
- Equipment and premises rental, maintenance, and purchase
- Consulting, subcontracting, communication, and promotion costs
- Information technology, digital adaptation, and digital management costs
- Travel costs within public-sector rates
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fines and legal fees, including civil or criminal convictions
- Expenses eligible for a refundable Quebec tax credit
- Refundable portion of GST and QST
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- All administrative regions
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministry
- External expertise may be used when needed
- The Ministry may limit the number of selected applications
- Applicants may need to correct incomplete files within the deadline given
- Funding is confirmed through a written agreement and may be withdrawn if conditions are not met
Additional information
- The program is generally awarded on a three-year basis.
- The Ministry may limit the number of selected applications.
- Annual accountability reports are required.
- Applicants must keep their di@pason profile up to date.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Operating support for umbrella organizations Program
What is the Operating support for umbrella organizations?
Operating Support for Umbrella Organizations provides operating funding to support cultural umbrella organizations and strengthen their mission. Eligible support covers operating costs, communication and promotion, digital adaptation, and, where applicable, the hiring of a digital development officer.
How much funding can be received?
Operating support for umbrella organizations Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $600,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Operating support for umbrella organizations program?
To be eligible for the Operating support for umbrella organizations program, you must:
Non-profit or cooperative
Based in Quebec
At least 3 years active
What expenses are eligible under Operating support for umbrella organizations?
Operating activities that support the organization’s mission
Digital development support through hiring a digital development officer, where applicable
Who can I contact for more information about the Operating support for umbrella 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 umbrella organizations available?
The Operating support for umbrella organizations program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Operating support for umbrella organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Operating support for umbrella organizations is a Grant and Funding