How much funding can be received?

The Fonds Patrimoine et Culture de la MRC de Portneuf provides financial support for cultural projects related to the arts or heritage, with the maximum funding amount of $7,500. The program aims to promote cultural development within the region by supporting new initiatives that enhance the cultural landscape and have a tangible impact.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial aid covers up to 50% of the project's total eligible costs.
The applicant must contribute at least 10% of the project cost, with at least 5% in cash.
The grant awarded ranges from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $7,500 per project.
75% of the grant is disbursed upon signing the agreement; the remaining 25% is paid after approval of the final report.

Eligible projects & activities

Initiatives that promote arts or heritage in the region.
Projects introducing new cultural activities or events.
Enhancements or additions to existing cultural events that bring added value.
Collaborative cultural projects that encourage community involvement.
Programs or activities that contribute to the cultural development of Portneuf.

Eligibility criteria of the MRC Portneuf — Heritage and Culture Fund program

The applicant must be a non-profit and incorporated organization with a cultural mission, or a solidarity/consumer cooperative with a cultural mission.
The project must be cultural in nature, related to arts or heritage, and contribute to at least one objective of the MRC's cultural policy.
The project must be new or show added value compared to previous editions and not constitute regular activities or ongoing operations.
The project must be carried out within the MRC de Portneuf territory within two years following financial support approval.
The application must be complete and include all required supporting documents.

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations with a cultural mission
Incorporated non-profit organizations with a cultural mission
Solidarity cooperatives with a cultural mission
Consumer cooperatives with a cultural mission

Who is not eligible

For-profit organizations.
Municipalities.
Government organizations (provincial or federal ministries, agencies, and related institutions).
Educational institutions tied to a school board.
Health and social services institutions.
Organizations whose mission or activities are political, partisan, religious, or union-related.

Eligible expenses

Salaries and social benefits for employees hired exclusively for the project.
Professional fees (for specialists, consultants, etc.).
Artist fees (professional artists).
Production or project implementation costs (purchase/rental of minor equipment or materials, reproduction rights, etc.).
Promotion and communication expenses related to the project that are not part of the promoter's regular activities or services.
Other costs inherent to the development and implementation of the projects.

Eligible geographic areas

MRC de Portneuf (Portneuf Regional County Municipality), Quebec

Eligibility criteria of the MRC Portneuf — Heritage and Culture Fund program

Coherence and compliance with the MRC’s cultural policy.
Quality of the project, including originality, clarity, credibility of the team, and organizational capacity to complete the project.
Impact on the cultural development of the MRC de Portneuf, including enhancement and visibility of the local cultural offering, and collaboration or partnerships.
Financial structure, with a detailed description of project and costs, diversity of funding sources, and governance.

How to apply to the MRC Portneuf — Heritage and Culture Fund program

Eligibility verification

Contact the cultural development agent to verify the eligibility of your organization and your project.
If the project is eligible, the application form will be forwarded.

Technical support

Request technical support if necessary to validate the project's compliance before the final submission.

Preparation of the request

Fill out the funding application form.
Gather all required documents specified in the application form.

Submission of the application

Send the complete request to the MRC of Portneuf by email at eliane.trottier@mrc-portneuf.qc.ca or by mail to the following address:
MRC of Portneuf
Heritage and Culture Fund Analysis Committee
185, route 138
Cap-Santé (Quebec) G0A 1L0

Analysis and monitoring

The request will be analyzed by the Heritage and Culture Fund Analysis Committee.
Wait for the response from the MRC regarding the authorization of funding.
If the project is selected, sign the memorandum of understanding received from the MRC.

Additional information

An annual call for projects is typically held, contingent on fund availability.
Unallocated funds from one call may be reallocated to spontaneous requests or to subsequent calls.
The decision on funding amounts rests with the MRC, which may allocate less than the amount requested.
The evaluation committee includes representatives from both the MRC and the Ministry of Culture and Communications, as well as sectoral advisers.