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Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets des organismes culturels professionnels
Support for professional arts and culture projects
Last Update: May 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 1, 2026
Location
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports professional arts and cultural organizations in Québec City. It funds projects that align with the cultural development agreement, across production, audience development, organization, and outreach activities, with support up to $20,000 depending on the component.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec City
- Quebec
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
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Professional artistic production and public presentation
- Audience growth and retention projects
- Cultural mediation and public education initiatives
- Resource sharing and mutualization projects between organizations
- Professional outreach, exchange, and showcase activities
Documents Needed
- Project submission form
- Project budget
- Letter patents
- Bylaws
- Recent financial statements and artistic accomplishments, for first-time applicants
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional arts and cultural organizations
- Non-profit organizations based in Québec City
- Cooperatives without redistribution of dividends or interest to members
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations and businesses
- Recreation and cultural leisure organizations
- Individual artists
- Public, parapublic, and educational institutions
- Partnerships and general partnerships
Eligible expenses
- Project-related artist fees and copyrights
- Travel and accommodation costs
- Per diem and carbon offset costs
- Shared staff salaries, rented spaces, and equipment purchases for eligible joint projects
- Installation, training, and related costs included in invoices for eligible equipment purchases
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Current operating expenses
- Projects already completed
- Projects covering a deficit
- Duplicate funding from another City of Québec or Ministry of Culture and Communications program
- For Produire, film production, podcasting, and publishing projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec City
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for admissibility and completeness
- Eligible files are reviewed by a selection committee
- Recommendations are submitted to municipal authorities for a final decision
- Applicants receive a notice of acceptance or refusal
- Approved organizations must submit a project report and financial statement after completion
Additional information
- A maximum of 5 applications can be submitted per year.
- Projects must align with the City of Québec–Government of Québec cultural development agreement.
- Funding agreements include visibility and reporting obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets des organismes culturels professionnels Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets des organismes culturels professionnels. 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 Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets des organismes culturels professionnels?
This program supports professional arts and cultural organizations in Québec City. It funds projects that align with the cultural development agreement, across production, audience development, organization, and outreach activities, with support up to $20,000 depending on the component.
How much funding can be received?
Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets des organismes culturels professionnels Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets des organismes culturels professionnels program?
To be eligible for the Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets des organismes culturels professionnels program, you must:
Non-profit organization
Head office in Québec City
Professional arts and cultural activity
What expenses are eligible under Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets des organismes culturels professionnels?
Professional artistic production and public presentation
Audience growth and retention projects
Cultural mediation and public education initiatives
Resource sharing and mutualization projects between organizations
Professional outreach, exchange, and showcase activities
Where is the Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets des organismes culturels professionnels available?
The Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets des organismes culturels professionnels program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets des organismes culturels professionnels a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets des organismes culturels professionnels is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets des organismes culturels professionnels?
Professional cultural organizations - Soutien aux projets des organismes culturels professionnels is funded by Quebec City