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Program targeting the protection, transmission and promotion of religious heritage
Support for restoring Québec religious heritage
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports the protection, transmission, and promotion of religious heritage of historical, architectural, or artistic interest. It funds building restoration and the restoration of furnishings, works of art, and organs across Québec.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Restoration of religious buildings.
- Restoration of furnishings, works of art, and organs.
- Preservation and conservation of heritage elements with religious value.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Building condition report, for Section 1.
- Insurance proof.
- Proof of a functional fire detection system, for Section 1.
- Expert report on the condition of the furnishings, artwork, or organ, for Section 2.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations.
- Municipalities.
- Band councils and Cree, Inuit, or Naskapi communities.
- Private owners, including private individuals and private companies, for Section 1.
- Dioceses, consistory bodies, and religious orders.
Who is not eligible
- Non-budgetary bodies listed in Annex 2 of the Financial Administration Act.
- Education and healthcare network organizations.
- Organizations registered in RENA.
- Museums, for Section 2.
Eligible expenses
- Restoration work on buildings, furnishings, works of art, and organs.
- Preparatory studies and professional fees for building restoration.
- Professional fees related to restoration of furnishings, works of art, and organs.
- Fire detection and extinguishing systems.
- Electrical security components for the site.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses related to companies registered in RENA.
- Projects or property linked to non-budgetary bodies listed in Annex 2 of the Financial Administration Act.
- Projects from education or healthcare network organizations where the property is funded by another ministry.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the regional Table de concertation or the relevant Council committee.
- Selected projects are prioritized and recommended to the Council, then to the Minister.
- A financial assistance agreement must be signed before work begins.
- Funding is released after supporting claims and proof of payment are submitted.
- The Council verifies the project completion and sends the final result to the Minister.
Additional information
- Projects are divided into two sections: building restoration and restoration of furnishings, works of art, and organs.
- Applicants must follow the program forms and supporting documents required by the Council.
- A financial assistance agreement must be signed before funding is granted.
- The project must be completed and reported within 36 months of the announcement letter, unless amended.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Program targeting the protection, transmission and promotion of religious heritage Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Program targeting the protection, transmission and promotion of religious heritage. 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 Program targeting the protection, transmission and promotion of religious heritage?
This program supports the protection, transmission, and promotion of religious heritage of historical, architectural, or artistic interest. It funds building restoration and the restoration of furnishings, works of art, and organs across Québec.
Who is eligible for the Program targeting the protection, transmission and promotion of religious heritage program?
To be eligible for the Program targeting the protection, transmission and promotion of religious heritage program, you must:
Owner of eligible religious heritage property.
Prior compliance with program rules.
Property must meet heritage status rules.
What expenses are eligible under Program targeting the protection, transmission and promotion of religious heritage?
Restoration of religious buildings.
Restoration of furnishings, works of art, and organs.
Preservation and conservation of heritage elements with religious value.
Who can I contact for more information about the Program targeting the protection, transmission and promotion of religious heritage?
You can contact Council of Religious Heritage of Quebec (CPRQ).
Where is the Program targeting the protection, transmission and promotion of religious heritage available?
The Program targeting the protection, transmission and promotion of religious heritage program is available across Canada.
Is the Program targeting the protection, transmission and promotion of religious heritage a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Program targeting the protection, transmission and promotion of religious heritage is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Program targeting the protection, transmission and promotion of religious heritage?
Program targeting the protection, transmission and promotion of religious heritage is funded by Council of Religious Heritage of Quebec (CPRQ)