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Programme d’assistance financière Fête nationale
Support for Fête nationale celebrations in Quebec
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 10, 2025
- Closing date : April 22, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Programme d’assistance financière aux célébrations locales et régionales de la fête nationale du Québec supports local and regional celebrations across Quebec. It funds the organization of festive activities for the Fête nationale du Québec, including activities, protocol elements, pavoisement, communication, and related project preparation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 10, 2025
- Closing date : April 22, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Local celebrations for the Fête nationale du Québec
- Regional celebrations for the Fête nationale du Québec
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Supporting documents required by the program guide
- Project budget forecast
- Project schedule and description
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Collective enterprises
- Municipal organizations
- Public, parapublic, or private organizations serving mobility-limited populations
- First Nations and Inuit public authorities
Who is not eligible
- Individual businesses
- For-profit private companies for public celebrations
- Ministries and public educational institutions
- Universities and research centers
- Applicants in bankruptcy or insolvency
Eligible expenses
- Artists' fees and copyright/licensing fees
- Subcontracting, equipment or venue rental, and material purchases
- Promotion, transport, and travel expenses
- Insurance, permits, security, accessibility, and administration
- Taxes not reimbursed for non-profit organizations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Prizes, trophies, and fireworks
- Food and alcohol costs other than the cake
- Operating costs, debt financing, and capital expenditures
- Projects outside Quebec
- Duplicate funding for the same project
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program’s goals
- Quality, diversity, and originality of activities
- Quality and context of protocol activities
- Feasibility, partnerships, and realism of the project
- Communication, pavoisement, and sustainability measures
How to apply
- Step 1: Check the relevant eligibility rules and prepare the project
- Review the program requirements and confirm the project type.
- Gather the information needed for the form and supporting files.
- Step 2: Create or access the online account
- Use the online platform to register or sign in.
- Link the organizer profile to the organization, if needed.
- Step 3: Complete the application form
- Fill in the identification, project, budget, and activity sections.
- Add the required project documents and partner letters, if applicable.
- Step 4: Submit and follow up
- Sign and submit the application online to the regional mandataire.
- Monitor communications and update project details if requested.
Processing and Agreement
- The regional mandataire reviews eligibility and submits projects to a selection committee.
- Projects are evaluated and a decision is made by the committee.
- Applicants receive the acceptance or refusal decision.
- Approved projects receive funding in one or more payments.
Additional information
- Projects must be approved by the regional mandataire.
- A final report is required after the celebration.
- Official visibility and communication tools must be used.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Programme d’assistance financière Fête nationale Program
What is the Programme d’assistance financière Fête nationale?
The Programme d’assistance financière aux célébrations locales et régionales de la fête nationale du Québec supports local and regional celebrations across Quebec. It funds the organization of festive activities for the Fête nationale du Québec, including activities, protocol elements, pavoisement, communication, and related project preparation.
How much funding can be received?
Programme d’assistance financière Fête nationale Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 22, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Programme d’assistance financière Fête nationale program?
To be eligible for the Programme d’assistance financière Fête nationale program, you must:
Legally constituted over 12 months
Based in Quebec
June 23 and/or 24 project
What expenses are eligible under Programme d’assistance financière Fête nationale?
Local celebrations for the Fête nationale du Québec
Regional celebrations for the Fête nationale du Québec
Who can I contact for more information about the Programme d’assistance financière Fête nationale?
You can contact Société nationale de l'Est du Québec (SNEQ).
Where is the Programme d’assistance financière Fête nationale available?
The Programme d’assistance financière Fête nationale program is available the province of Quebec.