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Project Call for Collection Development for Autonomous Public Libraries
Support for library collection development
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 17, 2026
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports public autonomous libraries in Quebec with acquisitions for their collections. It funds the purchase of books, serial publications, audiovisual documents, and databases.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 17, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Public administration
Location
- Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Acquisition of collection documents for public autonomous libraries
- Expansion and renewal of library collections
- Improvement of access to Quebec-published books and serial publications
Documents Needed
- Signed Conditions of Financial Assistance document
- Collection development policy
- Annual Survey of Public Libraries
- Library financial report signed by the competent municipal authority and countersigned by the library manager
- Any relevant supporting information, and latest financial statements for association libraries
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities with at least 5,000 residents that provide a public library service
- Association libraries in municipalities of 5,000+ residents without a municipal library service
- Municipalities under 5,000 residents and association libraries serving fewer than 5,000 residents that already receive direct Ministry support for collection development
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that failed to meet obligations after formal notice under a previous Quebec government aid program
- Entities listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts (RENA)
- Applicants under bankruptcy or creditor protection proceedings
- Applicants that do not meet the required integrity standards for public funding
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of approved collection documents, including books, serial publications, audiovisual documents, and databases
- Acquisition of Quebec-published books and printed periodicals
- Acquisition of digital and audiobook titles through approved bookstores
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses submitted under other Ministry funding programs
- IT costs, including computers, networks, licenses, software, applications, and telecommunications
- Document processing fees and administrative or service fees
- Self-published books
- Fines, legal fees, and costs related to civil or criminal convictions
- Expenses eligible for a refundable Quebec tax credit or the refundable portion of GST/QST
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed once submitted online through di@pason.
- The file must be complete, clear, and accurate to be evaluated.
- The Ministry may request additional information or documents during the review.
- If approved, the beneficiary must sign the financial assistance conditions before receiving payments.
- The Ministry may visit the library and verify how the funding is used.
Additional information
- The application is submitted online through di@pason.
- The program is part of Quebec’s Ministry of Culture and Communications.
- The beneficiary must keep its di@pason profile up to date.
- The program ended on April 17, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Project Call for Collection Development for Autonomous Public Libraries Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Project Call for Collection Development for Autonomous Public Libraries. 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 Project Call for Collection Development for Autonomous Public Libraries?
This program supports public autonomous libraries in Quebec with acquisitions for their collections. It funds the purchase of books, serial publications, audiovisual documents, and databases.
How much funding can be received?
Project Call for Collection Development for Autonomous Public Libraries Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Project Call for Collection Development for Autonomous Public Libraries program?
To be eligible for the Project Call for Collection Development for Autonomous Public Libraries program, you must:
Non-profit, cooperative, or public authority
Main activities in Quebec
Free public library access and online catalog
What expenses are eligible under Project Call for Collection Development for Autonomous Public Libraries?
Acquisition of collection documents for public autonomous libraries
Expansion and renewal of library collections
Improvement of access to Quebec-published books and serial publications
Who can I contact for more information about the Project Call for Collection Development for Autonomous Public Libraries?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at dratnq@mcc.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 819 763-3517.
Where is the Project Call for Collection Development for Autonomous Public Libraries available?
The Project Call for Collection Development for Autonomous Public Libraries program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the Project Call for Collection Development for Autonomous Public Libraries a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Project Call for Collection Development for Autonomous Public Libraries is a Grant and Funding