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Sectoral Agreement on Cultural Development in Mauricie
Funding for cultural development projects in Mauricie
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000 - $ 20,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 1, 2025
- Closing date : October 30, 2025
Location
Mauricie, Quebec
Overview
This program supports cultural development in Mauricie with funding of up to $20,000 per project. It funds initiatives that develop, expand access to, and promote arts and culture across the region.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : October 1, 2025
- Closing date : October 30, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Mauricie
- 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
- Cultural mediation and citizen participation projects
- Resource sharing and mutualization initiatives
- Projects that develop, make accessible, and promote arts and culture in Mauricie
Documents Needed
- Completed 2025 project application form
- Completed 2025 budget form
- Board resolution, if applicable
- Required permits and authorizations, if applicable
- Partner confirmation letters, if applicable
- Most recent annual financial statements
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Non-profit cooperatives
- For-profit businesses
- Municipalities with fewer than 10,000 residents
- Indigenous band councils
Who is not eligible
- Organizations with outstanding obligations to the agreement signatories
- Projects outside Mauricie
- Projects that are strictly commercial or part of regular operations
- Projects already underway before eligibility
- Self-financing activities
Eligible expenses
- Labour, fees, and professional service costs
- Equipment or space rental
- Materials and equipment needed for the project
- Promotion, communication, research, and documentation costs
- Artistic, organizational, or technical support fees
- Project logistics and artist fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Awards, trophies, contests, meals, snacks, and beverages
- Volunteer hours and reimbursable taxes
- Operating deficits, debt repayment, revolving fund replenishment, loans, guarantees, or equity investments
- Projects already completed or expenses incurred before submission
- Costs not directly related to the project or eligible under CALQ, SODEC, or BAnQ programs
Eligible geographic areas
- Mauricie
- Trois-Rivières
- Shawinigan
- La Tuque
- MRC of Maskinongé
- MRC of Mékinac
- MRC of Les Chenaux
- Atikamekw communities of Wemotaci and Opitciwan
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed by an evaluation committee.
- Projects were selected in December 2025 and applicants were notified of the results.
- Successful applicants signed an agreement in January 2026.
- Funding was then disbursed in February 2026.
- A final accountability review was completed before the last payment.
Additional information
- The call for projects was open from October 1 to 30, 2025.
- Projects are supported under the 2024-2026 regional cultural agreement.
- Applications must be sent by email attachment only.
- The second call of projects was evaluated in December 2025, with agreements signed in January 2026.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sectoral Agreement on Cultural Development in Mauricie Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sectoral Agreement on Cultural Development in Mauricie. 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 Sectoral Agreement on Cultural Development in Mauricie?
This program supports cultural development in Mauricie with funding of up to $20,000 per project. It funds initiatives that develop, expand access to, and promote arts and culture across the region.
How much funding can be received?
Sectoral Agreement on Cultural Development in Mauricie Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 30, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Sectoral Agreement on Cultural Development in Mauricie program?
To be eligible for the Sectoral Agreement on Cultural Development in Mauricie program, you must:
Project in Mauricie
Meets a program objective
Non-recurring initiative
What expenses are eligible under Sectoral Agreement on Cultural Development in Mauricie?
Cultural mediation and citizen participation projects
Resource sharing and mutualization initiatives
Projects that develop, make accessible, and promote arts and culture in Mauricie
Who can I contact for more information about the Sectoral Agreement on Cultural Development in Mauricie?
You can contact Culture Mauricie by email at developpement@culturemauricie.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Sectoral Agreement on Cultural Development in Mauricie available?
The Sectoral Agreement on Cultural Development in Mauricie program is available Mauricie, Quebec.