Closed
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 30, 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 permanent and travelling museum exhibitions in Quebec. It helps museums renew exhibitions, improve public access, and develop educational programming.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : January 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
- 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
- General public
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Partial or full renewal of an existing permanent exhibition
- Creation of a new permanent exhibition
- Realization of a travelling exhibition or travelling exhibition partnership
- Circulation of an exhibition in Quebec museums or exhibition centres
Documents Needed
- Project timeline
- Detailed project team presentation or CVs
- Partner commitment letters, if applicable
- Detailed project budget
- Most recent financial statements
- Signed funding conditions document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Accredited museums
- Interpretation sites
- Exhibition centres, for travelling exhibition projects
Who is not eligible
- Museums established under the National Museums Act or the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Act
- Institutions under the Government of Quebec or the Government of Canada
- Organizations listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts
- Applicants under bankruptcy or creditor arrangement protection
- Applicants that do not meet the required integrity standards
Eligible expenses
- Labour, subcontracting, professional fees and consulting
- Training, authors’ fees, materials and equipment
- Exhibition design, construction, installation and adaptation
- Promotion, travel, equipment or space rental, and artifact restoration
- Digital development and maintenance, administration, contingency, and eligible taxes
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Recurring or normal operating expenses
- Purchase of collection objects or specimens
- Demolition of exhibitions
- Food and alcohol for promotional or media activities
- Debt financing, loan repayment, land or building acquisition, and penalties or legal costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministry, with external expertise if needed
- Projects are assessed against program criteria and available budget
- Priority may be given to youth-focused and sustainable projects
- A final report is required after project completion
- The Ministry may verify the use of funds and visit project sites
Additional information
- The call for projects ended on January 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
- The program is delivered by the Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications.
- A French-language version of the standard is available on request for eligible applicants.
- The report on the project must be submitted within three months after completion.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Stream 1: Permanent Exhibitions Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Stream 1: Permanent Exhibitions. 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 Stream 1: Permanent Exhibitions?
This program supports permanent and travelling museum exhibitions in Quebec. It helps museums renew exhibitions, improve public access, and develop educational programming.
How much funding can be received?
Stream 1: Permanent Exhibitions Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Stream 1: Permanent Exhibitions program?
To be eligible for the Stream 1: Permanent Exhibitions program, you must:
Accredited museum or interpretation site
Based in Quebec
Educational program required
What expenses are eligible under Stream 1: Permanent Exhibitions?
Partial or full renewal of an existing permanent exhibition
Creation of a new permanent exhibition
Realization of a travelling exhibition or travelling exhibition partnership
Circulation of an exhibition in Quebec museums or exhibition centres
Who can I contact for more information about the Stream 1: Permanent Exhibitions?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Stream 1: Permanent Exhibitions available?
The Stream 1: Permanent Exhibitions 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 Stream 1: Permanent Exhibitions a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Stream 1: Permanent Exhibitions is a Grant and Funding