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Stream 2: Development and production of large-scale activities contributing to the recognition or enhancement of Quebec culture
Supports large-scale Quebec cultural activities
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Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 800,000
Deadline
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Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Volet 2 supports Quebec-based organizations for large-scale cultural projects in Quebec. It encourages new, exceptional initiatives that strengthen public exposure to Quebec content, works, products, and events, while advancing recognition and valorization of Quebec culture.
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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 : 800,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and production of large-scale activities
- Exceptional and innovative cultural activities
- New proposals with a specific brand identity, objectives, and communication means
- Projects that contribute to one or more sectors under the responsibility of the Ministère, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles, or Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec
Documents Needed
- Calendar of realization
- Detailed budget forecasts
- Communication strategy, including target audiences and, for any online volet, a discoverability strategy
- Project team presentation, project organigram, partner commitment letters, latest financial statements, resolution on the application and mandataire, organizational chart, latest activity report, and updated board lists
- For companies, an attestation from the secretary or the president confirming shareholders, voting shares, citizenship, and Quebec domicile
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- A non-profit legal person
- A cooperative constituted under the Loi sur les coopératives or the Loi canadienne sur les coopératives
- An enterprise collective within the meaning of the Loi sur l’économie sociale
- A private for-profit company constituted under Quebec or Canadian laws
- A municipal body, or a First Nations or Inuit public authority
Who is not eligible
- Sole proprietorships
- Universities and research centres
- Applicants listed in the public contracts non-eligible registry
- Applicants in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings
- Government departments and health or education institutions
Eligible expenses
- Labour costs, including social benefits; subcontracting; and external consultants or specialists with recognized and relevant expertise
- Travel costs respecting the rates in force in the Quebec public service; fees and copyright; and the non-reimbursed portion of taxes for a non-profit organization
- Equipment or premises rental costs; and material or equipment purchase costs, when justified
- Costs of creation, construction, or installation of elements directly linked to the project, technical upgrade costs for usage and descriptive data, promotion costs with 4% spent in recognized community media, and result-measurement costs
- Administrative costs up to 5% of total eligible expenses and contingency costs up to 10% of total eligible expenses and administrative costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Recurring expenses and operating costs
- Expenses already supported by another program of the Ministry
- Expenses incurred before the Ministry's announcement letter
- Debt financing, loan repayment, or financing of a project already completed
- Land acquisition, building construction or expansion, and travel outside Quebec or any other international outreach or market-development activity outside Quebec
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Project relevance (22%), including alignment with the program's purpose and objectives, coherence with the applicant's mission and activities, and no overlap with existing activities or direct competition with ongoing projects
- Overall project quality (78%), including the fit of the objectives, the team's experience and competence, partnerships, the applicant's capacity, feasibility, realism, financing, communication, data collection, originality, reach, results, and sustainable development principles
- The Ministry may limit the number of selected applications to respect the budget envelope
- The Ministry may limit the number of funded projects in each administrative region for fairness
- The Ministry may prioritize projects that showcase the different cultures of Indigenous peoples of Quebec
How to apply
- Register in di@pason as a client partner, or update the client partner profile if already registered
- Complete the application form through the di@pason online service
- Attach the required documents and make sure the file is complete and clearly defined
- Submit the application through di@pason
Processing and Agreement
- The Ministry first checks whether the applicant and project are eligible.
- Eligible applications are then assessed against the program selection criteria.
- The Ministry may request additional information or modifications during review.
- Applicants receive the decision by email through di@pason.
- A funding agreement is signed before the first payment is made.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Stream 2: Development and production of large-scale activities contributing to the recognition or enhancement of Quebec culture Program
What is the Stream 2: Development and production of large-scale activities contributing to the recognition or enhancement of Quebec culture?
Volet 2 supports Quebec-based organizations for large-scale cultural projects in Quebec. It encourages new, exceptional initiatives that strengthen public exposure to Quebec content, works, products, and events, while advancing recognition and valorization of Quebec culture.
How much funding can be received?
Stream 2: Development and production of large-scale activities contributing to the recognition or enhancement of Quebec culture Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $800,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Stream 2: Development and production of large-scale activities contributing to the recognition or enhancement of Quebec culture program?
To be eligible for the Stream 2: Development and production of large-scale activities contributing to the recognition or enhancement of Quebec culture program, you must:
The applicant must be legally constituted as one of the eligible organizational forms.
The applicant must be legally constituted for more than 12 months and have its head office in Quebec.
Private for-profit applicants must show majority effective control by Canadian citizens or permanent residents with tax residence in Quebec.
What expenses are eligible under Stream 2: Development and production of large-scale activities contributing to the recognition or enhancement of Quebec culture?
Development and production of large-scale activities
Exceptional and innovative cultural activities
New proposals with a specific brand identity, objectives, and communication means
Projects that contribute to one or more sectors under the responsibility of the Ministère, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles, or Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec
Who can I contact for more information about the Stream 2: Development and production of large-scale activities contributing to the recognition or enhancement of Quebec culture?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at culturequebecoise@mcc.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 888 380-8882.
Where is the Stream 2: Development and production of large-scale activities contributing to the recognition or enhancement of Quebec culture available?
The Stream 2: Development and production of large-scale activities contributing to the recognition or enhancement of Quebec culture program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Stream 2: Development and production of large-scale activities contributing to the recognition or enhancement of Quebec culture a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Stream 2: Development and production of large-scale activities contributing to the recognition or enhancement of Quebec culture is a Grant and Funding