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Themes and Interdisciplinarity (Culture in the Schools)
School projects with cultural partners and Quebec culture
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Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
October 15, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Volet Culture d’ici (Thématiques et interdisciplinarité) offers up to $50,000 for current school-year Quebec school projects developed with cultural partners under the Quebec curriculum. Eligible expenses include partner fees, travel and stay costs, and specialized materials or equipment rental.
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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
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- School projects carried out in collaboration with cultural partners.
- Projects built around a theme chosen by school leaders.
- Projects linked to the disciplines and competencies of the Programme de formation de l’école québécoise.
Documents Needed
- Completed project presentation form
- School contact details
- Partner contact details
- Signed form page or digital signatures
- Supporting photos, videos, or complementary documentation, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Public schools
- School service centres
- School boards
- Cultural partners involved in school projects
- Artists and writers linked to eligible projects
Who is not eligible
- Projects already supported by another Quebec government culture or education program
- Activities focused only on technique or theory without cultural reference
- One-time workshops, lectures, or performances without active student participation
- School fundraising activities
- School shows or activities replacing a school outing when the outing is possible
Eligible expenses
- Partner cultural fees
- Travel and stay expenses for the cultural partner
- Specialized materials and equipment rental
- Book purchases for projects involving a writer
- School preparation and administration costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- School trip expenses
- School or professional performances
- Permanent equipment purchases
- Teacher and cultural partner training costs
- Operating costs of cultural organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec public schools
- Regional or nearby-region cultural partners
Selection criteria
- Consistency with the goal of integrating culture into school life.
- Clarity of the educational intent and links to curriculum competencies.
- Relevance of the teacher-led pedagogical activities.
- Expected benefits for students, partners, teachers, and the school community.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the project
- Contact a cultural partner.
- Define the project content, duration, and student preparation.
- Complete the project presentation form.
- Step 2: Assemble the application
- Include school and partner contact details.
- Provide the required signatures.
- Add supporting documents, photos, or videos if needed.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the complete file using the transmission tool.
- Submit no later than October 15, 2026.
- Step 4: Await the decision
- Results are announced in December 2026.
- If approved, proceed with the service contract.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an evaluation committee.
- Results are announced in December 2026.
- If approved, a service contract must be signed with the cultural partner.
- Expenses may require supporting documents for reimbursement.
- A questionnaire may be sent after the project.
Additional information
- During the current school year, a project may be submitted only in one of the two streams: Culture d’ici (Thématiques et interdisciplinarité) or Une école accueille un artiste ou un écrivain.
- A school may not submit more than one project targeting the same students.
- No official final report is required, but a questionnaire may be sent after the project.
- Supporting documents for expenses may be requested later.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Themes and Interdisciplinarity (Culture in the Schools) Program
What is the Themes and Interdisciplinarity (Culture in the Schools)?
Volet Culture d’ici (Thématiques et interdisciplinarité) offers up to $50,000 for current school-year Quebec school projects developed with cultural partners under the Quebec curriculum. Eligible expenses include partner fees, travel and stay costs, and specialized materials or equipment rental.
How much funding can be received?
Themes and Interdisciplinarity (Culture in the Schools) Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Themes and Interdisciplinarity (Culture in the Schools) program?
To be eligible for the Themes and Interdisciplinarity (Culture in the Schools) program, you must:
Current school-year project in one or more public schools
Linked to the Programme de formation de l’école québécoise
Led by a teacher and involving a qualified cultural partner
What expenses are eligible under Themes and Interdisciplinarity (Culture in the Schools)?
School projects carried out in collaboration with cultural partners.
Projects built around a theme chosen by school leaders.
Projects linked to the disciplines and competencies of the Programme de formation de l’école québécoise.
Who can I contact for more information about the Themes and Interdisciplinarity (Culture in the Schools)?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at politique-culturelle@education.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Themes and Interdisciplinarity (Culture in the Schools) available?
The Themes and Interdisciplinarity (Culture in the Schools) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Themes and Interdisciplinarity (Culture in the Schools) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Themes and Interdisciplinarity (Culture in the Schools) is a Grant and Funding