ARTS AND CULTURE
Ministère de la culture et des communications du Québec (Ministry of Culture and Communications)
Program‘s three components :
- Indigenous Media
Aims to enable indigenous media to create original content and maintain programming in indigenous languages.
- Projets culturels pour les jeunes d’âge scolaire (Cultural projects for school-age youth)
Aims to increase the number of activities to promote indigenous cultures among young people in the communities. - Indigenous Languages
Seeks to contribute to the preservation, development and vitality of indigenous languages in Quebec by carrying out activities or developing products that promote the learning and use of these languages.
They also aim to promote citizen access to and participation in the arts and culture.
find out which projects are currently being called by the Ministry
Applications must be submitted via the online service di@pason.
Applicants should contact di@pason technical support for any questions relating to access codes and passwords or for any problems related to di@pason. The number to contact is: 1 888-380-8882.
Contact person : Catalina Gonzalez
SODEC Québec
SODEC’s mission is to support the development of Québec’s cultural enterprises and ensure that heritage buildings are protected and promoted.
- Film and Television Production Support the development of original screenplays, the production of films of different genres (fiction, documentary, animation) and different formats (feature, medium and short films), as well as the marketing and exploitation of films, in order to facilitate the circulation of works in the regions, as well as festivals.
- Music and Variety Contribute to the production and promotion of sound recordings and variety shows, touring shows in and outside Quebec and national events.
- Books and Publishing Support the publishing and marketing activities of publishers and booksellers.
- Fine Arts and Crafts Provide support to acquire equipment and to market products.
Canadian Heritage
The Building Communities through Arts and Heritage program offers funding through three separate components:
- Local Festivals
Provides funding to local groups for recurring festivals that present the work of local artists, artisans and heritage performers. - Community Anniversaries
Provides funding to local groups for non-recurring local events, with or without a minor capital project. Funding is available for non-recurring events that mark the 100th anniversary or greater, in increments of 25 years (e.g., 125th, 150th); of a significant local historical event or personality. - Legacy Fund
Provides funding for community-initiated capital projects that involve the restoration, renovation, or transformation of existing buildings or exterior spaces (e.g. a statue, a community centre, a monument, a purchase related to a garden or a work of art) intended for community use.
- strengthen Indigenous cultural identity and participation in Canadian society
- preserve and revitalize Indigenous languages and cultures
The Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program offers two funding components to eligible Indigenous organizations:
- Indigenous Languages
The Indigenous Languages Component supports the reclamation, revitalization, maintenance, and strengthening of Indigenous languages through community-driven activities (formerly known as Aboriginal Languages Initiative). - Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting
Supports the production and distribution of Indigenous audio and video content.
The Program has three funding components:
The Paul Yuzyk Youth Initiative for Multiculturalism may also offer an interesting avenue for Indigenous youth. It offers funding for youth-led projects that promotes diversity and inclusion, while addressing racism and discrimination in local communities.
More information of this Youth Initiative
Submit a project or to learn more about the program in general
Brian Bronfman Family Foundation
The BBFF provides financial assistance to registered Canadian charities only.
Library and Archives Canada
- digitize existing Indigenous culture and language recordings
- build the skills, knowledge and resources needed to digitize and preserve Indigenous culture and language recordings
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (Quebec Arts and Literature Council)
The program provides funding opportunities for Aboriginal artists and Aboriginal cultural organizations.
To be eligible, you must have taken part in, produced, presented or distributed a work outside of your training or educational program in a setting recognized by your peers, Elders or community.
The program has three components:
- Revitalization, Creation and Transmission – Artist grant
Supports Indigenous artists in their practices, throughout their careers, as well as the dissemination, circulation and promotion of Indigenous works and artists throughout Quebec and outside Quebec. - Microgrant – Ideal for up-and-coming artist
This component is distinguished by a streamlined application/evaluation process and an expedited processing/response time. - Impetus – First grant
This component is designed to provide an initial grant to Inuit and First Nations artists in order to give their career a boost. An artist’s application is submitted by a peer or cultural worker tasked with putting together the related file.
The program has two components:
- Revitalization, Creation and Transmission – Artist grant
This component supports projects undertaken by First Nations artists and organizations involving the dissemination, circulation and promotion of First Nations works and artists inside as well as outside Québec. - Development of organizational capabilities
This component supports various initiatives, including the development and strengthening of First Nations artistic organizations.
Canada Council for the Arts
Grants can be used to fund:
MUSIC
FACTOR – The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent On Recording
FACTOR provides support to Canadian recording artists, songwriters, artist managers, record labels, music publishers, distributors, and event producers through numerous programs.
You can apply for funding to record a few tracks, a full length sound recording, market and promote an existing album, or showcase and tour at home or abroad.
Musicaction
YOUTH AND SCHOOL PROGRAMS
LOJIQ – Les Offices jeunesse internationaux du Québec
Chantiers jeunesse
The programs offered may include an entrepreneurial project that meets the needs of the candidate’s community, an individual internship abroad or a community involvement experience.
IJQ – Intégration Jeunesse du Québec inc. (Quebec Youth Integration)
Quebec Government
« No matter whether you want to create your own business or become a self-employed worker, this program allows you to try out a business project and test your entrepreneurial skills, motivation and determination through activities similar to those involved in a business start-up. »
Ministère de l’Éduction du Québec (Quebec Ministry of Education)
This support can reach up to $10,000 for a cultural committee that already has a cultural policy and $3,000 for a cultural committee to be created during the current school year (2020 data).
Canadian Government
The CFS+ program also provides computers and other digital devices to assist libraries, not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous communities and eligible low-income Canadians. This is achieved through CFS+, the CFS+ Internship program and the Connecting Families initiative.
Canadian Heritage
Through the Paul Yuzyk Youth Initiative for Multiculturalism, you can receive a grant to fund a youth-led project that promotes diversity and inclusion, while addressing racism and discrimination in local communities.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Secrétariat aux affaires autochtones du Québec (SAA)
Funding applications may be submitted primarily by Aboriginal communities (band councils, tribal councils, northern villages); non-profit Aboriginal organizations (Aboriginal NPOs); non-profit organizations; groupings of Aboriginal NPOs, nations, or communities.
The AIFIII I is made up of seven different components that are managed by the Minister responsible for Native Affairs. The goal of the fund is to support the economic, social, and community development of Aboriginal people and to meet government requirements for consultation. PDF
Here are a few funding envelopes that can be used to support cultural and artistic projects with a social impact:
1. Assistance for Aboriginal People in Urban Environments
This envelope provides financial support to community organizations offering services to Indigenous citizens living in urban areas.
Financial assistance is available for projects, initiatives, and partnership agreements targeting social development in Aboriginal communities through relevant action adapted to the realities of Aboriginal people. Such projects may have significant benefits in terms of improving the living conditions of Aboriginal people in Québec.
Aboriginal nation communities recognized by the Québec National Assembly, Aboriginal non profit organizations or equivalent, non-Aboriginal non profit organizations that provide services for Aboriginal people, and the Assembly of the First Nations of Québec and Labrador and its committees are eligible to submit applications.
The objectives of this component are to create an environment that fosters economic development, allow Aboriginal organizations to access conventional sources of funding and benefit from competitive interest rates, create and develop businesses, and create and protect jobs.
A budget of $20 million over five years is earmarked for nations and communities that plan to participate in the consultation and cooperation processes initiated by the Government of Québec.
This envelope is earmarked for community action organizations that provide services for an Aboriginal clientele in and outside communities.
Indigenous Services Canada
Crown-Indigenous Relations Canada (CIRNAC) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) provide funding for programs, services and initiatives to First Nations, Inuit and Northern communities, governments and individuals as well as to Aboriginal and Métis organizations.
DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT
Quebec Government
Indigenous communities and nations recognized by the National Assembly, as well as small and medium-sized businesses that meet certain criteria, are eligible for the program.
INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT
Secrétariat aux affaires autochtones du Québec (Indigenous Affairs Secretariat)
This financial assistance is offered to Aboriginal communities and nations recognized by the Québec National Assembly, Aboriginal non profit organizations or equivalent, and Aboriginal community action organizations in the start-up phase, located in communities.
Apply for financial assistance or learn more
About AIF III:
AIF III is made up of seven different components, including one for community infrastructures, that are managed by the Minister responsible for Native Affairs. The goal of the fund is to support the economic, social, and community development of Aboriginal people and to meet government requirements for consultation. (PDF)
Canadian Heritage
Infrastructure Canada
RELIGIOUS HERITAGE
Conseil du patrimoine religieux du Québec (Quebec Council of Religious Heritage)
This program has two distinct components: (1) Incubator for repurposing projects; (2) Repurposing of places of worship of heritage value.
The support it offers aims to preserve and conserve landed and furnishings, works of art, and organs demonstrating heritage value across the whole of Québec.
The program includes two components: (1) Restoration of buildings; (2) Restoration of furnishings, works of art or organs.