The main objective of this Call of Projects is to increase the number of activities that promote Indigenous culture among Indigenous youth residing both within and outside the communities.
Applicant Eligibility
Terms and Conditions
The program is open to non-profit legal entities (organizations, cooperatives or public authorities):
that have their headquarters and principal place of business in Québec
that have fulfilled all commitments made to the Ministère regarding previous grants, including submitting the Accountability Report (PDF 131 Kb)
Specific Requirements
The Call for Projects is intended for Indigenous organizations or committees with a mission or mandate to contribute to the cultural development of youth in their community.
Eligible partners include:
Indigenous public authorities
Indigenous organizations, companies or community groups
Indigenous educational institutions
Indigenous cultural, educational or recreational organizations or centres
Exclusions
The following are not eligible for the Call for Projects:
individuals
non-Indigenous organizations (unless they are working in partnership with Indigenous organizations eligible for the program)
is registered in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA), including their subcontractors, registered in the RENA;
has failed to meet its obligations after having been duly served with a formal notice in connection with the granting of previous financial assistance by a Québec government department or agency;
Financial assistance may not be used to make a payment to any entity in any of the situations described in the preceding paragraphs.
Project Eligibility
Eligibility Requirements
Projects submitted for this Call for Projects must:
mainly target Indigenous youth residing both within and outside the communities
support activities that promote Indigenous cultures
include a plan for public communication of project activities and results
take place in Québec
Guidelines
Priority will be given to projects that:
target youth under 18 years of age
originate in a local community or respond to local needs
facilitate the use of traditional practises
Exclusions
Projects not eligible for the program include:
those related to an organization’s day-to-day operations, i.e., projects that fall within the scope of activities considered normal and routine
those funded under another assistance program offered by the Ministère or included in the action plan of a cultural development agreement
those eligible for an assistance program sponsored by the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles or the Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec