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Funding Sources and Partnerships (Quebec)

A)FEDERAL FUNDING SOURCESCulturalCanadian Heritage Official Languages Support ProgramApplicants are advised to speak to an officer before applying.www.pch.gc.ca/eng

1. Development of Official Languages Communities Program:Community Life Component -- Cooperation with the Community Sector(programming/ project)

Why: The Cooperation with the Community Sector aims to encourage community organizationsto become involved by reinforcing their ability to take action to make measurable gains inlong-term community development

Who: Canadian not-for-profit organizations, associations, institutions, commercial organizationsfor not-for-profit activities, and foundations for not-for-profit activities.

What: Costs to set up, deliver and monitor programs, services, activities and projects (culturalactivities program, volunteer training program, recreation, cultural services, communitycommunication services, etc.);costs related to studies or analyses carried out for the purposeof developing programs, services or activities essential to development of official-languageminority communities; and administrative costs, including, but not limited to, auditing andevaluation costs and other administrative overhead related to the funded activities.

When: October 14, (for both program and project funding) RegionalHow Much: Phone: 514-496-7218

2. Development of Official Languages Communities Program: Community LifeComponent -- Cultural Development Fund

National. Fund has ended after 5 years, may be renewed.

3. Development of Official Languages Communities Program: BuildingCommunities through Arts and Heritage (Local Festivals Component)

Why: To help you celebrate your community, its past and its present.Who: Local groups for recurring festivalsWhat: Assist festivals that present the work of local artists, artisans, or performers of local

historical heritage; actively involve members of the local community; are intended for andaccessible to the general public.

When: September 30, 2011/April 1, 2012How Much: Up to 100 percent of eligible expenses to a maximum of $200,000

Development of Official Languages Communities Program: BuildingCommunities through Arts and Heritage (Community Anniversaries

Component)Why: To help you celebrate your community, its past and its present.Who: For non-recurring eventsWhat: Commemorate a significant local historical event or pay tribute to a significant local

historical personality; mark a 100th anniversary or greater, in increments of 25 years (e.g.,125th, 150th); present the work of local artists, artisans, or performers of historical heritage;actively involve members of the local community, are intended for and accessible to thegeneral public.

When: September 30, 2011/April 1, 2012How Much: Up to 100 percent of eligible expenses to a maximum of $200,000 for events
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Development of Official Languages Communities Program: BuildingCommunities through Arts and Heritage (Legacy Component)Why: To help you celebrate your community, its past and its present.Who: For community capital projects

What: Commemorate a significant local historical event or pay tribute to a significant localhistorical personality; mark a 100th anniversary or greater, in increments of 25 years (e.g.,125th, 150th; involve the restoration, renovation, or transformation of existing buildingsand/or exterior spaces with local community significance; encourage arts and heritageactivities in your community; and are intended for and accessible to the general public.

When: September 30, 2011/April 1, 2012How Much: Up to 50 per cent of eligible expenses to a maximum of $500,000 in funding for

community capital projects.

4. Canada Council for the Arts Literary Readings and Author ResidenciesProgramwww.canadacouncil.ca/writing

The Literary Readings and Author Residencies Program increases knowledge and appreciation ofCanadian authors and writing by providing opportunities for authors to read from their works, bein contact with an audience or public, and contribute to the quality of life of a community by theirpresence. The program has two components: Literary Readings, and Author Residencies.

Literary Readings provides financial assistance to organizations that wish to invite authors to givepublic readings. The purpose is to promote the literary works of writers and to give audiencesacross Canada greater access to authors. Canadian organizations such as post-secondaryinstitutions, public l ibraries, writers associations, national service organizations, museums, artgalleries and community centres that intend to host four or more full readings (or an equivalentthat includes joint readings) may apply for assistance to invite writers to their region.

B)FEDERAL FUNDING SOURCESEconomic Development and Entrepreneurship

1. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada- New Horizons forSeniorswww.hrsdc.gc.ca

Why: Supports projects that address one or more of the following five program objectives:promoting volunteerism among seniors and other generations; engaging seniors in thecommunity through the mentoring of others; expanding awareness of elder abuse, includingfinancial abuse; supporting the social participation and inclusion of seniors; and providingcapital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors

Who: Not-for-profit organizations, community-based coalitions, networks and committees; for-profit organizations, provided that the nature and intent of the activity are non-commercial,

do not generate profit and fit within the program objectives; municipal governments,band/tribal councils and other Aboriginal organizations, as well as public health and socialservices institutions; and research and educational institutions, including school boards,school districts, universities, colleges and schools.

What: The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal Grants and Contributionsprogram that supports projects led or inspired by seniors who want to make a difference inthe lives of others and in their communities.

When: Date to be announced for community projects and pan-Canadian projects.How Much: Community-based projects are eligible to receive up to $25,000 in grant funding per

year. Pan-Canadian projects that support the prevention of elder abuse are eligible to receiveup to $250,000 per year in contribution or grant funding, for up to a maximum of threeyears.
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2. Farm Credit Canada FCC Expression FundDirectly funded by the Federal Government.

www.fac.ca

Why: The Expression Fund was developed to support Canada's official languages and honourthose communities where both languages thriveWho: Your organization must be a registered charity or be a registered non-profit organization.

And your project must: enhance the vitality of an official language minority community, becompleted by December 31, 2013, and offer recognition for FCC.

What: Community improvements, such as community centres and daycares, theatricalproductions, art galleries or concerts, to name just a few.

When: The next application period will begin in November 2012.How Much: Between $2,000 and $10,000Rural Canadians Guide to Programs and Serviceswww.publications.gc.ca

3. Canada Business Networkwww.canadabusiness.ca/eng/

Government Services for Entrepreneurs. It is a collaborative arrangement among federaldepartments and agencies, provincial and territorial governments and not for profit entities.

In Quebec it is managed by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and is known asDEC.www.dec-ced.gc.ca/eng/

This is definitely only for cultural events bringing real economic benefit. For instance, thisprogram funded the 2011 Festival des guitares du monde in Abitibi-Tmiscamingue. It promotesregional development in Quebec by providing the provinces businesses, non-profit organizationsand communities with: information services, guidance services, and consulting services.

Also, there is the Rseau des SADC du Qubec SADC Network, of non-profit organizationswhich aim to help entrepreneurs start or grow a business in their community. For example theyoffer support for the development of business plans as well as some small loans.

C) PROVINCIAL FUNDING SOURCESCultural

1. Ministre de lEducation, du Loisir et du Sport / Ministre de la Culture et desCommunications et la Condition fminine.Culture in the Schools Program(which includes Artists and Writers in the Schools.)www.mels.gc.ca and www. mccf.gouv.qc.caEvery two years, a Repertoire of Artists who wish to work in schools is created through the artistsapplying. The schools then choose which artists they wish to visit them.

2. Ministre de la Famille et des Ainswww.mfa.gouv.qc.caSometimes cultural projects can be funded if they are in line with the objectives of the Ministry tosupport the family and elders.
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3. Quebec Regional FundingQuebec is divided into 86Municipalits rgionales de comt(MRCs) which support socio-economicdevelopment through local development centres or Centres locaux de dveloppement(CLDs). EachCLD is at the heart of a network which includes various government, municipal and business bodies,and is able to exercise a leadership role in local development. CLDs and MRCs often have culturaldevelopment plans funded by the Ministre de la Culture et desCommunications et la Conditionfminine (MCCF) and employ cultural development agents, with funds in place for cultural andheritage projects.

4. Pacte Ruralwww.mamrot.gouv.qc.caA fund for cultural or industrial purposes, made possible through an agreement between theprovincial government and rural MRCs. Non-profit organizations, municipalities, education andhealth networks can apply to this social economic funding program.

5. Centres jeunessewww.centrejeunessedequebec.qc.ca

Can sometimes give fees for events involving youth.

6. Provincial MNAsIndividual MNAs have some discretionary funds for cultural projects in their ridings.www.assnat.qc.caThese funds are small, and can usually be accessed by writing a letter to onesMNA.

D) MUNICIPAL FUNDING SOURCESCultureSome regional municipalities have cultural committees for example:1. Town of Brome Lake Cultural Initiatives Support Fund

www.ville.lac-brome.qc.ca/en/culture-and-tourism/culture/the-cultural-initiatives-support-fundWhy: Contribute to the dynamism and cultural vitality of the community by supporting theproduction of a diversity of cultural projects; support a variety of cultural initiatives and projectsthat promote our municipality and its cultural riches.

Who: A person, group or non-profit cultural organization that includes one or more artists andartisans working in the cultural milieu may apply, provided: that the project presented take placewithin the territory of the municipality, with preference being given to Town of Brome Lakeresidents; that the completed project report be filed within the prescribed time limits (forapplicants who have previously received assistance from the Fund, see the form on page 14); thatthe Towns requirements regarding management of public events be respected and that theapplicant(s) are not already receiving support from the Town through the Brome-MissisquoiMRCs Pacte rural.

What: Projects responding to the orientations of the Cultural Policy; Projects that contribute to theproduction of cultural activities that are free or at minimal cost to citizens; Projects that favour thepromotion of local artists and artisans; Projects with positive consequences for the local culture;Projects with positive consequences for the local economy; Projects that contribute to citizensquality of life (participation, volunteering, complementary to or diversified from the existingcultural offering, etc.); Development projects; Projects involving a partnership among severalartists or cultural organizations from the local collectivity; Projects enabling consolidation ofestablished cultural organizations; Projects must have started before December 31, 2012

When: Friday March 23, 2012HowMuch: Subsidies will be $500 minimum and $5,000 maximum
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E) PRIVATE SECTOR FUNDING SOURCESCulture

1. The Private sector usually comprises Corporations and Foundations. If your non profit organization is a

registered charity which can issue tax receipts, it may approach corporations and foundations fordonations.

However, the PR departments of local businesses are often more than willing to donate items in kind orother services which can be written off as business expenses, without a tax receipt.

Or you can start your own foundation!

2. Townshippers Research and Cultural FoundationThe TownshippersAssociation (www.townshipsheritage.com) has set up its own foundation,(www.townshipsfoundation.ca).Why: Topromotethe cultural aspects of the Eastern Townships through the solicitation of gifts and

bequests from donors.

Who: Non profit organization, directing funds towards projects in fields of heritage, arts and culture,youth, education, research, health and social services.

What: Has supported numerous community projects. (For instance, Sunshine Theatre.)When: Applications in by January 31st of each year. Funds given out in late Spring.

F) POSSIBLE PARTNERSHIPSQuebec English-speaking Community

1. English Language Arts Networkwww.quebec-elan.orgExecutive Director: Guy RodgersAn artists network, ELAN provides support, services and networking opportunities to English-

speaking artists of all disciplines in all regions of Quebec, enabling them to share resources, ideas andinspiration. ELAN helps artists to promote their work, and to achieve greater recognition andvisibility, and its collaboration with sister organizations enlarges the coordination of professionaldevelopment and mentorship opportunities. ELAN aims to build bridges between English-speakingand French-speaking communities, at the same time advocating on behalf of English-speaking artistsand their community in critical areas such as public broadcasting. ELAN believes in promoting artsand culture as a means to enrich education, develop the creative economy and serve as a motor foreconomic development. The goal of ELANs ACCORD program is to develop a network to facilitate

cultural touring in the regions.

2. Quebec Anglophone Heritage Networkwww.qahn.orgExecutive Director: Dwane Wilkin

QAHN is a non-profit, non-partisan umbrella organization engaged with its members in promotingpreservation of the built, cultural and natural heritage of Quebec. QAHN aims to advance knowledgeof the history of Quebecs English-speaking communities by informing, inspiring and connectingpeople through its activities. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Quebec history,heritage and culture. QAHN encourages cooperation, communication among members, and assistsmember societies and organizations to obtain resources and related services for their activities andfacilities. See Funding Programs.
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3. Quebec Drama Federationwww.quebecdrama.orgExecutive Director: Jane Needles

The QDF exists to encourage and maintain English-language theatre in Quebec by providingleadership in promotion, development, and support. Represents and lobbies on behalf of companiesand individuals involved in English-language theatre to government agencies, arts organizations, andcommunity groups at all levels. Develops new audiences by promoting English-language theatre tothe general public, the tourism sector, and the arts community itself. Creates a network for itsmembers and provides them with specialized resources to facilitate career and creative developmentin all aspects of theatre arts. QDF is currently working on the creation of a theatre touring network.

4. Quebec Writers Federationwww.qwf.orgExecutive Director: Lori SchubertThe QWF is playing an increasingly prominent role in the life of the Quebec English-languageliterary community as an arts presenter and professional and community educator, as well as therepresentative of Quebec's English-language writers. The diversity of its activities reflects the

diversity of its membership. Along with professional and emerging writers, the QWF includes thosewho have a personal interest in writing and many who have joined because they are interested in highquality literary events, activities and programs. All of these constituents are linked by the QWF visionthat works toward ensuring a lasting place for English literature and its practitioners on the Quebeccultural scene. QWF is a registered charity (14031 9518 RR 0001) with the following legal purposes:To provide tangible community support for the promotion and encouragement of English languageliterary arts within the province; To recognize the achievements of Quebec's English language writersthrough the establishment of annual literary awards; To undertake activities which will increasepublic awareness of the literary arts and of literary institutions within the province; To apply for, raiseand receive grants, bequests, legacies and devices and to hold, administer, invest, expand or deal withthe same in furtherance with the purposes of the Society. Various programs.

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Blue MetropolisFoundationwww.bluemetropolis.orgArtistic Director: William St.- Hilaire

Blue Metropolis Foundation is a not-for-profit and charitable organization founded in 1997 thatbrings together people from different cultures to share the pleasure of reading and writing. TheFoundation produces multilingual literary activities, such as the Blue Met International LiteraryFestival, the Blue Met Childrens Festival, and education programmes for young people. For 14years, Blue Metropolis has organized several innovative literary activities for an audience of all agesand backgrounds, including: The International Literary Festival, held in Montreal in French, English,and several other languages; The Childrens Festival, presented by TD, for children up to 12 yearsold, held in libraries and cultural centres across Montreal; Public and online literary gatherings;Educational programmes across Canada that attempt to reach isolated communities; Awards, grantsand other prizes meant to highlight excellence in the literary world. Blue Metropolis is able to keepits firm commitment to social integration and diversity by organizing top notch literary activitiesthanks to the support of volunteers, donors, sponsors, and government and corporate partnerships.Writing competitions for adults and youth.
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6. CEDEC Community Economic Development and Employability CorporationReceives funds from Canadian Heritage.www.cedec.caWhy: CEDEC aims to act as a catalyst for positive change in the communityWho: It is based in nine offices across the province. Its employees and volunteers work to organize

and motivate people to take ownership of their communities through continually buildingawareness of community resources and identifying relevant potential partnerships that willenhance the vitality of the English-speaking community.

What: CEDEC shares its experience in planning and developing partnerships with the aim ofstrengthening local economies and the employability of the English-speaking and broadercommunity. How: CEDEC uses a capacity-building approach to community economicdevelopment,in the belief that it empowers the community to take responsibility for its owndevelopment. CEDEC plays a vital role in helping the English-speaking community seek out andtake advantage of local services and resources.

7. Quebec- Labrador Foundationwww.qlf.orgWhy: QLF exists to support the rural communities and environment of eastern Canada and New

England to create models for stewardship of natural resources and cultural heritage that can beapplied worldwide. QLF works with local groups in the northern Gulf of St. Lawrence region,which generally includes the Quebec Lower North Shore, Labrador Straits, and the GreatNorthern Peninsula of Newfoundland. Our projects highlight the continuing value of culturaltraditions within the process of change. The Northern Gulf Culture & Heritage Program facilitatesopportunities for rural communities to safeguard their cultural heritage and use it as an asset forcommunity revitalization and economic diversification.

Who: Anyone, usually organizationsWhat: Partners sometimes with organizations for projects involving education, tourism, history etc.

Most QLF heritage projects are multi-year collaborations with local groups in the project area.Heritage projects are developed and implemented by a collaboration of QLF permanent staff, QLFinterns and volunteers, local organizations and community members in the project area. Focus:

Youth, Heritage, Conservation.When: Not ApplicableHow to apply: Contact them directly.How Much: No given amount.

8. CHSSN Community Health and Social Services NetworkReceives funds from Health Canada in support of health and social services

www.chssn.orgWho: 18members, including QCGN Regional Associations.What: Can assist cultural projects focussed on Health and Social Services, eg. Jeffrey Hales Art

Classes for Seniors.Why: Contribute to communitys vitality by building strategic relationships to improve access to

services. Is about to launch a Foundation for Philanthropy.

9. CLCs -Community Learning Centreswww.learnquebec.caWhy: Aim to support the holistic development of citizens and communities.Who: Small organizations across Quebec based in English-speaking schools offers Video

Conferencing.What: Partnerships that provide a range of services and activities to help meet the needs of learners

and their families and the wider community.
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G)POSSIBLE PARTNERSHIPS:Pan-Canadian or International

1. Arts Network for Children & Youth (ANCY)www.artsnetwork.caMainly in Ontario. Has been contacting arts organizations across Canada, but only francophonegroups in Quebec. However this is beginning to change. Supports arts for children, and communityarts. They have a bit of funding but do not give out grants. A group may be able to partner with them.They support National Youth Arts Weekhttp://youthartsweek.ca/ which takes place May 1-7,2012.

2. Canadian Network for Arts and Learningwww.artfox.comVisual Artists can link with their peers and showcase their portfolios through this Web Site.

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Canadian Commission for UNESCO Youth Networkwww.unesco.ca/interdisciplinary/youth/default.aspxPromotes arts learning, no funding, may partner.

4. Writers Union of Canadawww.writers.union.caExecutive Director: Kelly Duffin

National organization based in Toronto. TWUC is a not-for-profit organization established in 1973 tosupport and advocate on behalf of Canadas book published authors. The Union has more than 1800

members, and supports a NationalPublic Readings Program.

5. Young Writers of Canadahttp://youngwritersofcanada.ca/index.htm

Promotes arts, no funding, may partner.
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