Funding Sources and Partnerships (Quebec)

A) FEDERAL FUNDING SOURCES Cultural

Canadian Heritage Official Languages Support Program
Applicants 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 organizations to become involved by reinforcing their ability to take action to make measurable gains in long-term community development Who: Canadian not-for-profit organizations, associations, institutions, commercial organizations for not-for-profit activities, and foundations for not-for-profit activities. What: Costs to set up, deliver and monitor programs, services, activities and projects (cultural activities program, volunteer training program, recreation, cultural services, community communication services, etc.);costs related to studies or analyses carried out for the purpose of developing programs, services or activities essential to development of official-language minority communities; and administrative costs, including, but not limited to, auditing and evaluation costs and other administrative overhead related to the funded activities. When: October 14, (for both program and project funding) Regional How Much: Phone: 514-496-7218

2. Development of Official Languages Communities Program: Community Life Component -- Cultural Development Fund
National. Fund has ended after 5 years, may be renewed.

3. Development of Official Languages Communities Program: Building Communities through Arts and Heritage (Local Festivals Component)
Why: To help you celebrate your community, its past and its present. Who: Local groups for recurring festivals What: 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 and accessible to the general public. When: September 30, 2011/April 1, 2012 How Much: Up to 100 percent of eligible expenses to a maximum of $200,000

Development of Official Languages Communities Program: Building Communities through Arts and Heritage (Community Anniversaries Component)
Why: To help you celebrate your community, its past and its present. Who: For non-recurring events What: 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 the general public. When: September 30, 2011/April 1, 2012 How Much: Up to 100 percent of eligible expenses to a maximum of $200,000 for events

Development of Official Languages Communities Program: Building Communities 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 local historical personality; mark a 100th anniversary or greater, in increments of 25 years (e.g., 125th, 150th; involve the restoration, renovation, or transformation of existing buildings and/or exterior spaces with local community significance; encourage arts and heritage activities in your community; and are intended for and accessible to the general public. When: September 30, 2011/April 1, 2012 How 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 Residencies Program
www.canadacouncil.ca/writing The Literary Readings and Author Residencies Program increases knowledge and appreciation of Canadian authors and writing by providing opportunities for authors to read from their works, be in contact with an audience or public, and contribute to the quality of life of a community by their presence. The program has two components: Literary Readings, and Author Residencies. Literary Readings provides financial assistance to organizations that wish to invite authors to give public readings. The purpose is to promote the literary works of writers and to give audiences across Canada greater access to authors. Canadian organizations such as post-secondary institutions, public libraries, writers associations, national service organizations, museums, art galleries and community centres that intend to host four or more full readings (or an equivalent that includes joint readings) may apply for assistance to invite writers to their region.

B) FEDERAL FUNDING SOURCES Economic Development and Entrepreneurship

1. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - New Horizons for Seniors
www.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 the community through the mentoring of others; expanding awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse; supporting the social participation and inclusion of seniors; and providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors Who: Not-for-profit organizations, community-based coalitions, networks and committees; forprofit 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 social services 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 Contributions program that supports projects led or inspired by seniors who want to make a difference in the 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 receive up to $250,000 per year in contribution or grant funding, for up to a maximum of three years.

2. Farm Credit Canada FCC Expression Fund

Directly funded by the Federal Government. www.fac.ca Why: The Expression Fund was developed to support Canada's official languages and honour those communities where both languages thrive Who: 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, be completed by December 31, 2013, and offer recognition for FCC. What: Community improvements, such as community centres and daycares, theatrical productions, 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 $10,000 Rural Canadians Guide to Programs and Services www.publications.gc.ca

3. Canada Business Network

www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/ Government Services for Entrepreneurs. It is a collaborative arrangement among federal departments 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 as DEC. www.dec-ced.gc.ca/eng/ This is definitely only for cultural events bringing real economic benefit. For instance, this program funded the 2011 Festival des guitares du monde in Abitibi-Tmiscamingue. It promotes regional development in Quebec by providing the provinces businesses, non-profit organizations and communities with: information services, guidance services, and consulting services. Also, there is the Rseau des SADC du Qubec SADC Network, of non-profit organizations which aim to help entrepreneurs start or grow a business in their community. For example they offer support for the development of business plans as well as some small loans.

C) PROVINCIAL FUNDING SOURCES

Cultural
1. Ministre de lEducation, du Loisir et du Sport / Ministre de la Culture et des Communications 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.ca Every two years, a Repertoire of Artists who wish to work in schools is created through the artists applying. The schools then choose which artists they wish to visit them.

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Ministre de la Famille et des Ains

www.mfa.gouv.qc.ca Sometimes cultural projects can be funded if they are in line with the objectives of the Ministry to support the family and elders.

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Quebec Regional Funding

Quebec is divided into 86 Municipalits rgionales de comt (MRCs) which support socio-economic development through local development centres or Centres locaux de dveloppement (CLDs). Each CLD 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 cultural development plans funded by the Ministre de la Culture et desCommunications et la Condition fminine (MCCF) and employ cultural development agents, with funds in place for cultural and heritage projects.

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Pacte Rural
www.mamrot.gouv.qc.ca A fund for cultural or industrial purposes, made possible through an agreement between the provincial government and rural MRCs. Non-profit organizations, municipalities, education and health networks can apply to this social economic funding program.

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Centres jeunesse
www.centrejeunessedequebec.qc.ca Can sometimes give fees for events involving youth.

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Provincial MNAs
Individual MNAs have some discretionary funds for cultural projects in their ridings. www.assnat.qc.ca These funds are small, and can usually be accessed by writing a letter to ones MNA.

D) MUNICIPAL FUNDING SOURCES Culture

Some 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-fund Why: Contribute to the dynamism and cultural vitality of the community by supporting the production of a diversity of cultural projects; support a variety of cultural initiatives and projects that promote our municipality and its cultural riches. Who: A person, group or non-profit cultural organization that includes one or more artists and artisans working in the cultural milieu may apply, provided: that the project presented take place within the territory of the municipality, with preference being given to Town of Brome Lake residents; that the completed project report be filed within the prescribed time limits (for applicants who have previously received assistance from the Fund, see the form on page 14); that the Towns requirements regarding management of public events be respected and that the applicant(s) are not already receiving support from the Town through the Brome-Missisquoi MRCs Pacte rural. What: Projects responding to the orientations of the Cultural Policy; Projects that contribute to the production of cultural activities that are free or at minimal cost to citizens; Projects that favour the promotion 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 citizens quality of life (participation, volunteering, complementary to or diversified from the existing cultural offering, etc.); Development projects; Projects involving a partnership among several artists or cultural organizations from the local collectivity; Projects enabling consolidation of established cultural organizations; Projects must have started before December 31, 2012 When: Friday March 23, 2012 How Much: Subsidies will be $500 minimum and $5,000 maximum

E) PRIVATE SECTOR FUNDING SOURCES Culture

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 for donations. However, the PR departments of local businesses are often more than willing to donate items in kind or other 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 Foundation

The TownshippersAssociation (www.townshipsheritage.com) has set up its own foundation, (www.townshipsfoundation.ca). Why: To promote the 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 PARTNERSHIPS Quebec English-speaking Community 1. English Language Arts Network

www.quebec-elan.org Executive Director: Guy Rodgers An artists network, ELAN provides support, services and networking opportunities to Englishspeaking artists of all disciplines in all regions of Quebec, enabling them to share resources, ideas and inspiration. ELAN helps artists to promote their work, and to achieve greater recognition and visibility, and its collaboration with sister organizations enlarges the coordination of professional development and mentorship opportunities. ELAN aims to build bridges between English-speaking and French-speaking communities, at the same time advocating on behalf of English-speaking artists and their community in critical areas such as public broadcasting. ELAN believes in promoting arts and culture as a means to enrich education, develop the creative economy and serve as a motor for economic development. The goal of ELANs ACCORD program is to develop a network to facilitate cultural touring in the regions.

2. Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network

www.qahn.org Executive Director: Dwane Wilkin QAHN is a non-profit, non-partisan umbrella organization engaged with its members in promoting preservation of the built, cultural and natural heritage of Quebec. QAHN aims to advance knowledge of the history of Quebecs English-speaking communities by informing, inspiring and connecting people through its activities. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Quebec history, heritage and culture. QAHN encourages cooperation, communication among members, and assists member societies and organizations to obtain resources and related services for their activities and facilities. See Funding Programs.

3. Quebec Drama Federation

www.quebecdrama.org Executive Director: Jane Needles The QDF exists to encourage and maintain English-language theatre in Quebec by providing leadership in promotion, development, and support. Represents and lobbies on behalf of companies and individuals involved in English-language theatre to government agencies, arts organizations, and community groups at all levels. Develops new audiences by promoting English-language theatre to the general public, the tourism sector, and the arts community itself. Creates a network for its members and provides them with specialized resources to facilitate career and creative development in all aspects of theatre arts. QDF is currently working on the creation of a theatre touring network.

4. Quebec Writers Federation

www.qwf.org Executive Director: Lori Schubert The QWF is playing an increasingly prominent role in the life of the Quebec English-language literary community as an arts presenter and professional and community educator, as well as the representative 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 those who have a personal interest in writing and many who have joined because they are interested in high quality literary events, activities and programs. All of these constituents are linked by the QWF vision that works toward ensuring a lasting place for English literature and its practitioners on the Quebec cultural 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 language literary arts within the province; To recognize the achievements of Quebec's English language writers through the establishment of annual literary awards; To undertake activities which will increase public awareness of the literary arts and of literary institutions within the province; To apply for, raise and receive grants, bequests, legacies and devices and to hold, administer, invest, expand or deal with the same in furtherance with the purposes of the Society. Various programs.

5. Blue Metropolis Foundation

www.bluemetropolis.org Artistic Director: William St.- Hilaire Blue Metropolis Foundation is a not-for-profit and charitable organization founded in 1997 that brings together people from different cultures to share the pleasure of reading and writing. The Foundation produces multilingual literary activities, such as the Blue Met International Literary Festival, the Blue Met Childrens Festival, and education programmes for young people. For 14 years, Blue Metropolis has organized several innovative literary activities for an audience of all ages and 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 years old, held in libraries and cultural centres across Montreal; Public and online literary gatherings; Educational programmes across Canada that attempt to reach isolated communities; Awards, grants and other prizes meant to highlight excellence in the literary world. Blue Metropolis is able to keep its firm commitment to social integration and diversity by organizing top notch literary activities thanks to the support of volunteers, donors, sponsors, and government and corporate partnerships. Writing competitions for adults and youth.

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CEDEC Community Economic Development and Employability Corporation

Receives funds from Canadian Heritage. www.cedec.ca Why: CEDEC aims to act as a catalyst for positive change in the community Who: 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 building awareness of community resources and identifying relevant potential partnerships that will enhance the vitality of the English-speaking community. What: CEDEC shares its experience in planning and developing partnerships with the aim of strengthening local economies and the employability of the English-speaking and broader community. How: CEDEC uses a capacity-building approach to community economic development,in the belief that it empowers the community to take responsibility for its own development. CEDEC plays a vital role in helping the English-speaking community seek out and take advantage of local services and resources.

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Quebec- Labrador Foundation

www.qlf.org Why: 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 be applied 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 Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland. Our projects highlight the continuing value of cultural traditions within the process of change. The Northern Gulf Culture & Heritage Program facilitates opportunities for rural communities to safeguard their cultural heritage and use it as an asset for community revitalization and economic diversification. Who: Anyone, usually organizations What: 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, QLF interns and volunteers, local organizations and community members in the project area. Focus: Youth, Heritage, Conservation. When: Not Applicable How to apply: Contact them directly. How Much: No given amount.

8. CHSSN Community Health and Social Services Network

Receives funds from Health Canada in support of health and social services www.chssn.org Who: 18 members, 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 Centres

www.learnquebec.ca Why: 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.

G) POSSIBLE PARTNERSHIPS: Pan-Canadian or International

1. Arts Network for Children & Youth (ANCY)
www.artsnetwork.ca Mainly in Ontario. Has been contacting arts organizations across Canada, but only francophone groups in Quebec. However this is beginning to change. Supports arts for children, and community arts. 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 Week http://youthartsweek.ca/ which takes place May 1-7, 2012.

2. Canadian Network for Arts and Learning

www.artfox.com Visual Artists can link with their peers and showcase their portfolios through this Web Site.

3. Canadian Commission for UNESCO Youth Network

www.unesco.ca/interdisciplinary/youth/default.aspx Promotes arts learning, no funding, may partner.

4. Writers Union of Canada

www.writers.union.ca Executive Director: Kelly Duffin National organization based in Toronto. TWUC is a not-for-profit organization established in 1973 to support and advocate on behalf of Canadas book published authors. The Union has more than 1800 members, and supports a National Public Readings Program.

5. Young Writers of Canada

http://youngwritersofcanada.ca/index.htm Promotes arts, no funding, may partner.