Support for indigenous cultural development – Stream 1: Indigenous Cultural Development Agreement
$250,000
Grant
Description:
The Aboriginal Cultural Development Assistance program aims to support the development of the 11 Aboriginal nations in Quebec, recognized by the National Assembly. The nations recognized by the National Assembly are as follows: (Abenaki, Algonquin, Attikamek, Cree, Huron-Wendat, Micmac, Maliseet, Naskapi, Mohawk, Inuit and Innu).
It promotes consultation between the Ministry of Culture and Communications and its First Nations and Inuit partners with the aim of contributing to the cultural vitality of the communities concerned.
Comments on Funding:
Financial assistance represents a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses related to the implementation of the entire EDCA in the case where the initiatives are carried out by organizations dedicated to Indigenous cultural development. This financial assistance can represent up to 75% of the budget of an EDCA in the case where the initiatives are carried out by designated national Indigenous authorities.
The maximum amount of financial assistance per agreement is $250,000 per year. This can reach $1,000,000 per year for the Nordic nations. Read the contents of note number2 whose territory is included in a government action plan for northern development, isolated nations and highly isolated nations
March 31, 2024
Eligibility:
Designated National Indigenous Authorities: A political body or entity responsible for ensuring the cultural development of a single nation and designated in this way by its members.
Organizations dedicated to indigenous cultural development in Quebec: autonomous organization, whether or not attached to a nation, which contributes to the cultural development of indigenous people.
Application Steps:
The applicant must send to the relevant department of the Ministry a request resolution adopted by the competent authorities of the nation or the organization dedicated to cultural development. This resolution must cover two elements: the request for financial assistance and the identification of its representative. Read the contents of note number1 .
The application aims to establish the basis for negotiation of the EDCA. It sets out the objectives pursued, the actions and the financial, material, informational and human resources that the applicant intends to commit during the period envisaged. These elements must be included in the EDCA multi-year action plan.
An EDCA may be entered into at any time during the fiscal year. The applicant must provide, at the request of the Ministry, all relevant additional information or documents to support and analyze the application.
Documentation Needed:
The EDCA takes the form of a financial aid agreement which, in addition to the usual legal terms, must include:
A statement of the objectives pursued and the indicators for which accountability is expected, including the number of jobs created or maintained (Appendix A);
The annual or multi-annual plan of the actions selected and the description of the resources allocated to their implementation (annex A);
The EDCA financing plan (Annex B);
The beneficiary’s communication plan and visibility plan as well as the methods chosen for reporting (Appendix C);
Any other document or information allowing a better understanding of the EDCA.
In addition, the financial assistance agreement must specify:
The name of the agent who will ensure the implementation of the EDCA and the extent of his responsibilities in this regard;
The terms and conditions relating to the financial and service participation of the beneficiary;
The monitoring and accountability mechanisms provided for in the EDCA, in particular the data to be produced to report on the achievement of the program’s objectives;
The means used to achieve the agreed objectives and carry out the selected actions (Annex A).
Other Things to Note:
Financial assistance may, in all cases, be revised depending on the availability of funds allocated to the Ministry by the National Assembly.
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