LJI Reporter
Tashi Farmilo

The MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais is once again demonstrating its commitment to fostering
artistic and cultural growth within its territory with the 2024 call for projects for the Cultural
Development Fund (CDF). Local organizations and municipalities are encouraged to submit
their proposals for cultural and heritage projects to enrich the vibrant cultural landscape of the
region.

The CDF, a collaborative initiative between the MRC des Collines and the Ministry of Culture
and Communications of Quebec, is to be used to stimulate the development of cultural offerings
in the six municipalities of the MRC des Collines: Cantley, Chelsea, L’Ange-Gardien, La Pêche,
Pontiac, and Val-des-Monts. This fund supports projects that align with the strategic orientations
defined in the Cultural Policy of the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais and the Cultural Policy of
Quebec.

Project submission deadlines are set for March 4, May 6, and September 9, 2024. However,
applications will continue to be accepted throughout the year, subject to fund availability.
Potential applicants can find more information, including the Promoter Guide 2024 and the
application form, on the MRC des Collines website. It is important to note that only applications
completed in French will be considered.

The Cultural Development Fund has a history of supporting diverse and impactful projects. In
2023, the fund allocated grants to a variety of initiatives, including the Fairbairn House Heritage
Centre’s Musical Mondays, Le Petit Café de Cantley’s Culture in Three Stages, and the
Environmental Campus – Eco Echo’s Symbiosis project.

In addition to the CDF, the MRC des Collines participates in the Outaouais Territorial
Partnership Program with the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) to support
projects that foster connections between the arts and the community. The MRC also offers
support services to cultural organizations in the region, providing assistance with strategic
planning, finance research, and networking.

For more information on the Cultural Development Fund and how to apply, please visit the MRC
des Collines-de-l’Outaouais website or contact the MRC’s culture department at
culture@mrcdescollines.com.

Photo: The MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais is reinforcing its dedication to artistic and cultural
advancement by inviting local organizations and municipalities to submit proposals for the 2024
Cultural Development Fund (CDF) to enhance the region’s rich cultural heritage. (TF) Photo
courtesy of the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais