Preserving Heritage. Promoting Tourism.

• Up to $750 available for culture and heritage revenue-generating nonprofits
• Deadline: July 1, 2025
• Eligible Regions: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord, and Bas-Saint-Laurent

About the Grant

We are offering micro-grants of up to $750 to support eligible nonprofit culture and heritage organizations—such as local museums—in compiling and submitting stories to a new province-wide storytelling platform.

This funding is meant to offset the time, resources, or staffing required to gather and prepare content that showcases the rich history, culture, and contributions of English-speaking communities (ESCs) across Québec.

Why It Matters

Many historical records and stories from ESCs are at risk of being lost. This initiative seeks to preserve local heritage and promote regional tourism by helping communities share their stories through an upcoming bilingual mobile app developed by the Regional Development Network.

The app will feature multimedia stories linked to real-world places, supporting both cultural preservation and economic development through tourism.

Story Guidelines

Eligible organizations may submit up to 10 stories, each of which must include:

• A historical connection to the regional ESC
• A place or point of interest that travellers can visit
• A written narrative (500–2500 words)
• A main image and an Image gallery (3–10 images)
• At least 1 video (30 seconds–3 minutes)
• Optional: Audio files, website links, or third-party sources

Eligibility

• Categories: History, Folklore, Culinary, Arts and Crafts, Architecture, Music, and Visual Arts
• Nonprofits with a self-generated revenue component (e.g., museums)
• Based in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madelene, Côte-Nord, or Bas-Saint-Laurent regions
• Must submit original content or have proper permission to use materials

How to Apply

• Use the online submission form available on the SEEnet platform.
• Ensure each story submission is complete and follows formatting guidelines.
• Apply for funding to support your storytelling efforts.
• Multiple stories may be submitted—each story must be a separate entry.

Questions?

Contact Hoffman Wolff, SEEnet’s Social Economy Manager, at 418 684-8810 x106.

Let’s work together to keep English-speaking Québec’s stories alive—and share them with the world.