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Events and local history fund

Numerous organizations and municipalities are looking to promote their heritage or bring life to their communities by means of cultural activities. Aware that these initiatives sometimes have difficulty meeting the criteria of the provincial and federal subsidy programs, the Pontiac CLD decided to reserve a portion of their budget for project proposals. The NPO's or the municipalities can asked for one of the three components:

  • Organization of cultural activities and cultural events
  • Promotion of community activities and event
  • Media highlighting local history

The program is not available at this point for 2011. Please consult this page in April 2012. But if you have a project ready, you can contact the Pontiac CLD. The projects included in the objectives of theStrategic Plan of the MRC of Pontiac will be prioritized.

 

Program Events and local history Fund

Project form

 

 

Renovation Assistance Program for historic homes in Pontiac

This program, initiated by the MRC Pontiac - the Ministry of Culture, Communications and Status of Women and the Pontiac CLD, offers owners of historic homes the services of an architect specialized in heritage buildings to advise them on exterior renovations. 1

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This assistance program will help ensure the quality of renovations, preserve the heritage features of the buildings and improve the level of comfort in the homes as well as helping preserve architectural heritage in the Pontiac and increase tourists’ interest in the entire region of the MRC.

 

Steps:

  • File submitted to the CLD Pontiac;
  • The file is sent to the architect;
  • Telephone meeting between the architect and the owner;
  • Completion of two sketches and a work list according to the homeowner’s wishes;
  • Sketches and work list sent to homeowner;
  • Review of the feedback from the owner.

Terms:

Your application must be filed with the Pontiac CLD. The file must include:

 

  • The duly completed application form;
  • Color photographs of the house and, if possible, old photographs;

  • A preliminary list of proposed renovations;

  • A contribution of $ 50 (total cost of service = $ 700) will be applied to eligible homeowners. 2

This program is open only to owners of heritage homes. Those included in the Pontiac Heritage Buildings Inventory will be prioritized. Contact the CLD to ensure that your house is eligible for this program.

 

Contact:

Émilie Chazelas, echazelas.cld@mrcpontiac.qc.ca 819-648-5689 ext. 134

 

1 Applications will be accepted until the budget.

2 The owners benefiting from the program RenoVillage could obtain a exemption.