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Through its donation and sponsorship program, the SAQ contributes to the economic and social vitality of regions throughout Quebec by investing more than $5 million annually in 250 organisations and events connected to the major issues of our society.
General criteria to submit a request
Three types of sponsorships
Event
The SAQ is involved in a myriad of events across the province, from major metropolitan festivals to the regional wine fairs.
Social
Through social sponsorship, the SAQ offers its support to several organizations in health, culture, education and humanitarian aid.
Environnemental
The SAQ raises a glass to a healthy planet by sponsoring research projects and alternatives for the core material of our business: glass.
Donations and sponsorships granted by the SAQ to an organisation or an event must meet the requirements associated with the fields of intervention designated in the policy. Politique des dons et des commandites (in French only) .
- Important dates
Event sponsorship
Dealine to apply: December 1 for events held between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024.
Delay for response: answers will be sent by mid-March.Social or environmental sponsorship
Date of submission: Anytime. Your request must be submitted at least 90 days before your event.
Delay for response: 6 to 8 weeks. - The applicant organization must:
- work in one of the fields supported by the SAQ, namely education, environment, health, culture or food or humanitarian assistance OR be the organizer of an event or festival reaching a critical mass of people;
- hold the event or project for which it is requesting a donation or sponsorship on Quebec territory and address a Quebec clientele over the age of majority;
- represent a group of individuals. The donation or sponsorship cannot be made for the benefit of a single individual (except for sommelier grants)
- have official status and a registration number as a non-profit or public agency;
- demonstrate sound management;
- provide annual audited financial statements or other supporting documentation upon request, as required;
- promote eco-responsible practices;
- have a board of directors composed mainly of independent members;
- not be associated, nor its event, with a religious or political cause.
For more details, consult the Politique des dons et des commandites (in French only).
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