Donations and sponsorships
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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.
Sustainable development
The SAQ raises a glass to a healthy planet by supporting innovative projects giving a second life to glass, as well as projects promoting local economy.
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) The SAQ does not support the following: Commercial development corporations (SDC), city or borough anniversaries, neighbourhood parties, social pediatrics centres, personal events (e.g. weddings, Christmas dinners, etc.), sports associations*.
*non-exhaustive list
- Important dates
Event or sustainable development sponsorship
Dealine to apply: December 1 for events held between April 1 and March 31 of every year.
Delay for response: answers will be sent by mid-March.Social 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).
All sponsored events
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The SAQ is proud to be a partner of the event YATAI MTL which will take place from June 8 to 11, 2023.
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The SAQ is proud to be a partner of the 35th edition of the Francos de Montréal which will take place from June 14 to 22, 2024.
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The SAQ is proud to be a partner of Jonquière en Musique which will take place from June 28 to July 15, 2023.
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The SAQ is proud to be a partner of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal which will take place from June 27 to July 6, 2024.
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To mark its 30th anniversary, from June 29 to July 9, the festival has invested $167,050 in sustainable development initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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The SAQ is proud to be a partner of the Festival d'été de Québec which will take place from July 6 to 16, 2023.
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The SAQ is proud to be a partner of the 37th edition of the Festival international Nuits d'Afrique which will take place from July 11 to 23, 2023.
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The SAQ is proud to be a partner for the 16 edition of the Festival des vins de Saguenay which will take place from July 13 to 15, 2023.
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The SAQ is proud to be a partner of the 189th édition of the Fête nationale du Québec which will take place on June 23 and 24, 2023 in Montreal and Quebec.
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The SAQ is proud to be a partner of Fête du Lac des Nations which will take place From July 18 to 23, 2023.
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The SAQ is proud to be a partner of the Festif! de Baie-St-Paul which will take place from July 19 to 23, 2023
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The SAQ is proud to be a partner of Festival Haïti en Folie which will take place from July 24 to 30, 2023.