Donations and sponsorships
Proud to be involved
in the community
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 Festival Haïti en Folie which will take place from July 24 to 30, 2023.
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The SAQ is proud to be a partner of the event Soif de Cidre Montréal which will take place from July 28 to 30, 2023.
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The SAQ is proud to be a partner of the Festivent de Lévis which will take place from August 2 to 6, 2023
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The SAQ is proud to be a partner of Les Grands feux du Casino Lac-Leamy which will take place from August 2 to 19, 2023.
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The SAQ is proud to be a partner of the Fierté Montréal Festival which will take place from August 3 to 13, 2023.
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Running from August 10 to 13, the second edition of Festival Colline looks promising. Proud partner of the event, the big SAQ family will be there with the bistro… and even in the programming!
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The SAQ is proud to be a partner of Osisko en lumière which will take place from August 9 to 12, 2023.
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The SAQ is proud to be a partner of the Festival Musique du Bout du Monde which will take place from August 10 to 13, 2023.
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The SAQ is proud to be a partner of the 25th edition of the Festival Vins et histoire de Terrebonne which will take place from August 11 to 13, 2023.
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The SAQ is proud to be a partner of the 30 edition of the Festival de montgolfières de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu which will take place from August 12 to 20, 2023.
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The SAQ is proud to be a partner of Les Fêtes Gourmandes de Lanaudière which will take place from August 17 to 20, 2023.
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The SAQ is proud to be a partner of the Festival de la Poutine de Drummondville which will take place from August 24 to 26, 2023.