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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.

General criteria to submit a request

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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  1. Eureka! California Wine Discovery event
    Donations and sponsorships

    Eureka! California Wine Discovery

    Attend the Eureka! California Wine Discovery event, which will take place on April 24, 2024.

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  2. Tasting Climate Change conference
    Donations and sponsorships

    Tasting Climate Change conference

    The SAQ is proud to be a partner of the Tasting Climate Change international conference, which will take place on January 22 and 23, 2024.

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  3. Igloofest Montréal
    Donations and sponsorships

    Igloofest Montréal

    The SAQ is proud to be a partner of Igloofest Montréal, which will take from January 18 to February 10, 2024.

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  4. Carnaval de Québec
    Donations and sponsorships

    Carnaval de Québec

    The SAQ is proud to be a partner of rhe Carnaval de Québec, which will take place from January 25 to February 11, 2024.

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  5. Montréal en lumière
    Donations and sponsorships

    Montréal en lumière

    The SAQ is proud to be a partner of Montréal en lumière, which will take place from February 29 to March 10, 2024.

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  6. Montréal Passion Vin
    Donations and sponsorships

    Montréal Passion Vin

    The SAQ is proud to be a partner of Montréal Passion Vin, which will take place on November 24 and 25, 2023.

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  7. The spirit of sharing with Food Banks of Quebec
    Donations and sponsorships

    Food Banks of Quebec

    Because at the SAQ we believe that, before drinking well, it is essential to have enough to eat and because sharing means giving to those in need, we have made food assistance our corporate cause.

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  8. Montréal Passion Scotch
    Donations and sponsorships

    Montréal Passion Scotch

    The SAQ is proud to present the Montréal Passion Scotch event on November 24, 2023, to benefit the Fondation de l’Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont.

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  9. Festival Santa Teresa
    Donations and sponsorships

    Festival Santa Teresa

    The SAQ is proud to be a partner to the 7th edition of the event Festival Santa Teresa which will take place from May 12 to 14, 2023.

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  10. The SAQ is proud to be a partner of the 20th edition of Piknic Électronik which will take place from May 21 to October 1st, 2023.
    Donations and sponsorships

    Piknic Électronik

    The SAQ is proud to be a partner of the 20th edition of Piknic Électronik which will take place from May 21 to October 1st, 2023.

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  11. The SAQ is proud to be a partner of the 10th edidition of the event Les Premiers Vendredis which will take place from June 2 to October 6, 2023.
    Donations and sponsorships

    Premiers Vendredis

    The SAQ is proud to be a partner of the 10th edidition of the event Les Premiers Vendredis which will take place from June 2 to October 6, 2023.

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  12. Festival Mural
    Donations and sponsorships

    Festival Mural

    The SAQ is proud to be a partner to the 11 edition of Festival Mural which will take place from June 8 to 18, 2023.

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