Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) is a government agency that supports creation, experimentation, production, and dissemination in the fields of arts and literature in Quebec. It provides grants to professional artists and cultural organizations to foster excellence and innovation, while contributing to the growth of Quebec’s culture both locally and internationally. The CALQ plays a key role in the province’s artistic vitality by encouraging diverse practices and making art accessible to all audiences.
8 opportunities available

Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Exploration and Research
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)Funding for artistic research, experimentation, and creative development
Eligible Funding
- Max. $25,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)Supports eco-responsible and collaborative projects by Montreal arts organizations
Eligible Funding
- Max. $30,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)Financial support for literary and storytelling promotional activities
Eligible Funding
- Max. $10,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Professional Development
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)Supports professional development for Québec artists and curators
Eligible Funding
- Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Travel
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)Financial support for artists’ professional travel and career development
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Strategic Opportunities and Career Planning
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)Financial aid supporting artists’ career development and strategic projects
Eligible Funding
- Max. $100,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ — Distribution of works in Quebec
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)Supports the dissemination of literary and storytelling works in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Grant and FundingOpen
CALQ —Creation
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)Financial support for artistic creation and development in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects