Grant and FundingClosed
Charles Biddle Award
Recognition for immigrant cultural contributors in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Culture pour tous
Quebec cultural non-profit organization that promotes access to arts and culture for all citizens. Manages cultural programs including the Prix Charles-Biddle ($5,000 bursary), Prix Solange-Chalvin, Hémisphères school network, and the annual Journées de la culture. Partners with Quebec government ministries to fund cultural mediation and intercultural initiatives across the province. View Culture pour tous's website for more information.
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About Culture pour tous
What is the mission of Culture pour tous?
Deploy accessible, inspiring, and inclusive strategies and actions to make culture known and loved, as an essential factor in community well-being and health. Encourage the commitment of organizations and citizens toward and with culture to shape our collective culture together.
What type of organization is Culture pour tous?
Culture pour tous is a Non-profit organization.
When was Culture pour tous founded?
Culture pour tous was founded in 2006.
What is Culture pour tous's official website?
Culture pour tous's official website is https://www.culturepourtous.ca/en/.
What else should I know about Culture pour tous?
Role in the Funding Ecosystem
Culture pour tous acts as a key intermediary between the Quebec government and cultural organizations, schools, and communities. The organization administers several funding programs and awards that distribute money to individuals and organizations in the cultural sector.
Funding Programs
- Prix Charles-Biddle: Annual award (since 2011) with a $5,000 bursary for immigrants who have contributed to Quebec's cultural and artistic development.
- Prix Solange-Chalvin: Award recognizing efforts of French language learners and contribution of teaching staff in francisation.
- Hémisphères: Network of cultural schools receiving financial support, personalized accompaniment, and training from cultural advisors.
- Étincelles: Project funding program launched in 2021 for cultural projects focused on social justice.
Institutional Partnerships
The organization works closely with Quebec government ministries including the Ministry of Culture and Communications and the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration. It also collaborates with the Canada Council for the Arts, Libraries Quebec, and various municipal cultural bodies.
History and Evolution
Founded in 2006 (evolved from the Secretariat for the Journées de la culture created in 1997), Culture pour tous was established following the 1996 Summit on Economy and Employment. The organization has grown to manage major cultural programs reaching hundreds of thousands of citizens annually.