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Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing
Supports eco-responsible and collaborative projects by Montreal arts organizations
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2025
- Closing date : May 1, 2025
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The "Arts et lettres de Montréal – Territorial partnership – Ecoresponsibility and sharing" grant provides up to $30,000 to support non-profit professional arts organizations on the Island of Montreal for projects focused on eco-responsibility and resource sharing. Eligible activities include the creation, production, dissemination, and promotion of environmentally responsible artistic projects, as well as collaborations for shared resources and services between organizations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2025
- Closing date : May 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Environment
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Production of artworks or performances using eco-design approaches, such as sustainable scenography, sets, and costumes.
- Creation or dissemination of artistic works that engage eco-design expertise for events or exhibitions.
- Awareness and engagement activities related to eco-responsibility, linked to the presentation of artistic works.
- Eco-responsible adaptation of events or cultural venues, such as implementing recycling or procuring sustainable materials.
- Joint initiatives between professional arts organizations for sharing eco-responsible resources or services.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit professional artistic organizations
- Organizations based on the territory of Montréal Island
- Organizations operating in circus arts
- Organizations operating in multidisciplinary arts
- Organizations operating in digital arts
- Organizations operating in visual arts
- Organizations operating in cinema and video
- Organizations operating in storytelling
- Organizations operating in dance
- Organizations operating in literature
- Organizations operating in crafts
- Organizations operating in music
- Organizations operating in architectural research
- Organizations operating in theatre
Who is not eligible
- Organizations with funding from the ministère de la Culture et des Communications (MCC) or the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC).
- Organizations devoted to teaching, education, and professional training.
- Public or parapublic organizations acting as government agencies.
- Projects that have already been completed by the application deadline.
- Organizations applying for the start-up of a business or creation workshop for strictly commercial purposes.
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees and royalties.
- Professional fees for contractors, collaborators, consultants, technicians, and other specialists contributing expertise to the project.
- Travel expenses directly related to the project.
- Accommodation and meal costs for project-related stays.
- Expenses related to outreach and dissemination activities, including promotion and advertising costs.
- Equipment rental costs.
- Transportation costs for equipment.
- Purchase of specialized equipment essential to the project, only if it cannot be rented or if the purchase cost is less than rental; supporting documents required.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations with their head office located on the territory of the Island of Montréal.
Additional information
- The official application date is determined by the date of online submission.
- The program is updated annually; applicants should ensure they have the current year's version before applying.
- All decisions made by the selection committee are final and not subject to appeal.
- Successful applicants must acknowledge the support of the program and its partners in all related promotional materials.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing?
The "Arts et lettres de Montréal – Territorial partnership – Ecoresponsibility and sharing" grant provides up to $30,000 to support non-profit professional arts organizations on the Island of Montreal for projects focused on eco-responsibility and resource sharing. Eligible activities include the creation, production, dissemination, and promotion of environmentally responsible artistic projects, as well as collaborations for shared resources and services between organizations.
How much funding can be received?
Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 1, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing program?
To be eligible for the Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing program, you must:
No relevant eligibility for for-profit businesses; only non-profit professional artistic organizations are eligible.
What expenses are eligible under Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing?
Production of artworks or performances using eco-design approaches, such as sustainable scenography, sets, and costumes.
Creation or dissemination of artistic works that engage eco-design expertise for events or exhibitions.
Awareness and engagement activities related to eco-responsibility, linked to the presentation of artistic works.
Eco-responsible adaptation of events or cultural venues, such as implementing recycling or procuring sustainable materials.
Joint initiatives between professional arts organizations for sharing eco-responsible resources or services.
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing?
You can contact Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) by email at nataly.rae@calq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 4185282506.
Where is the Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing available?
The Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing program is available Montréal, Quebec.
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