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Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing
Support for eco-responsible arts projects in Montreal
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2025
- Closing date : May 1, 2025
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports professional arts organizations in Montreal for eco-responsible and resource-sharing projects. The maximum funding amount is $30,000, covering creation, production, promotion, dissemination, consolidation, and mutualization initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
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
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Eco-responsible creation, production, promotion, or dissemination projects
- Projects using eco-design or environmentally responsible practices
- Organizational consolidation and transition toward eco-responsible practices
- Shared-resource projects involving at least two professional arts organizations
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Most recent financial statements
- Most recent annual activity report
- Detailed project budget and timeline
- Partner confirmation letter and collaborator confirmations, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional non-profit arts organizations
- Arts organizations in the visual and performing arts, literature, cinema, and digital arts
Who is not eligible
- Organizations whose funding comes from the Ministry of Culture and Communications or SODEC
- Organizations dedicated to education, training, or public/parapublic bodies mandated by governments
- For-profit start-up projects or strictly lucrative workshops
- Projects already completed by the application deadline
- Incomplete applications
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees and rights
- Professional fees for consultants, technicians, and other specialists
- Travel and accommodation costs
- Promotion, publicity, and outreach expenses
- Equipment rental and equipment transport
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating costs of the organization
- Fundraising or subscription campaigns
- Office setup and infrastructure costs
- Renovation and construction costs
- Training expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Island of Montreal
Selection criteria
- Quality of the project
- Impact on the territory or community
- Financial balance and realism of the budget
- For mutualization projects, structuring effect and long-term potential
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Read the eligibility section and complete the required form online.
- Gather the supporting documents requested by the program.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Use Mon dossier CALQ to send the application online.
- If online submission is unavailable, send the application by WeTransfer following the program instructions.
- Step 3: Receive confirmation
- Keep the email acknowledgment of receipt.
- Applicants registered in Mon dossier CALQ can track the status of their file online.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline
- They are assessed by a selection committee against program criteria
- The CALQ and financial partners make the final decision
- Applicants are notified within three to four months after the deadline
- Approved organizations receive an announcement and agreement letter
Additional information
- The program is updated annually; applicants should use the current year’s version.
- Applications received after the deadline or incomplete applications are not eligible.
- Applicants may follow their application progress in Mon dossier CALQ.
- The CALQ issues decisions by email or in writing, depending on the applicant’s registration status.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing Program
What is the Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing?
This program supports professional arts organizations in Montreal for eco-responsible and resource-sharing projects. The maximum funding amount is $30,000, covering creation, production, promotion, dissemination, consolidation, and mutualization initiatives.
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:
Non-profit arts organization
Based on the Island of Montreal
Professional arts activity
What expenses are eligible under Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing?
Eco-responsible creation, production, promotion, or dissemination projects
Projects using eco-design or environmentally responsible practices
Organizational consolidation and transition toward eco-responsible practices
Shared-resource projects involving at least two professional arts organizations
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 partenariat@calq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 643-1707.
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.