Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing

• Maximum funding amount of $30,000 per project.
• The grant can cover up to 80% of the total eligible project costs.
• The budget must include a financial or in-kind contribution from project partners to cover the remaining costs.
• No financial assistance will be granted for expenses already supported by another program from the Conseil or any other organization.

• The applicant must be a legally constituted non-profit professional arts organization.
• The organization must have its head office located on the territory of the Island of Montreal.
• The organization must be active in at least one of the following fields: circus arts, multidisciplinary arts, digital arts, visual arts, cinema and video, storytelling, dance, literature, crafts, music, architectural research, or theatre.
• The organization must have conducted professional artistic activities for at least one year and be able to present an activity, as well as a financial report for a completed fiscal year.
• The project must demonstrate a formal partnership and align with at least one of the program's eco-responsibility or resource-sharing objectives.

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.

• Quality of the project.
• Impact of the project, including effects on the community or territory.
• Consideration given to the remuneration of artists and cultural workers, including payment of royalties, fees, and honoraria where applicable.
• For joint projects: structural effects and potential sustainability of the partnership.
• Financial balance and realism of budget forecasts.

• Step 1: Review Eligibility and Gather InformationCarefully read the eligibility requirements and program rules on the program web page.
• Gather all documents related to your organization, including activity and financial reports for a completed fiscal year, confirmation of nonprofit status, and information about artistic activities.
• Prepare a detailed description of the project, budget breakdown, and list of partners.
• Step 2: Complete the Application FormAccess the application form via "Mon dossier CALQ" online portal.
• Fill out the form with comprehensive information about your project, objectives, expected outcomes, and budget details.
• Step 3: Attach Required DocumentationAttach supporting documents as specified in the application form (project description, budget, proof of nonprofit status, partner involvement, etc.).
• Step 4: Submit the ApplicationSubmit the completed application and all attachments online through "Mon dossier CALQ."
• If the online portal is unavailable or inaccessible, applications can be submitted via WeTransfer following instructions in the application form.
• Ensure submission is completed prior to the specified deadline (e.g., May 1, 2025).
• Step 5: Confirmation and TrackingAfter submission, an email confirmation of receipt is sent by the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec.
• Applicants registered to "Mon dossier CALQ" can track the progress of their application online.
• Step 6: Await Results and Follow UpDecisions are communicated within three to four months after the application deadline.
• If approved, receive a letter of agreement outlining grant terms and conditions.
• If refused, receive written notification with reasons for inadmissibility if applicable.
• Step 7: Adhere to Grant Conditions and ReportingIf awarded funding, comply with all specified modalities and legal requirements.
• Submit the required reports (activity, financial, and dissemination data) within three months of project completion, as detailed in the agreement.

• 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.