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CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Impulsion
Career boost funding for Inuit and First Nations artists
Last Update: June 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Impetus provides up to $5,000 to support the career growth of Inuit and First Nations artists in Québec. It supports artistic projects linked to early career development, sponsorship, guidance, and professional experiences.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Artistic projects that support early career development and professionalization.
- Projects involving sponsorship, guidance, or first professional experiences.
- Projects that help promote Inuit and First Nations arts and artists.
Documents Needed
- Project description
- Personal information form
- Proof of Indigenous status or Québec residence, when required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Inuit artists.
- First Nations artists in Québec.
- Emerging Indigenous artists.
- Established Indigenous artists.
Who is not eligible
- Non-Indigenous artists.
- Applicants with incomplete applications.
- Applicants who are already receiving or have already received CALQ support, where stated.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a jury.
- The jury meets four times a year.
- Applicants are notified about four months after the submission date.
- Successful applicants receive a document outlining the grant terms and conditions.
- Unsuccessful applicants are informed in writing if they are not registered in Mon dossier CALQ.
Additional information
- The application can be submitted at any time.
- The program is not available through Mon dossier CALQ.
- The applicant may submit part of the file in writing or orally.
- Applicants may request the jury’s general assessment scores after the decision.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Impulsion Program
What is the CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Impulsion?
CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Impetus provides up to $5,000 to support the career growth of Inuit and First Nations artists in Québec. It supports artistic projects linked to early career development, sponsorship, guidance, and professional experiences.
How much funding can be received?
CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Impulsion Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Impulsion program?
To be eligible for the CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Impulsion program, you must:
Inuit or First Nations artist.
Resident of Québec.
Application prepared by a peer or cultural worker.
What expenses are eligible under CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Impulsion?
Artistic projects that support early career development and professionalization.
Projects involving sponsorship, guidance, or first professional experiences.
Projects that help promote Inuit and First Nations arts and artists.
Who can I contact for more information about the CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Impulsion?
You can contact Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) by email at sara.thibault@calq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 514 845-9024.
Where is the CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Impulsion available?
The CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Impulsion program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Impulsion a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Impulsion is a Other Support