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CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Microgrant
Microfunding for Indigenous artists in Québec
Funding available
$ 3,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
CALQ Indigenous Arts - Microgrant provides up to 100% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $3,000, to support Inuit and First Nations artists in Québec. It funds artistic creation, transmission, promotion, research, travel, materials, and related project expenses.
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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
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Transmission and sponsorship activities.
- Training, internships, and first professional experiences.
- Travel, circulation of artworks, creation, and research.
- Promotion and dissemination of Indigenous artistic work.
Documents Needed
- Project description
- Personal information form
- Budget template
- Supporting details requested in the application form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Inuit artists.
- First Nations artists.
- Established Indigenous artists.
- Emerging Indigenous artists.
Who is not eligible
- Legally incorporated groups.
- Projects completed as part of a diploma program.
- Projects previously rejected by the CALQ.
- Applicants with an overdue grant report of more than three months.
Eligible expenses
- Applicant remuneration and participant artist fees.
- Materials, studio, room, and equipment rental.
- Registration, internship, transport, travel, accommodation, and per diem costs.
- Promotion, transmission, sponsorship, and related project expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses already covered by another CALQ program.
- Expenses already funded by another organization.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec.
Selection criteria
- Relevance of the proposed activities to the program objectives (40 points).
- Quality of past achievements and artistic interest of the project (40 points).
- Realism of the budget forecasts and ability to carry out the project (20 points).
How to apply
- Step 1: Access the online portal
- Log in to Mon dossier CALQ using the Government Authentication Service.
- If online transmission is not available, use WeTransfer as instructed in the form.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out the project description form.
- Complete the personal information form.
- Prepare the budget template.
- Provide any additional details requested in the application form.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the file through Mon dossier CALQ or WeTransfer.
- Submit at least four weeks before the project start date.
- Step 4: Follow the response
- Watch for the email acknowledgement of receipt.
- Check the online file for the application status if registered.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by external Indigenous assessors.
- The assessors submit recommendations to the CALQ board for approval.
- Decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
- The applicant is informed about one month after submission.
- Approved applicants receive a document with the terms and conditions of the grant.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted online through Mon dossier CALQ.
- A portion of the application may be presented orally or in writing.
- The CALQ may request the jury’s general rankings after results are announced.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Microgrant Program
What is the CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Microgrant?
CALQ Indigenous Arts - Microgrant provides up to 100% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $3,000, to support Inuit and First Nations artists in Québec. It funds artistic creation, transmission, promotion, research, travel, materials, and related project expenses.
How much funding can be received?
CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Microgrant Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Microgrant program?
To be eligible for the CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Microgrant program, you must:
Inuit or First Nations artist.
Continuous artistic practice.
Québec residency required.
What expenses are eligible under CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Microgrant?
Transmission and sponsorship activities.
Training, internships, and first professional experiences.
Travel, circulation of artworks, creation, and research.
Promotion and dissemination of Indigenous artistic work.
Who can I contact for more information about the CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Microgrant?
You can contact Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Microgrant available?
The CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Microgrant program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Microgrant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Microgrant is a Grant and Funding