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CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Revitalization, Creation and Transmission for Organizations
Funding for Indigenous arts organizations in Quebec
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Revitalization, Creation and Transmission for Organizations supports Indigenous arts organizations in Quebec. It funds artistic projects, promotion, circulation, residencies, transmission activities, and services to artists, with support covering up to 75% of total project costs.
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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 : 50,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation, production, or revival of works, performances, or events
- Promotion, circulation, recording, or dissemination activities
- Hosting artists or apprentices in residency
- Artistic transmission activities
- Services offered to artists
Documents Needed
- Project description form
- Personal information form
- Budget template
- Supporting application materials requested in the form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous arts organizations
- Non-profit artistic organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations whose support falls under SODEC or the Ministry of Culture and Communications
- Incomplete applications
Eligible expenses
- Project-related costs for carrying out the artistic project
- Direct expenses linked to project production and delivery
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses already covered by another CALQ program or any other organization
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed by CALQ program staff for eligibility and alignment with program objectives.
- Eligible applications are then evaluated by an advisory committee.
- The committee makes recommendations to the board of directors, which gives the final decision.
- Applicants are notified of the result by email or in writing, depending on how they submitted the application.
- If approved, the applicant receives a letter of announcement with the terms and conditions of the subsidy.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by an advisory committee made up mainly of recognized Indigenous artists and cultural professionals.
- The CALQ may provide the general scoring comments for each evaluation criterion upon request after the results are announced.
- Some parts of the application can be submitted in writing or orally.
- The CALQ does not accept applications by mail.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Revitalization, Creation and Transmission for Organizations Program
What is the CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Revitalization, Creation and Transmission for Organizations?
CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Revitalization, Creation and Transmission for Organizations supports Indigenous arts organizations in Quebec. It funds artistic projects, promotion, circulation, residencies, transmission activities, and services to artists, with support covering up to 75% of total project costs.
How much funding can be received?
CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Revitalization, Creation and Transmission for Organizations Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Revitalization, Creation and Transmission for Organizations program?
To be eligible for the CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Revitalization, Creation and Transmission for Organizations program, you must:
Non-profit organization in Quebec
Professional artistic activities
Indigenous-majority board
What expenses are eligible under CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Revitalization, Creation and Transmission for Organizations?
Creation, production, or revival of works, performances, or events
Promotion, circulation, recording, or dissemination activities
Hosting artists or apprentices in residency
Artistic transmission activities
Services offered to artists
Who can I contact for more information about the CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Revitalization, Creation and Transmission for Organizations?
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 - Revitalization, Creation and Transmission for Organizations available?
The CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Revitalization, Creation and Transmission for Organizations program is available across Canada.
Is the CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Revitalization, Creation and Transmission for Organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CALQ — Indigenous Arts - Revitalization, Creation and Transmission for Organizations is a Grant and Funding