CALQ — Professional Development

Who is eligible?

• Professional artists in disciplines supported by CALQ
• Independent curators in visual arts, arts and crafts, architectural research, digital arts, and film and video art

Who is not eligible

• Corporations and partnerships (unless the application is for a personal project, independent from company activities).
• Non-profit organizations (unless the application is for a personal project, not tied to the organization's activities).
• Companies or organizations seeking support for training projects leading to a college, university, or specialized school degree.
• Organizations applying for projects already covered by other public or private funding sources.

Eligible expenses

• Remuneration for the applicant.
• Project-related expenses, such as registration, internship or materials costs, or fees for professors or mentors.
• Travel expenses and related costs, including vaccinations and visa fees.
• Living expenses (accommodation and per diem, up to $200 per day per participant, in Canada and abroad).
• Purchase of specialized equipment required for the project, provided it cannot be rented or is less expensive to purchase than rent (documentation required).

Eligible geographic areas

• Applicants must normally reside in Québec and have resided there for at least the preceding 12 months.

• You may not have more than three projects under consideration, supported, or underway at the same time within CALQ programs.
• All grant recipients must submit a report detailing the use of funds within three months after the project's completion.
• Personal data and documents submitted are kept confidential in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.
• Results are communicated approximately four months after submission, and all CALQ decisions are final and not subject to appeal.