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CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising
Financial support for literary and storytelling promotional activities
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The CALQ — Promotion and Awareness-Raising grant offers up to $10,000 to support organizations in the dissemination and promotion of literature and storytelling in Quebec. Eligible activities include conferences, round tables, public readings, literary events, workshops, and animation or residency activities aimed at increasing public awareness and engagement.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Organizing conferences and lectures focused on literature and storytelling.
- Hosting roundtable discussions and literary meetings.
- Conducting public readings and reader engagement activities.
- Facilitating workshops and residencies led by professional writers or storytellers.
- Presenting literary or storytelling shows with multiple performances.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations legally incorporated and headquartered in Quebec, operating primarily in the fields of literature and storytelling
- Organizations involved in the creation, production, and dissemination of works by professional writers and storytellers
- Associations and regional organizations of authors that present activities featuring professional writers, storytellers, or recognized specialists in the discipline
- Organizations that support literary production, including providing resources, space, equipment, artist residencies, and professional development
Who is not eligible
- Organizations whose programming consists mainly of non-professional activities.
- Book fairs (salons du livre), school and public libraries, organizations managing libraries, bookstores, and publishing houses.
- Events, projects, or tours already supported under another program of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec or by the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC).
- Organizations receiving specific program funding from the Conseil for the period covered by the project.
Eligible expenses
- Production and implementation costs for awareness-raising activities
- Fees for writers, storytellers, and artists
- Promotion and advertising expenses
- Transportation and accommodation related to the project, if applicable
- Equipment rental, if required
- Project management expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted at least three months before the project start date.
- The official submission date is determined by the date of online transmission or WeTransfer submission.
- An applicant cannot have more than eight projects being analyzed, supported, underway, or recently completed (within three months) without submitted and approved final reports.
- All supporting documents must be included at the time of application; additional documents submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising?
The CALQ — Promotion and Awareness-Raising grant offers up to $10,000 to support organizations in the dissemination and promotion of literature and storytelling in Quebec. Eligible activities include conferences, round tables, public readings, literary events, workshops, and animation or residency activities aimed at increasing public awareness and engagement.
How much funding can be received?
CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising program?
To be eligible for the CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising program, you must:
Non-profit organization based in Quebec with a majority of Canadian citizen or permanent resident directors in Quebec.
Project involving writers, storytellers or professional specialists in literature or storytelling.
Application submitted at least three months before the start of the project.
What expenses are eligible under CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising?
Organizing conferences and lectures focused on literature and storytelling.
Hosting roundtable discussions and literary meetings.
Conducting public readings and reader engagement activities.
Facilitating workshops and residencies led by professional writers or storytellers.
Presenting literary or storytelling shows with multiple performances.
Who can I contact for more information about the CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising?
You can contact Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) by email at info@calq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1-800-608-3350.
Where is the CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising available?
The CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CALQ — Promotion and awareness-raising is a Grant and Funding