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CALQ — Travel
Financial support for artists’ professional travel and career development
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The CALQ Travel grant provides financial support (no maximum amount specified) to professional artists and curators for travel related to dissemination, promotion, and career development activities in Quebec, across Canada, and internationally. Eligible activities include attending conferences, public presentations, meetings, auditions, and competitions, as long as they directly contribute to professional growth.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participation as a resource person in a conference or symposium.
- Attendance for the public presentation of one’s work.
- Prospecting activities supported by a schedule of meetings and appointments.
- Participation in an audition or competition.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists in disciplines supported by the 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 (except for personal projects unrelated to company activities).
- Non-profit organizations (except for individual projects not part of the organization’s activities).
- Projects managed by businesses or organizations rather than by individual artists or curators.
Eligible expenses
- Living expenses (accommodation and per diem, up to $200 per day per participant in Canada and outside Canada)
- Travel expenses
- Travel-related expenses such as vaccinations, visas, and insurance
- Fees for translation of work excerpts
- Expenses for shipping equipment required for the project
Eligible geographic areas
- Applicants must normally reside in Québec and have resided there for at least the preceding 12 months.
Additional information
- Applicants can submit up to five separate applications and receive a maximum of five grants per CALQ fiscal year (April 1 to March 31).
- Applicants may not have more than three projects being considered, supported, or underway simultaneously.
- If you have previously received CALQ funding, approved Grant Use Reports are required for completed projects before submitting new applications.
- All applications must be submitted at least four weeks prior to the project start date; the submission date is confirmed by online or WeTransfer receipt.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CALQ — Travel Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CALQ — Travel. 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 — Travel?
The CALQ Travel grant provides financial support (no maximum amount specified) to professional artists and curators for travel related to dissemination, promotion, and career development activities in Quebec, across Canada, and internationally. Eligible activities include attending conferences, public presentations, meetings, auditions, and competitions, as long as they directly contribute to professional growth.
Who is eligible for the CALQ — Travel program?
To be eligible for the CALQ — Travel program, you must:
Eligible applicants: individuals (professional artists or independent curators).
Personal project that cannot be carried out in the name of a company or organization.
Must have resided in Quebec for at least 12 months.
What expenses are eligible under CALQ — Travel?
Participation as a resource person in a conference or symposium.
Attendance for the public presentation of one’s work.
Prospecting activities supported by a schedule of meetings and appointments.
Participation in an audition or competition.
Who can I contact for more information about the CALQ — Travel?
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 — Travel available?
The CALQ — Travel program is available the province of Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the CALQ — Travel?
CALQ — Travel is funded by Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)