How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the CALQ — Travel?

CALQ — Travel is funded by Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)

What are CALQ — Travel's eligibility criterias?

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.

CALQ — Travel

Last Update: July 17, 2025

QC, Canada

Financial support for artists’ professional travel and career development

CALQ — Travel at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : January 1, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Grant Providers

Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)

Status

Open

Overview of the CALQ — Travel program

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.

Financing terms and conditions

Living expenses (accommodation and per diem) are covered up to a maximum of $200 per day per participant in Canada and $200 per day per participant outside of Canada.

Eligible projects & activities

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 5,400

Travel to international symposium on contemporary performing arts

$ 4,000

Attending visual arts workshop and portfolio showcase in Winnipeg

$ 3,750

Attending national exhibition opening for interactive art installation

$ 5,100

Choreographer travels for dance competition finals and networking

$ 3,000

Prospecting trip for literary translation rights in New York City

$ 4,700

Showcasing documentary film at Vancouver international film festival

Eligibility criteria of the CALQ — Travel program

The applicant must be a professional artist or an independent curator recognized in supported disciplines.
The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, normally residing in Quebec for at least the preceding 12 months.
The project must contribute to the applicant’s career development and involve travel within Quebec, Canada, or internationally in eligible artistic disciplines.
The application must be submitted at least four weeks before the project start date and include a letter of invitation, contract, or official confirmation of participation in the activity or meeting.
The applicant may have no more than three CALQ projects being considered, supported, or underway at the same time and must be current on all required grant use reports.

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.

Eligibility criteria of the CALQ — Travel program

Quality of artistic work (40%) – Assessed based on the quality of the applicant’s past work and that of any main participating artists.
Interest and relevance of the project (60%) – Evaluated according to the project’s impact and value for the applicant’s career development, the influence on their practice, and the suitability and commitment of the host organization or event.
Project management (rated: Excellent, Very good, Satisfactory, With reservations, Weak) – Evaluation of the feasibility of the travel plan and budget, and, if applicable, financial participation from the host organization or other partners. A minimum rating of “Satisfactory” is required for funding.

How to apply to the CALQ — Travel program

Verify your eligibility

Carefully read the program details and eligibility requirements
Confirm your profile (professional artist or independent curator) meets eligibility
Ensure you have resided in Quebec for at least 12 months and meet legal status requirements

Prepare your application documents

Prepare a detailed project description, including objectives and the contribution to career development
Gather supporting documents: letter of invitation, contract, or confirmation of participation
Assemble other preparation materials as detailed in the application form

Complete the application form

Access the Mon Dossier CALQ online portal or download the application forms
Fill out the official application and attach all supporting documents
Ensure application is complete; incomplete submissions will be considered ineligible

Submit your application

Submit the application online via Mon Dossier CALQ or by WeTransfer
Submit at least four weeks before the project start date
Receive confirmation of receipt by email

Wait for evaluation and results

Your application will be reviewed and evaluated by the CALQ based on both artistic and administrative criteria
Monitor your application status via Mon Dossier CALQ

Receive the grant and comply with terms

If approved, receive confirmation by email
Review and adhere to the terms and conditions outlined for the use of the grant

Complete post-grant reporting

After completion, submit the Grant Use Report within three months
Reports must be approved to maintain eligibility for future grants

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.