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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 with no maximum amount specified for professional artists and curators. It supports travel for career development activities in Québec, across Canada, and internationally, including conferences, public presentations, meetings, auditions, competitions, and related prospecting.
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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.
- Public presentation of one’s work.
- Prospecting activities with scheduled meetings and appointments.
- Participation in an audition or competition.
Documents Needed
- Completed personal information form, signed.
- Completed project description form.
- Curriculum vitae of the applicant.
- Proof of invitation or registration.
- Information on the host organization.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists in CALQ-supported disciplines.
- 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 their activities.
- Non-profit organizations, except for personal projects unrelated to the organization’s activities.
Eligible expenses
- Travel expenses.
- Accommodation and per diem.
- Travel-related costs such as visas, vaccinations, and insurance.
- Translation fees for work excerpts.
- Shipping costs for equipment required for the project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Remuneration and professional fees.
- Production, presentation, and administration expenses.
- Transportation and crating fees for works.
- Registration or presentation expenses for a promotional presentation or conference.
- Travel and living costs already covered by another source of funding.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
- Canada
- International
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are evaluated on merit against the program objectives and criteria.
- The CALQ may use external assessors when needed.
- Applicants are informed of the decision about eight weeks after submission.
- If approved, a confirmation letter and grant terms are issued.
- Decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
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 with no maximum amount specified for professional artists and curators. It supports travel for career development activities in Québec, across Canada, and internationally, including conferences, public presentations, meetings, auditions, competitions, and related prospecting.
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.
Public presentation of one’s work.
Prospecting activities with scheduled 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)