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Tremplin Grant – Indigenous Arts
Microgrants for Indigenous arts initiatives in Montréal
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 12, 2023
- Closing date : December 18, 2024
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers microgrants of up to $3,000 for Indigenous arts initiatives in Montréal. It supports small-scale artistic, cultural, and professional development projects that are not covered by other funding sources.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : September 12, 2023
- Closing date : December 18, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of artistic practices
- Small-scale research, creation, production, and presentation
- Artistic collaboration and support
- Professional development and Indigenous knowledge sharing
- Dissemination of works and small-scale artistic activities
Documents Needed
- List of links to works, excerpts, portfolio, or related activities
- Optional personal appendix with supporting documents in one PDF file
- Organization’s letters patent, if this is a first application or if changes were made
- Organization’s statutes and by-laws, if this is a first application or if changes were made
- Organization’s latest financial statements signed by two board members
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous artists
- Indigenous cultural workers
- Indigenous collectives
- Indigenous non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit or non-profit incorporated artist collectives, and collectives formed as general or limited partnerships
- Projects focused on film, web film, cultural mediation, or national/international prospecting
- Projects mainly related to promotion, capital works, or specialized equipment acquisition
- Projects linked to a diploma or degree program
- Applicants working exclusively in variety arts and/or comedy, or collectives acting as festival presenters or producers
Eligible expenses
- Professional development
- Knowledge sharing and translation into Indigenous languages
- Travel and living expenses
- Work dissemination, promotion, and publicity
- Specialized equipment rental or materials
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Completed projects
- Film or web film production projects
- Primarily promotional projects, including video clips
- Capital projects or specialized equipment acquisition projects
- Projects already funded by another Conseil program or another organization
Eligible geographic areas
- Island of Montréal
- Within 50 km of the Island of Montréal
- Kahnawà:ke
- Kanehsatá:ke
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for eligibility
- They are then reviewed by an Indigenous peer jury
- The Indigenous Arts Committee makes funding recommendations
- Final decisions are made by the Board of Directors
- Applicants are notified by email through the ORORA platform
Additional information
- The program is open all year round.
- Multiple applications can be submitted in one year for different projects.
- Applications can be submitted by video through ORORA.
- Applications may be submitted in English, although the form questions are in French.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tremplin Grant – Indigenous Arts Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tremplin Grant – Indigenous Arts. 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 Tremplin Grant – Indigenous Arts?
This program offers microgrants of up to $3,000 for Indigenous arts initiatives in Montréal. It supports small-scale artistic, cultural, and professional development projects that are not covered by other funding sources.
How much funding can be received?
Tremplin Grant – Indigenous Arts Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 18, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Tremplin Grant – Indigenous Arts program?
To be eligible for the Tremplin Grant – Indigenous Arts program, you must:
Indigenous artists, collectives, or organizations
Based near Montréal
Project not yet completed
What expenses are eligible under Tremplin Grant – Indigenous Arts?
Development of artistic practices
Small-scale research, creation, production, and presentation
Artistic collaboration and support
Professional development and Indigenous knowledge sharing
Dissemination of works and small-scale artistic activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Tremplin Grant – Indigenous Arts?
You can contact Conseil des arts de Montréal by email at mylene.guay@montreal.ca or by phone at 514 280-0552.
Where is the Tremplin Grant – Indigenous Arts available?
The Tremplin Grant – Indigenous Arts program is available Montréal, Quebec.