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COAL Student Prize - Culture and Diversity
Support for student ecological art projects
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 5, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
The COAL Student Prize supports arts and culture students working on ecological transition through a residency in a French nature reserve. The winner receives a €5,000 production grant and support for the project implementation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : May 5, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creative projects proposing concrete solutions for ecological transition
- Artistic projects developed in partnership with a nature reserve
- Projects connected to the theme of plants and ecological issues
Documents Needed
- Project description aligned with the selection criteria
- Technical note and budget estimate
- Two visuals illustrating the project
- CV and artistic portfolio
- Proof of current enrolment
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students from arts and culture schools
- Student collectives
Who is not eligible
- Non-students
- Applicants without two years of higher education completed
- Applicants outside arts and culture schools
Eligible expenses
- Production costs for the project
- Residency-related travel and accommodation
Eligible geographic areas
- France
Processing and Agreement
- Three finalist projects are selected by a committee of professionals before the final jury
- A jury made up of partner representatives and art/ecology figures selects the winner
- The winning project is then awarded the residency and production grant
Additional information
- The winning project receives support for production, not full production costs.
- The residency is hosted in one of France’s nature reserves.
- If the winning project is led by a collective, residency conditions are reviewed separately.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the COAL Student Prize - Culture and Diversity Program
What is the COAL Student Prize - Culture and Diversity?
The COAL Student Prize supports arts and culture students working on ecological transition through a residency in a French nature reserve. The winner receives a €5,000 production grant and support for the project implementation.
How much funding can be received?
COAL Student Prize - Culture and Diversity Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the COAL Student Prize - Culture and Diversity program?
To be eligible for the COAL Student Prize - Culture and Diversity program, you must:
Arts and culture students
Two years of higher education completed
Student groups accepted
What expenses are eligible under COAL Student Prize - Culture and Diversity?
Creative projects proposing concrete solutions for ecological transition
Artistic projects developed in partnership with a nature reserve
Projects connected to the theme of plants and ecological issues
Who can I contact for more information about the COAL Student Prize - Culture and Diversity?
You can contact Fondation L'Accolade by email at sfrappier@fmlcd.org or by phone at 01 47 53 61 93.
Where is the COAL Student Prize - Culture and Diversity available?
The COAL Student Prize - Culture and Diversity program is available across Canada.
Is the COAL Student Prize - Culture and Diversity a grant, loan, or tax credit?
COAL Student Prize - Culture and Diversity is a Grant and Funding