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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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the COAL Student Prize - Culture and Diversity. 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 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