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COAL Student Prize - Culture and Diversity
Support for student ecological art projects
Latest source updateLast Update: May 9, 2026Latest change: The COAL Student Prize content has been updated with new edition details, including revised dates, application instructions, and theme information.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 9, 2026
Latest change: The COAL Student Prize content has been updated with new edition details, including revised dates, application instructions, and theme information.
COAL Student Prize updated
The grant page now reflects newer edition information rather than the previous 2023 call, including the 2024 and 2025 calls, revised deadlines, and updated award ceremony timing. The theme, application file requirements, and wording around the residency support were also refreshed.
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Artistic and creative quality
- Understanding of environmental issues and relation to the theme
- Feasibility and anchoring in a natural setting
- Impact and efficiency
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application documents
- Gather the required documents and combine them into one PDF file.
- Name the file according to the required format.
- Step 2: Submit online
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload the PDF file through the COAL server.
- Submit before the stated deadline.
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