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Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles
Support for professional intercultural theatre projects
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 150 - $ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 20, 2026
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $25,000 for professional theatre projects that promote intercultural dialogue. It supports production, original creation, translation, and post-show discussion activities in Montreal and nearby areas.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 150 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 20, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Production of professional theatre works
- Creation of original theatre texts
- Translation of theatre works into French and/or English
- Post-show audience discussions
- Workshops and reading sessions related to the project
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Project budget
- Script or project text
- Supporting documents file
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional theatre companies
- Young audience theatre companies, if intercultural themes are understandable for students
- Artists or companies applying for production, commission, or translation support
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not professional theatre companies
- Applicants seeking operating support
- Projects without performances in Montreal or nearby areas
- Applicants with overdue artistic and financial reports from a previous Cole Foundation grant
Eligible expenses
- Costs directly related to production, creation, or translation
- Reading sessions and additional rehearsals
- Public mediation and post-production activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating or overhead funding
- Projects that do not include required final reporting
- Applications with incorrectly named or incomplete files
- Projects that are not combined with other artistic funding sources
Eligible geographic areas
- Montreal
- Quebec
- Nearby Montreal areas, including Laval and Longueuil
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a jury of bilingual theatre professionals and arts/community members.
- Final decisions are announced after the board meeting in June.
- Approved projects must follow the Foundation’s credit and reporting requirements.
- Funding may be withheld or repayment requested if major project changes are not agreed in advance.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by a jury of bilingual theatre professionals and arts/community members.
- The program runs twice a year, in spring and fall.
- The Foundation requires credit in project materials and media related to the work.
- Substantial project, budget, or schedule changes must be reported immediately.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles. 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 Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles?
This program provides up to $25,000 for professional theatre projects that promote intercultural dialogue. It supports production, original creation, translation, and post-show discussion activities in Montreal and nearby areas.
How much funding can be received?
Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles program?
To be eligible for the Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles program, you must:
Professional theatre company
Previous performance experience
Paid artists and participants
What expenses are eligible under Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles?
Production of professional theatre works
Creation of original theatre texts
Translation of theatre works into French and/or English
Post-show audience discussions
Workshops and reading sessions related to the project
Who can I contact for more information about the Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles?
You can contact The Cole Foundation by email at kjohn@colefoundation.ca or by phone at (514) 409-8125.
Where is the Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles available?
The Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles is a Grant and Funding