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Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles
Intercultural theatre support for professional companies
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Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
October 16, 2026
Location
Montréal, Laval, Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports professional intercultural theatre through production, creation, and translation funding. It is offered by the Cole Foundation for projects connected to Montréal, Québec, and the wider multicultural context it highlights.
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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 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montréal, Laval, Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
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
Selection criteria
- Quality of the text
- Depth and relevance of intercultural themes
- Racial, religious, linguistic, and cultural composition of the creative team
- Budget quality and clarity
- Mediation strategies and post-production activities
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the online form
- Fill out the Google Forms application.
- Use a Google account if you want to save your progress.
- Step 2: Prepare the required files
- Create the four required PDF files with the exact names requested.
- Prepare the budget, script, and supporting documents.
- Step 3: Upload documents to the assigned Drive folder
- Wait for the personalized Google Drive link from the Foundation.
- Upload the four PDF files to your private folder before the document deadline.
- Step 4: Submit and await review
- Submit the online form before the application deadline.
- Wait for the jury review and the board’s decision in June.
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
What is the Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles?
This program supports professional intercultural theatre through production, creation, and translation funding. It is offered by the Cole Foundation for projects connected to Montréal, Québec, and the wider multicultural context it highlights.
How much funding can be received?
Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
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 nwells@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, Laval, Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cole Foundation - Conversations interculturelles is a Grant and Funding