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Conference assistance and guest speakers (or artists)
Support for Québec-focused academic activities in the U.S
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 12,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to USD 12,000 for projects that promote Québec studies in the United States. It supports conferences, guest speakers or artists, and other academic activities linked to the program themes.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Organizing conferences or similar academic events on Québec-related themes
- Hosting guest speakers or artists for academic activities
- Running these activities within a university course
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Signed letter of agreement or grant agreement, when required
- Final financial report
- Project description report showing results and impact
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Accredited American universities and colleges offering four-year programs
- Research institutes organizing conferences on the targeted themes
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not accredited American universities, colleges, or research institutes
- Institutions that do not offer four-year programs, when applying as a university or college
Eligible expenses
- Economy round-trip airfare between Québec and the United States for the guest speaker or artist
- Local transportation in the United States, honorarium up to USD 2,000, and daily subsistence allowances for up to 7 days
- Costs for producing, organizing, promoting, publishing, or distributing the project results
- Equipment or venue rental
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Regular operating costs of an institution and staff remuneration
- Costs already funded by another government program for the same expense
- First-class airfare and excess baggage fees
- Travel and daily allowances outside the American territory where the project takes place
- General overhead and administrative costs
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against the program themes and stated objectives
- Selected projects must sign a letter of agreement or a grant agreement
- Funding is paid in installments after the agreement is signed
- The final report is reviewed before the last payment is released
- Late submission of the final report may cancel the second installment
Additional information
- Applications must fit within one of the two program components.
- Projects must address one or more of the targeted themes.
- A grant agreement is required for projects of CAD 10,000 or more.
- An application form must accompany the proposal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Conference assistance and guest speakers (or artists) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Conference assistance and guest speakers (or artists). 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 Conference assistance and guest speakers (or artists)?
This program offers up to USD 12,000 for projects that promote Québec studies in the United States. It supports conferences, guest speakers or artists, and other academic activities linked to the program themes.
How much funding can be received?
Conference assistance and guest speakers (or artists) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $12,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Conference assistance and guest speakers (or artists) program?
To be eligible for the Conference assistance and guest speakers (or artists) program, you must:
Accredited U.S. university, college, or research institute.
Project must fit a program component.
Project must match targeted themes.
What expenses are eligible under Conference assistance and guest speakers (or artists)?
Organizing conferences or similar academic events on Québec-related themes
Hosting guest speakers or artists for academic activities
Running these activities within a university course
Who can I contact for more information about the Conference assistance and guest speakers (or artists)?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Conference assistance and guest speakers (or artists) available?
The Conference assistance and guest speakers (or artists) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Conference assistance and guest speakers (or artists) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Conference assistance and guest speakers (or artists) is a Grant and Funding