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Creative grant for emerging artists

Support for emerging artists’ creation projects
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : January 26, 2026
  • Closing date : April 7, 2026
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada

Overview

This program offers a $5,000 bursary to support emerging artists in creating new work and strengthening their professional practice. It supports creation, research, exploration, and related artistic projects in recognized disciplines.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : January 26, 2026
  • Closing date : April 7, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Montérégie
  • Quebec
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
Target groups
  • Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Creation projects linked to an exhibition, performance, literary work, or production
  • Creation of a body of work around a theme
  • Research and exploration for an artistic or literary creation
  • First test project outside an academic setting

Documents Needed

  • Electronic application form
  • Budget form
  • Proof of residence
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Supporting artistic materials by discipline

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Professional artists in visual arts
  • Professional artists in circus arts
  • Professional artists in digital and multidisciplinary arts
  • Professional artists in film, dance, literature, storytelling, crafts, music, or theatre

Who is not eligible

  • Applicants who do not meet the Council’s residency or professional artist requirements
  • Artists in academic programs
  • Applicants submitting completed projects
  • Applicants with incomplete or late submissions

Eligible expenses

  • Artist remuneration
  • Research costs
  • Collaborator fees
  • Project delivery costs such as studio rental, materials, and equipment rental
  • Travel and accommodation directly related to the project

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Equipment purchases
  • Promotion and dissemination costs
  • Administrative expenses
  • Projects already completed before the deadline
  • Projects carried out as part of an academic program

Eligible geographic areas

  • Longueuil
  • Greenfield Park
  • Saint-Hubert
  • Vieux-Longueuil

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by peer juries of at least three members.
  • Juries assess applications based on the published evaluation criteria.
  • Funding decisions are made by the board of directors based on jury recommendations and scores.
  • Only projects scoring 80% or more can receive funding, subject to available budget.
  • Applicants are informed by letter within two to three months after the jury meetings.

Additional information

  • First-time applicants should contact the Council to confirm project admissibility and eligibility.
  • Recipients must acknowledge the financial support on printed or digital materials.
  • A final use-of-funds report is required after the project is completed.
  • Previous recipients must have submitted their earlier report before applying again.

Contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about the Creative grant for emerging artists Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Creative grant for emerging 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 Creative grant for emerging artists?

This program offers a $5,000 bursary to support emerging artists in creating new work and strengthening their professional practice. It supports creation, research, exploration, and related artistic projects in recognized disciplines.

How much funding can be received?

Creative grant for emerging artists Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was April 7, 2026.

Who is eligible for the Creative grant for emerging artists program?

To be eligible for the Creative grant for emerging artists program, you must: Emerging professional artist Recognized artistic discipline Less than five years’ practice

What expenses are eligible under Creative grant for emerging artists?

Creation projects linked to an exhibition, performance, literary work, or production Creation of a body of work around a theme Research and exploration for an artistic or literary creation First test project outside an academic setting

Who can I contact for more information about the Creative grant for emerging artists?

You can contact Conseil des Arts de Longueuil by email at EricDA@conseildesartsdelongueuil.ca or by phone at (450) 463-7100 poste 3687.

Where is the Creative grant for emerging artists available?

The Creative grant for emerging artists program is available Montérégie, Quebec.