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CultivART program – organization component

Support for mentored arts and culture internships

Offered by
Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM)
Official source: artsmontreal.org

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Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Indigenous or non-Indigenous arts and culture organizations interested in hosting an intern while working in collaboration with a mentor.
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Overview

CultivART program supports host arts and culture organizations on the Island of Montréal with $20,000 for mentored internships that strengthen Indigenous artistic careers. It funds internship-related expenses, intern compensation, and mentor fees for activities such as project development, communications, and production.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$20,000
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop workforce skills

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Montréal
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Culture and Arts
Target groups
Indigenous peoples, Artists / creatives

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

CultivART program eligibility and deadline updated

The CultivART program now shows a new deadline of October 21, 2026, and updated eligibility and application requirements for organizations, interns, and mentors.

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The CultivART program now shows a deadline of October 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., replacing the previously shown October 15, 2025 deadline. The eligibility text was expanded to cover interns and mentors with new Canada residence and citizenship rules, and it now states that organizations, interns or mentors who do not meet the general requirements are ineligible; artists or cultural workers who have already worked with the organization on more than one paid project are also excluded. The application instructions were also updated: proposed interns and/or mentors must have an ORORA profile at the time of application, including the self-identification tab and CV, and selected hosts must obtain advance email approval from the Indigenous Arts Cultural Advisor. The page now says selected interns and mentors must also complete their individual profile and final report on ORORA.

Official source: artsmontreal.org
July 7, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Indigenous or non-Indigenous arts and culture organizations interested in hosting an intern while working in collaboration with a mentor.

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations, interns or mentors that do not meet the general eligibility requirements.
  • Artists who wish to offer an individual internship, artists’ collectives that would like to hire an intern, or artists or cultural workers who have already worked with the organization on more than one project, with pay.
  • Cultural magazines that publish fewer than three issues per year, are distributed free of charge, or are available only in electronic format.
  • Public or para-public organizations representing governments or municipal corporations, libraries, and organizations dedicated to teaching, education, or professional training.
  • Organizations working exclusively in variety arts or comedy.

Eligible expenses

  • Internship-related expenses such as computer, workstation, software, and equipment.
  • Intern compensation.
  • Mentor fees.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Expenses included in the organization’s operating budget.
  • Expenses covered by another grant program.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Island of Montréal

Activities funded

  • Artistic research and arts creation/production.
  • Specialized or multidisciplinary presentation, including artist-run centres and art galleries.
  • Publication of cultural magazines.
  • Production of an arts event or festival.
  • A museum, or a service organization, association or alliance with a mandate to support Indigenous arts or communities.

How to apply

  • Submit the application through the ORORA online application portal.
  • If you submit a video application, answer the questions on ORORA and ensure that the video does not exceed five minutes.
  • Have the organization’s designated representative submit the application.

Documents Needed

  • Organization letters patent, for first-time applicants or if changed.
  • Organization constitution and bylaws, for first-time applicants or if changed.
  • Most recent financial statements, if not already provided.

Selection criteria

  • Quality of the application and proposed internship.
  • Organization’s interest in properly hosting an Indigenous intern.
  • Organization’s ability to meet the intern’s needs and objectives during matching.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are first checked for eligibility by the Cultural Advisor – Indigenous Arts.
  • The Indigenous Arts Committee studies the applications and makes recommendations on the candidates and potential matches.
  • The Board of Directors makes the final decision and awards the funding.
  • The representative for the organization receives an email invitation to view the results on the ORORA platform, and decisions are not communicated by phone.
  • If the project is selected before an intern or mentor is found, the organization may launch an optional call for applications, have the selection approved in advance by contacting the Indigenous Arts Cultural Advisor by email, and ensure the selected intern and/or mentor creates an individual ORORA profile with their CV, self-identification tab, and final report.

Additional information

  • The organization can submit only one application per year.
  • Applications may be submitted in English, but the form questions are in French only.
  • A video application is allowed if the ORORA questions are answered and the video stays within five minutes.
  • Selected organizations must use ORORA for reporting and project follow-up.

Contacts

mylene.guay@montreal.ca
514 280-0552

Official sources

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Frequently Asked Questions about the CultivART program – organization component Program

What is the CultivART program – organization component?

CultivART program supports host arts and culture organizations on the Island of Montréal with $20,000 for mentored internships that strengthen Indigenous artistic careers. It funds internship-related expenses, intern compensation, and mentor fees for activities such as project development, communications, and production.

How much funding can be received?

CultivART program – organization component Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the CultivART program – organization component program?

To be eligible for the CultivART program – organization component program, you must: Be a non-profit organization or an artists’ cooperative that pays no dividends. Be headquartered on the Island of Montréal. Have the principal mandate to create and bring together or represent artists or cultural workers in a specific artistic discipline or multidisciplinary arts.

What expenses are eligible under CultivART program – organization component?

Internship-related expenses such as computer, workstation, software, and equipment. Intern compensation. Mentor fees.

Who can I contact for more information about the CultivART program – organization component?

You can contact Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM) by email at mylene.guay@montreal.ca or by phone at 514 280-0552.

Where is the CultivART program – organization component available?

The CultivART program – organization component program is available Montréal, Quebec.

Is the CultivART program – organization component a grant, loan, or tax credit?

CultivART program – organization component is a Grant and Funding