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CultivART program – organization component
Support for mentored arts and culture internships
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 15, 2025
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides $20,000 to a host organization to support a mentored internship in arts and culture. It funds internships for emerging Indigenous artists and cultural workers, including related project activities and mentorship.
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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 workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 15, 2025
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
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hosting a mentored internship in arts and culture.
- Developing internship activities in areas such as management, curation, project development, communications, production, or market development.
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous arts and culture organizations.
- Non-Indigenous arts and culture organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Artists applying for an individual internship.
- Artists’ collectives hiring an intern.
- Public or para-public organizations representing governments or municipal corporations.
- Libraries.
- 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.
- Costs already covered by another grant program.
- Applications from organizations that do not meet the general eligibility requirements.
- Applications from artists seeking an individual internship or artists’ collectives hiring an intern.
- Organizations working exclusively in variety arts or comedy.
Eligible geographic areas
- Island of Montréal
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for eligibility.
- The Indigenous Arts Committee reviews applications and makes recommendations.
- The Committee proposes grant allocations to the Board of Directors.
- The Board of Directors makes the final decision.
- Applicants are notified by email through ORORA, and decisions cannot be communicated by phone.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the CultivART program – organization component Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CultivART program – organization component. 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 CultivART program – organization component?
This program provides $20,000 to a host organization to support a mentored internship in arts and culture. It funds internships for emerging Indigenous artists and cultural workers, including related project activities and mentorship.
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:
Arts and culture organizations
Headquartered on the Island of Montréal
Host one intern
What expenses are eligible under CultivART program – organization component?
Hosting a mentored internship in arts and culture.
Developing internship activities in areas such as management, curation, project development, communications, production, or market development.
Who can I contact for more information about the CultivART program – organization component?
You can contact Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM).
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