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Culture at School — A School Welcomes an Artist or a Writer
Financial support for school arts and literature projects
Offered by
Funding available
$ 40,000
Deadline
October 15, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial assistance for schools hosting an artist or writer. It supports cultural participation projects and related eligible costs such as fees, travel, meals, materials, books, and administration.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
- Primary and Secondary Education
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- School projects that welcome an artist
- School projects that welcome a writer
Documents Needed
- Project presentation form
- Explanation of the pedagogical use of selected books, if applicable
- Justification and list of additional travel or stay expenses, if applicable
- Supporting documents requested by the school, school service centre, or school board
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Public schools
- Private schools approved for grants
- Artists and cultural organizations involved in the school project
- Writers
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for cultural partners
- Travel and meal expenses
- Consumable or non-reusable materials and equipment rental
- Book purchases for the writer partner
- Administrative costs linked to project planning and follow-up
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Entry fees to cultural or other venues
- Costs related to presenting a show at school or in a professional venue
- Permanent equipment purchases such as stage, computer, music, photography, or video equipment
- Teacher and cultural partner training costs
- Publishing, reproduction of the final work, and cultural mediator fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Results are announced in December 2026.
Additional information
- Supporting documents may be required, depending on the school, school service centre or school board.
- Books for writer-led projects must be purchased from an approved local bookstore.
- Some travel and stay expenses may be accepted with an explanation at submission.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Culture at School — A School Welcomes an Artist or a Writer Program
What is the Culture at School — A School Welcomes an Artist or a Writer?
This program provides financial assistance for schools hosting an artist or writer. It supports cultural participation projects and related eligible costs such as fees, travel, meals, materials, books, and administration.
How much funding can be received?
Culture at School — A School Welcomes an Artist or a Writer Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $40,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Culture at School — A School Welcomes an Artist or a Writer program?
To be eligible for the Culture at School — A School Welcomes an Artist or a Writer program, you must:
Public or subsidized private school
Artist or writer involvement
Eligible project costs
What expenses are eligible under Culture at School — A School Welcomes an Artist or a Writer?
School projects that welcome an artist
School projects that welcome a writer
Who can I contact for more information about the Culture at School — A School Welcomes an Artist or a Writer?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at politique-culturelle@education.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Culture at School — A School Welcomes an Artist or a Writer available?
The Culture at School — A School Welcomes an Artist or a Writer program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Culture at School — A School Welcomes an Artist or a Writer a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Culture at School — A School Welcomes an Artist or a Writer is a Grant and Funding