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Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship - Montreal - Quebec - Canada
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Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship

Supports cultural entrepreneurship for young Black women in Montreal
Centre culturel afro-canadien de Montréal (CCAM)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship offers a maximum funding amount of $2,000 to support artistic or cultural entrepreneurship projects by young Black women. The program aims to enhance projects that are underway and eligible activities include digital and performing arts.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Montreal
  • Montréal
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Black Canadians
  • Canadians
  • Youth (<40)
  • Women

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Projects focusing on artistic disciplines showcasing creativity and originality.
  • Cultural entrepreneurship initiatives demonstrating artistic merit.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

The Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship is open specifically to young Black women aged 30 or under who possess significant development potential in artistic disciplines or cultural entrepreneurship. To be eligible, applicants must be Black women or Afro-descendants aged between 18 and 35, identify as artists or cultural entrepreneurs, and be Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in Montreal. They must also present original works and submit a project with a minimum cost of $2,000 CAD, committing to a fundraising campaign of $1,000 CAD via the LaHive crowdfunding platform.

Eligible geographic areas

  • City of Montreal, Quebec.

Additional information

  • The Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship includes a fundraising campaign component, which must be conducted via the LaHive crowdfunding platform.
  • Successful applicants are required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.
  • Information sessions are available for interested applicants to provide clarity and assistance in the application process.
  • Applicants are required to provide a project description, either written or as a video presentation.
  • Projects are evaluated based on a weighted score, with specific emphasis on creativity, project feasibility, clarity of proposal, and community involvement.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship. 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 Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship?

The Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship offers a maximum funding amount of $2,000 to support artistic or cultural entrepreneurship projects by young Black women. The program aims to enhance projects that are underway and eligible activities include digital and performing arts.

How much funding can be received?

Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship program?

To be eligible for the Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship program, you must: The applicant must be a self-declared artist or cultural entrepreneur. The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Montreal.

What expenses are eligible under Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship?

Projects focusing on artistic disciplines showcasing creativity and originality. Cultural entrepreneurship initiatives demonstrating artistic merit.

Who can I contact for more information about the Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship?

You can contact Centre culturel afro-canadien de Montréal (CCAM).

Where is the Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship available?

The Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship program is available Montréal, Quebec.

Is the Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship is a Grant and Funding

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