Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship
Montreal, QC
Supports cultural entrepreneurship for young Black women in Montreal
grant_single|update March 23, 2025
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
grant_single|grantors
- Centre culturel afro-canadien de Montréal (CCAM)
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grant_card_status|open
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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.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
- The Élan Madeleine Féquière Scholarship combines with fundraising support to offer a total of $2,000.
- Recipients must commit to an additional fundraising campaign of $1,000 via the LaHive crowdfunding platform.
- The maximum time limit for completing the socio-financing campaign is 6 months from the project selection date.
grant_single_labels|projects
- Projects focusing on artistic disciplines showcasing creativity and originality.
- Cultural entrepreneurship initiatives demonstrating artistic merit.
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$ 60,000
Install energy-efficient systems in community recreation center
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- The applicant must be a black woman or Afro-descendant aged between 18 and 35.
- The applicant must be a self-declared artist or cultural entrepreneur.
- The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Montreal.
- The works submitted must be original.
- The project must have a minimum cost of $2,000 CAD.
- The applicant must commit to undertaking and succeeding in an additional fundraising campaign of $1,000 via the LaHive crowdfunding platform.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
- City of Montreal, Quebec.
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- Creativity/originality and artistic merit (40%): The presentation and content of the art form are out of the ordinary and have an impact.
- Project feasibility (30%): The artist has performed or exhibited in a public sphere (online or face-to-face) at least twice in the last 36 months and has a defined history of achievements.
- Clarity of project proposal (20%): The planned activity is distinct and convincing, and the supporting material demonstrates high artistic quality. The proposal is clearly linked to the project and demonstrates the artistic skills required to complete the project.
- Community involvement (10%): The candidate has clear, achievable goals and plans to make an impact on themselves, other artists, black communities, audiences, and participants. The candidate has developed a notable presence on social networks or has a fan base.
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: Attend Information SessionsRegister for and attend one of the two information sessions scheduled for April 5 or April 12 to gain a better understanding of the application process and requirements.
- Step 2: Prepare Project DescriptionDraft a detailed written description of your project or record a video description no longer than 5 minutes.
- Include explanations of your project's originality, its origin, the short- and long-term objectives, the reason for applying for the Élan grant, and how the grant will aid in project realization.
- Step 3: Submit ApplicationSubmit your application by uploading the written or video project description.
- Ensure the submission is completed before the closing date of April 26, 2024, at 6:00 pm.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- 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.