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Fonds de secours yves-thériault - écrivaine ou écrivain
Emergency support for writers in financial hardship
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This fund provides one-time emergency support for writers facing serious financial hardship. The assistance usually takes the form of an interest-free loan of up to $1,500, and may be partly converted into a donation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- A letter describing the writer’s situation.
- Written proof, if there is an eviction or interruption of an essential service.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Writers
- UNEQ members
- Non-UNEQ writers with at least one published book
Who is not eligible
- People who have not published at least one book.
- Requests for living costs while writing a book.
Eligible expenses
- Rent and other essential living expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Living expenses or other costs during the writing of a book.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed by the committee after being sent by the UNEQ General Director.
- Additional information may be requested during the review.
- The committee makes a recommendation as quickly as possible.
- The decision is final and cannot be appealed.
Additional information
- Applications are treated in strict confidentiality.
- The committee may request additional information.
- The decision of the committee is final and without appeal.
- Reimbursement terms, if any, are set by agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fonds de secours yves-thériault - écrivaine ou écrivain Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Fonds de secours yves-thériault - écrivaine ou écrivain. 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 Fonds de secours yves-thériault - écrivaine ou écrivain?
This fund provides one-time emergency support for writers facing serious financial hardship. The assistance usually takes the form of an interest-free loan of up to $1,500, and may be partly converted into a donation.
How much funding can be received?
Fonds de secours yves-thériault - écrivaine ou écrivain Funds up to $1,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Fonds de secours yves-thériault - écrivaine ou écrivain program?
To be eligible for the Fonds de secours yves-thériault - écrivaine ou écrivain program, you must:
Writer with at least one published book.
Serious, non-recurring financial hardship.
Need for essential living costs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Fonds de secours yves-thériault - écrivaine ou écrivain?
You can contact Union des Écrivaines et des Écrivains Québécois by email at helene.hotton@uneq.qc.ca or by phone at (514) 849-8540 poste 3.
Where is the Fonds de secours yves-thériault - écrivaine ou écrivain available?
The Fonds de secours yves-thériault - écrivaine ou écrivain program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Fonds de secours yves-thériault - écrivaine ou écrivain a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fonds de secours yves-thériault - écrivaine ou écrivain is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Fonds de secours yves-thériault - écrivaine ou écrivain?
Fonds de secours yves-thériault - écrivaine ou écrivain is funded by Union des Écrivaines et des Écrivains Québécois