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Intercultural Conversations
Supports theatre projects that promote cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue.
Last Update: May 22, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 20, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This funding program supports professional theatre projects that promote intercultural dialogue, address issues of racism and religious intolerance, and celebrate cultural diversity. It offers various grants, including production, talk-back, commissioning, and translation, with funding limits to support high-quality artistic and discussion activities in Montreal.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 20, 2026
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
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Professional theatre productions
- New play commissions
- Play translations into French and/or English
- Audience talk-back discussions
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Project budget
- Script or project outline
- Supporting documents, such as biographies, contracts, or press kit
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional theatre companies
- Young audience theatre companies
- Artists working on eligible theatre projects
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that do not produce professional theatre
- Talk-back grant applicants for young audience shows where talkbacks are part of the performance
Eligible expenses
- Expenses directly related to production, creation, or translation of a play
- Readings, additional rehearsals, and audience engagement activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operational funding
- Projects without performances in Montreal
- Talk-back activities for young audience shows where discussions are part of the performance
Eligible geographic areas
- Montreal
- Greater Montreal area
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by bilingual theatre and arts professionals.
- The jury assesses submissions and makes a funding decision.
- Results are announced after the board meeting in June.
- Payment is tied to project milestones and final reports.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Intercultural Conversations Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Intercultural Conversations. 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 Intercultural Conversations?
This funding program supports professional theatre projects that promote intercultural dialogue, address issues of racism and religious intolerance, and celebrate cultural diversity. It offers various grants, including production, talk-back, commissioning, and translation, with funding limits to support high-quality artistic and discussion activities in Montreal.
How much funding can be received?
Intercultural Conversations Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Intercultural Conversations program?
To be eligible for the Intercultural Conversations program, you must:
Organizations promoting intercultural dialogue and cultural diversity.
What expenses are eligible under Intercultural Conversations?
Professional theatre productions
New play commissions
Play translations into French and/or English
Audience talk-back discussions
Who can I contact for more information about the Intercultural Conversations?
You can contact The Cole Foundation by email at kjohn@colefoundation.ca.
Where is the Intercultural Conversations available?
The Intercultural Conversations program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Intercultural Conversations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Intercultural Conversations is a Grant and Funding