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Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec
Overview
This literary prize awards C$100,000 to a writer for their body of work in French. It recognizes poetry, novels, short stories, theatre, or literary essays by a citizen of Canada or the United States.
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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 : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Recognition of a writer’s overall literary body of work.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Writers
- Authors of poetry, novels, short stories, theatre, or literary essays
Who is not eligible
- Writers who are not citizens of Canada or the United States
- Writers whose work is not written in French
- People who are or have been members of the Foundation Émile-Nelligan board
- Current jury members
- Self-nominated candidates or externally nominated candidates
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- United States
Processing and Agreement
- Selections are made by a five-member jury appointed by the Foundation’s board.
- The jury meets to decide the laureate, with a Foundation representative present to ensure compliance with the rules.
- The Foundation cannot refuse the jury’s decision.
Additional information
- The prize is awarded every three years.
- It recognizes a writer's body of work, not a single book.
- Only one laureate is selected; no tie awards are given.
- Self-nomination and third-party nominations are not accepted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Le prix Gilles-Corbeil Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Le prix Gilles-Corbeil. 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 Le prix Gilles-Corbeil?
This literary prize awards C$100,000 to a writer for their body of work in French. It recognizes poetry, novels, short stories, theatre, or literary essays by a citizen of Canada or the United States.
How much funding can be received?
Le prix Gilles-Corbeil Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Le prix Gilles-Corbeil program?
To be eligible for the Le prix Gilles-Corbeil program, you must:
Canadian or U.S. citizen
French-language literary work
One individual only
What expenses are eligible under Le prix Gilles-Corbeil?
Recognition of a writer’s overall literary body of work.
Who can I contact for more information about the Le prix Gilles-Corbeil?
You can contact Fondation Émile-Nelligan by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Le prix Gilles-Corbeil available?
The Le prix Gilles-Corbeil program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Le prix Gilles-Corbeil a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Le prix Gilles-Corbeil is a Grant and Funding