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Le prix Hubert-Reeves
Science popularization award for French-language books
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 700
Timeline
- Closing date : December 12, 2025
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program rewards French-language science popularization books published in Canada. Winners receive a $700 prize, and eligible books must be submitted in the Grand Public or Youth category.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 700 $
- Minimum amount : 700 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 12, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Submission of French-language science popularization books.
- Participation in the Grand Public category.
- Participation in the Youth category.
Documents Needed
- Six copies of the submitted book
- Completed participation form
- Author’s CV with list of previous publications
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Francophone publishers in Canada
- Authors of French-language science books
Who is not eligible
- Authors who are jury members
- Books written in a language other than French
- Books published outside Canada in 2025
- Reference works, encyclopedias, and fiction books
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Reference works.
- Encyclopedias.
- Fiction books.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for eligibility.
- Eligible books are evaluated by a jury.
- Winners are announced at the annual gala in spring.
- Selection is based on literary quality, scientific accuracy, and contribution to scientific culture.
Additional information
- There are two categories: Grand Public and Youth.
- Winners receive a $700 prize and promotional support from ACS.
- Applications must be received by December 12, 2025.
- The award ceremony takes place in spring 2026 in Montreal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Le prix Hubert-Reeves Program
What is the Le prix Hubert-Reeves?
This program rewards French-language science popularization books published in Canada. Winners receive a $700 prize, and eligible books must be submitted in the Grand Public or Youth category.
How much funding can be received?
Le prix Hubert-Reeves Funds up to $700 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Le prix Hubert-Reeves program?
To be eligible for the Le prix Hubert-Reeves program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
French-language book published in Canada in 2025
Science or related topic
What expenses are eligible under Le prix Hubert-Reeves?
Submission of French-language science popularization books.
Participation in the Grand Public category.
Participation in the Youth category.
Who can I contact for more information about the Le prix Hubert-Reeves?
You can contact Association of Science Communicators of Quebec (ACS) by email at acs@acs.qc.ca or by phone at 514 499-4000.
Where is the Le prix Hubert-Reeves available?
The Le prix Hubert-Reeves program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Le prix Hubert-Reeves a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Le prix Hubert-Reeves is a Grant and Funding