Open
Source verified July 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec City, Wendake, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Production et diffusion supports emerging circus artists, collectives, and companies with 75% of project costs up to $10,000 to produce a circus number, show, or urban animation ready for diffusion. Eligible costs include remuneration, set and costume fabrication, sound and lighting, video capture, marketing, and promotion.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec City, Wendake
- 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
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Production of a circus number, circus show, or urban animation
Documents Needed
- Application form completed and signed
- Detailed budget corresponding to the requested grant
- CV for each artist, including date of birth and address, plus a short biography, maximum 3 pages
- One or more letters of support from presenters
- Video excerpt presenting one or more works, maximum 5 minutes
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Emerging circus solo artists
- Emerging collectives, companies, or creation teams
Who is not eligible
- Organizations supported by the Soutien aux projets des organismes culturels professionnels program under the Entente de développement culturel of the Ville de Québec and the ministère de la Culture et des Communications
Eligible expenses
- Remuneration of artists, technicians, stage directors, and other collaborators
- Design and fabrication of sets, costumes, props, and materials
- Sound and lighting costs
- Video capture, marketing, and promotion costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Wendake
Selection criteria
- Career launch support 10%; application quality 20%; artistic approach and originality 20%
- Diffusion 15%; realistic budget forecasts 25%; realistic schedule 10%
How to apply
- Submit on 1 March or 1 October; if the date falls on a weekend or public holiday, it moves to the next business day.
- Complete the application form and budget model.
- Send all documents to premiereovation@ecoledecirque.com or by mail to École de cirque de Québec, 750, 2e Avenue, Québec (Québec) G1L 3B7.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for eligibility criteria and program objectives.
- Eligible projects are then submitted to a jury of three people from the professional circus sector, with non-voting representatives from the École de cirque de Québec and the Ville de Québec.
- Applications are evaluated on merit based on the program objectives, the evaluation criteria, and the quality of the file, and decisions are final and without appeal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Première Ovation - Circus Program
What is the Première Ovation - Circus?
Production et diffusion supports emerging circus artists, collectives, and companies with 75% of project costs up to $10,000 to produce a circus number, show, or urban animation ready for diffusion. Eligible costs include remuneration, set and costume fabrication, sound and lighting, video capture, marketing, and promotion.
How much funding can be received?
Première Ovation - Circus Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Première Ovation - Circus program?
To be eligible for the Première Ovation - Circus program, you must:
Individual applicants must be 18 to 35 years old, Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and professional circus artists.
Collectives and companies must meet the program’s eligibility conditions.
The project must be at the production stage and lead to a work ready for diffusion.
What expenses are eligible under Première Ovation - Circus?
Production of a circus number, circus show, or urban animation
Who can I contact for more information about the Première Ovation - Circus?
You can contact Quebec City by email at premiereovation@ecoledecirque.com or by phone at 418 525-0101 poste 242.
Where is the Première Ovation - Circus available?
The Première Ovation - Circus program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Première Ovation - Circus a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Première Ovation - Circus is a Grant and Funding