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Première Ovation - Literary Arts

Support for emerging literary artists in Quebec

Offered by
Quebec City

Record updated

Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Emerging literary artists.
See full eligibility

Overview

This program supports emerging literary artists in Quebec through funding for creation, training, mentoring, residencies, and distribution initiatives. It also supports master classes and literary projects already accepted in a residency context, with program-specific funding amounts available on the funder’s website.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Develop team skills
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Attract or retain talent
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Reach a new target audience

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Youth (<40)
Legal structures
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Culture and Arts
Target groups
Artists / creatives, Nonprofits / charities
Scope
Provincial

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Première Ovation Arts littéraires updated call details

The Arts littéraires call now shows new submission deadlines, application steps, program-specific award amounts, and a named contact across multiple official call pages.

See more

Multiple official Arts littéraires call pages now show concrete intake deadlines, including March 3, 2025, March 2, 2026, October 1, 2025, and October 1, 2026, with selected projects scheduled for early May 2025, December 2025, early May 2026, and December 2026 depending on the call. The application process is now spelled out more clearly: applicants must complete the website form and email the dossier to PO.artslitteraires@institutcanadien.qc.ca, and Juliette Berton is listed as the information contact. The pages also add call-specific award details, including 2,250 $ for mentorship, up to 6,000 $ for Production, up to 3,000 $ for Diffusion, and 600 $ for professional development.

Official source: premiereovation.com
September 20, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Emerging literary artists.
  • Professional or emerging literary distributors.
  • Collectives and producers in literary arts.

Who is not eligible

  • Applicants outside the literary arts field.
  • Projects that are not part of the program’s listed funding components.

Eligible expenses

  • Training and professional development costs.
  • Administrative or artistic support.
  • Translation of files or short works.
  • Manuscript proofreading.
  • Travel and honoraria are not covered for residency projects.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Travel expenses for residency projects.
  • Honoraria for residency projects.
  • Projects outside the program’s literary support components.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Activities funded

  • Mentoring for a personal literary creation project.
  • Personal writing project.
  • Creation of a literary work other than a traditional book.
  • Showcasing works and participating in literary activities.
  • Writing or creation residency in literary arts, as well as master classes and advanced training.

How to apply

  • Complete the required form for the intended component.
  • Send all documents to po.artslitteraires@institutcanadien.qc.ca.

Documents Needed

  • Duly completed and signed form.
  • Curriculum vitae of the artist and the hired contact person.
  • Letter of motivation.
  • Detailed project budget or budget template.
  • Excerpt(s) from the submitted project.

Selection criteria

  • Literary qualities, notably the relevance of the subject matter, mastery of form, coherence, and originality of style.
  • Commitment to the discipline and interest in professionalization.
  • Quality of the application, notably the clarity of the explanations and the quality of the language.
  • Relevance of the project to the artist's career or to the needs expressed by emerging artists.
  • Artistic quality of the project, ability to carry it out, and impact on the career.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by the funder after submission.
  • Decisions are made according to the relevant program component.
  • Applicants must follow the funder’s instructions and French-language submission requirement.

Additional information

  • Applications must be submitted in French.
  • The program includes several distinct funding components.
  • Program deadlines are recurring each year.

Contacts

po.artslitteraires@institutcanadien.qc.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Première Ovation - Literary Arts Program

What is the Première Ovation - Literary Arts?

This program supports emerging literary artists in Quebec through funding for creation, training, mentoring, residencies, and distribution initiatives. It also supports master classes and literary projects already accepted in a residency context, with program-specific funding amounts available on the funder’s website.

Who is eligible for the Première Ovation - Literary Arts program?

To be eligible for the Première Ovation - Literary Arts program, you must: Emerging literary artists in Quebec. Project must support professional development. Some components require an accepted residency or literary role.

What expenses are eligible under Première Ovation - Literary Arts?

Training and professional development costs. Administrative or artistic support. Translation of files or short works. Manuscript proofreading. Travel and honoraria are not covered for residency projects.

Who can I contact for more information about the Première Ovation - Literary Arts?

You can contact Quebec City by email at po.artslitteraires@institutcanadien.qc.ca.

Where is the Première Ovation - Literary Arts available?

The Première Ovation - Literary Arts program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Première Ovation - Literary Arts a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Première Ovation - Literary Arts is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Première Ovation - Literary Arts?

Première Ovation - Literary Arts is funded by Quebec City, Première Ovation