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Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Émile-Nelligan Prize awards a $7,500 prize and a bronze medal for a French-language poetry collection. It supports poets 35 or under for a book published during the previous year.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Minimum amount : 7,500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Montréal
- 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
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Submission of a poetry collection for consideration for the prize.
Documents Needed
- Four copies of the submitted poetry book.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Poets.
- Young poets from North America.
Who is not eligible
- Translated works into French.
- Books written by more than one author.
- Applicants over 35 years old at publication.
- Posthumous candidates, except in the specific case stated in the rules.
- Previous winners of the prize.
Eligible geographic areas
- North America.
Selection criteria
- Quality of a French-language poetry collection.
- Book published during the previous calendar year.
- Author aged 35 or under at the time of publication.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the submission
- Gather four copies of the poetry book.
- Make sure the work meets the prize rules.
- Step 2: Submit to the Foundation
- Deliver the copies to the Secretariat of the Fondation Émile-Nelligan.
- Submissions may be made by the publisher, the author, or another interested person.
- Submit before January 25 of the award year.
Processing and Agreement
- Submissions are reviewed by a three-member jury appointed by the Fondation Émile-Nelligan.
- The winner is selected in the spring.
- The winner is then invited to participate in a reading at the Festival International de Poésie de Trois-Rivières.
Additional information
- The prize is awarded annually in the spring.
- The jury is composed of three people appointed by the Fondation Émile-Nelligan.
- The winner is invited to take part in a reading at the closing evening of the Festival International de Poésie de Trois-Rivières.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Prix Émile-Nelligan Program
What is the Prix Émile-Nelligan?
The Émile-Nelligan Prize awards a $7,500 prize and a bronze medal for a French-language poetry collection. It supports poets 35 or under for a book published during the previous year.
How much funding can be received?
Prix Émile-Nelligan Funds up to $7,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Prix Émile-Nelligan program?
To be eligible for the Prix Émile-Nelligan program, you must:
Poet aged 35 or under.
French-language poetry collection.
Published in the previous year.
What expenses are eligible under Prix Émile-Nelligan?
Submission of a poetry collection for consideration for the prize.
Who can I contact for more information about the Prix Émile-Nelligan?
You can contact Fondation Émile-Nelligan by email at info@fondation-nelligan.org or by phone at 5142784657.
Where is the Prix Émile-Nelligan available?
The Prix Émile-Nelligan program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Prix Émile-Nelligan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Prix Émile-Nelligan is a Grant and Funding