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Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montréal, Quebec
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.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Prix Émile-Nelligan. 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 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