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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 26, 2026
- Closing date : April 7, 2026
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers a $5,000 bursary to support emerging professional artists in creation and artistic development. It funds eligible creative projects in visual arts, circus, digital and multidisciplinary arts, film, dance, literature and storytelling, crafts, music, and theatre.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : January 26, 2026
- Closing date : April 7, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Montérégie
- 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
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation projects linked to an exhibition, performance, literary work, or production
- Development of a body of work around a theme
- Research and exploration for an artistic or literary creation
- First trial or test project outside an academic setting
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Budget form
- Proof of residence
- CV and press kit, if applicable
- Discipline-specific artistic materials and support documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists
- Visual arts artists
- Circus artists
- Digital and multidisciplinary artists
- Artists in film, dance, literature, storytelling, crafts, music, and theatre
Who is not eligible
- Applicants submitting a project as part of an academic program
- Self-published or author-published literary projects
- Projects that are strictly autobiographical, scientific, educational, or historical
- Projects already completed by the application deadline
- Incomplete applications or late submissions
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees and collaborator fees
- Research costs
- Project production costs, including studio rental, materials, and equipment rental
- Justified travel and accommodation costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Equipment purchases
- Promotion and dissemination costs
- Administrative costs
- Expenses incurred before the application deadline
Eligible geographic areas
- Longueuil
- Greenfield Park
- Saint-Hubert
- Vieux-Longueuil
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a peer jury of at least three members.
- The jury evaluates applications based on the published criteria and the submitted file only.
- Funding is awarded by the board of directors according to the jury’s recommendation and score.
- Applicants receive a written response by mail within two to three months after the jury review.
- Decisions are final and without appeal.
Additional information
- First-time applicants are encouraged to contact the Conseil des arts de Longueuil to confirm project admissibility and eligibility.
- Recipients must acknowledge the financial support by displaying the Council’s logo on printed or digital materials when possible.
- A final usage report must be submitted after the project is completed.
- Artists who previously received a grant must have submitted their prior report before applying again.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Prix Relève Desjardins Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Prix Relève Desjardins. 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 Relève Desjardins?
This program offers a $5,000 bursary to support emerging professional artists in creation and artistic development. It funds eligible creative projects in visual arts, circus, digital and multidisciplinary arts, film, dance, literature and storytelling, crafts, music, and theatre.
How much funding can be received?
Prix Relève Desjardins Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 7, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Prix Relève Desjardins program?
To be eligible for the Prix Relève Desjardins program, you must:
Professional emerging artist.
Less than five years of practice.
Longueuil resident for 12 months, if first application.
What expenses are eligible under Prix Relève Desjardins?
Creation projects linked to an exhibition, performance, literary work, or production
Development of a body of work around a theme
Research and exploration for an artistic or literary creation
First trial or test project outside an academic setting
Who can I contact for more information about the Prix Relève Desjardins?
You can contact Conseil des Arts de Longueuil by email at EricDA@conseildesartsdelongueuil.ca or by phone at (450) 463-7100 poste 3687.
Where is the Prix Relève Desjardins available?
The Prix Relève Desjardins program is available Montérégie, Quebec.