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Project Grants for Organizations

Support for one-off artistic projects

Offered by
Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM)
Official source: artsmontreal.org

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Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Incorporated non-profit organizations
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Overview

Project Funding for organizations supports incorporated non-profit organizations or artist cooperatives that pay no dividends on the Island of Montréal, with funding capped at 75% of the overall budget. It finances creation/production, specialized or multidisciplinary dissemination, cultural magazines, festivals, events, and museum or service-organization projects.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum share of project costs
75%
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Montréal
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Culture and Arts

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

Project Funding for organizations deadline updated

The Project Funding for organizations page now shows a new deadline of August 19, 2026 at 17 h, with related call dates and eligibility wording updated.

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The Project Funding for organizations page now shows a deadline of August 19, 2026 at 17 h instead of February 25, 2026 at 17 h. The call schedule now lists November 12, 2025, February 26, 2026 and August 19, 2026, and the project-completion note now says the project must not be completed before November 2, 2026. Eligibility wording also changed: the eligible project list now adds production support and removes the separate research/creation-production phrasing, while the application resources and outbound links were updated, including the previously awarded grants reference and the information-session registration link.

Official source: artsmontreal.org
July 7, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Incorporated non-profit organizations
  • Artist cooperatives that pay no dividends

Who is not eligible

  • General or limited partnerships
  • Individual artists and artists’ collectives
  • Organizations that receive operations support from the Conseil’s General Funding Program
  • Public or para-public organizations representing governments or municipal corporations, and organizations dedicated to teaching, education, and professional training
  • Organizations that have already submitted an application during the financial year, unless the application has been declared inadmissible by the CAM; cultural magazines with less than one year of publication activity, fewer than two issues a year, or free distribution; and, in specific cases, broadcasting organizations that receive support or a mandate from the City of Montreal for broadcasting activities

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Projects completed before the Council’s decision
  • Sound recordings, demos, albums, or CDs of promotional or commercial nature
  • Film, video, or web production projects
  • Capital projects and specialized equipment purchases
  • Projects mainly focused on training, internships, masterclasses, or trade-union activities

Eligible geographic areas

  • Island of Montreal

Activities funded

  • Creation/production
  • Specialized or multidisciplinary dissemination
  • Publication of cultural magazines, a museum, or production of an event or festival
  • Service organization, association, alliance or production support
  • For organizations with a double mandate: creation/production and dissemination; creation/production and festivals/events; creation/production and production support; dissemination and festivals/events; or dissemination and production support (visual arts, digital arts, film/video)

How to apply

  • Step 1: Create or access your ORORA account
    • Use the ORORA online portal to prepare your application.
    • Make sure the organization profile is complete and up to date.
  • Step 2: Prepare the application
    • Complete the application form in French.
    • Prepare the project description and budget.
    • Gather the required supporting documents and links.
  • Step 3: Submit online
    • Upload the application through ORORA before the deadline.
    • Check that all required information is included before submitting.
  • Step 4: Await the decision
    • Monitor ORORA and email for the results.
    • The result is communicated after the evaluation period.
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Documents Needed

  • Completed application form
  • Detailed project description
  • Project budget
  • Financial statements for the most recently completed fiscal year
  • Organization’s letters patent and bylaws

Selection criteria

  • Artistic merit and quality of the project
  • Consistency with the organization’s mandate
  • Contribution to community development and public outreach
  • Feasibility and realistic budget forecasts
  • Organizational health, governance, and stable finances

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by peer evaluation committees.
  • Assessment is based on merit, program priorities, and available budgets.
  • Decision results are sent by email and posted on the ORORA platform.
  • The decision is final and not subject to appeal.
  • If approved, the organization must complete the project and meet reporting obligations.

Additional information

  • One application per financial year is allowed.
  • Projects may span more than one phase.
  • The project must not be completed before the application decision.
  • Applications are submitted through the ORORA portal.

Contacts

soutiencam@montreal.ca
514-280-2564

Official sources

Project Funding for organizations

Application portal

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Project Grants for Organizations Program

What is the Project Grants for Organizations?

Project Funding for organizations supports incorporated non-profit organizations or artist cooperatives that pay no dividends on the Island of Montréal, with funding capped at 75% of the overall budget. It finances creation/production, specialized or multidisciplinary dissemination, cultural magazines, festivals, events, and museum or service-organization projects.

How much funding can be received?

Project Grants for Organizations Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Project Grants for Organizations program?

To be eligible for the Project Grants for Organizations program, you must: Incorporated non-profit organizations or artist cooperatives that pay no dividends Headquartered on the Island of Montréal The project must align with the organization’s mandate and not be completed before November 2, 2026

Who can I contact for more information about the Project Grants for Organizations?

You can contact Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM) by email at soutiencam@montreal.ca or by phone at 514-280-2564.

Where is the Project Grants for Organizations available?

The Project Grants for Organizations program is available Montréal, Quebec.

Is the Project Grants for Organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Project Grants for Organizations is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Project Grants for Organizations?

Project Grants for Organizations is funded by Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM)