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Project Grants for Organizations
Support for one-off artistic projects
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : November 12, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial support for one-off artistic projects developed by organizations, with funding capped at 75% of the overall budget. It supports research, creation, production, dissemination, cultural magazine publication, events, festivals, and museum or service-organization projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : November 12, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research and creation or production projects
- Specialized or multidisciplinary dissemination
- Publication of cultural magazines
- Production of events or festivals
- Museum-related or service-organization projects linked to the mandate
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
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated non-profit organizations
- Dividend-free cooperatives
- Art organizations, associations, alliances, and service organizations
- Museums
- Cultural magazine publishers
Who is not eligible
- General or limited partnerships
- Individual artists and artist collectives
- Public or para-public organizations representing governments or municipal corporations
- Organizations dedicated to teaching, education, or professional training
- Organizations already receiving operating support from the Council’s General Funding Program
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
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
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Project Grants for Organizations Program
What is the Project Grants for Organizations?
This program provides financial support for one-off artistic projects developed by organizations, with funding capped at 75% of the overall budget. It supports research, creation, production, dissemination, cultural magazine publication, events, festivals, 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 or dividend-free cooperative
Headquartered on the Island of Montreal
Project aligned with the organization’s artistic mandate
What expenses are eligible under Project Grants for Organizations?
Research and creation or production projects
Specialized or multidisciplinary dissemination
Publication of cultural magazines
Production of events or festivals
Museum-related or service-organization projects linked to the mandate
Who can I contact for more information about the Project Grants for Organizations?
You can contact Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM).
Where is the Project Grants for Organizations available?
The Project Grants for Organizations program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Project Grants for Organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Project Grants for Organizations is a Grant and Funding