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Recognition
Career support for Inuit and First Nations artists
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Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Recognition supports Inuit and First Nations artists in Québec through funding for artistic development, creation, and transmission. Depending on the component, support can reach $50,000 or $3,000 and may cover remuneration, materials, and travel-related expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Transmission and professional development.
- Internships and first professional experiences.
- Travel, circulation of works, and promotion.
- Creation and research.
Documents Needed
- Details of the project (Form - Detail of the project).
- Proposal description.
- Form - Personal information.
- Budget template - Excel.
- Budget template - Libre Office.
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Inuit and members of one of Canada's First Nations.
- Established Inuit and First Nations artists.
- Emerging Indigenous artists.
- For collective projects, a sole artist/applicant who is Inuit or a member of one of Canada's First Nations must submit the application.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants residing outside Québec for two years or more, unless they have retained their Québec resident status and can confirm their membership in the provincial health insurance plan (RAMQ).
- Applicants who have already received a grant from the CALQ.
- Incomplete applications.
Eligible expenses
- Candidate's remuneration and fees for participant artists, excluding the artist applicant.
- Expenses relating to information transmission, sponsorship, materials, and other project costs detailed in the budget.
- Rental of studios, halls or equipment, plus registration and internship fees.
- Travel and living expenses, including accommodation, per diems, and visa fees.
- Promotional expenses and costs relating to project execution, pre-production, production, or resumption/revival.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses already covered under the auspices of another CALQ's program or by any other organization.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
Selection criteria
- Relevance of the application in light of the program's objectives.
- Grant's potential impact on the recipient's career.
- Quality of the candidate's artistic work.
- Quality of the supporting argument.
How to apply
- Complete the grant application form available in the Presentation of the application section.
- Have the application submitted by a third party, such as a peer or cultural worker, who prepares the related file.
- If the transmission mode is not available for the program or cannot be used, send the application file by WeTransfer using the instructions on the application form.
Processing and Agreement
- The CALQ sends an email acknowledgement of receipt.
- The CALQ informs the applicant of its decision approximately four months after the application deadline.
- If the application is successful, the applicant receives a document describing the terms and conditions governing the use of the grant.
- If the application is unsuccessful and the applicant is not registered for Mon dossier CALQ, the CALQ communicates its decision in writing.
- After receiving the results, the applicant may request the jury's or the evaluator's general rankings of the project for each evaluation criterion.
- The CALQ's decisions are final and without appeal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Recognition Program
What is the Recognition?
Recognition supports Inuit and First Nations artists in Québec through funding for artistic development, creation, and transmission. Depending on the component, support can reach $50,000 or $3,000 and may cover remuneration, materials, and travel-related expenses.
How much funding can be received?
Recognition Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Recognition program?
To be eligible for the Recognition program, you must:
Applicants must be Inuit or a member of one of Canada's First Nations
Applicants must be continuously engaged in their artistic practice
Applicants must be Canadian citizens who customarily reside in Québec and have resided in Québec for the past 12 months
What expenses are eligible under Recognition?
Transmission and professional development.
Internships and first professional experiences.
Travel, circulation of works, and promotion.
Creation and research.
Who can I contact for more information about the Recognition?
You can contact Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) by email at sara.thibault@calq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 514 845-9024.
Where is the Recognition available?
The Recognition program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the Recognition?
Recognition is funded by Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)