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Soutien à la mission
Recurring support for stable artistic organizations
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 119,800,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides recurring funding for four years to stable artistic organizations with at least five years of existence. It supports mission-related activities, including creation, production, dissemination, and organizational development in the arts and letters sector.
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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
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 119,800,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Montréal
- 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
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation activities linked to the artistic mission
- Production activities linked to the artistic mission
- Dissemination and presentation of artistic work
- Regular and long-term mission-related activities
Documents Needed
- Required admissibility documents
- Organization financial statements
- Governance and ethics policy documents
- Annual accountability reports
- Profile-specific application forms
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artistic organizations
- Arts and letters associations
- Dissemination organizations
- Creation and production organizations
- Culture magazines and periodicals
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by peer committees and CALQ teams.
- Financial and governance information is analyzed as part of the review.
- Decisions are confirmed by the CALQ Board of Directors.
- Selected organizations are notified of the results.
- Annual accountability is required during the funding cycle.
Additional information
- Annual accountability is required.
- The assessment cycle is generally carried out every four years.
- Applications are submitted through Mon Dossier CALQ.
- Information and required documents are published online by the CALQ.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Soutien à la mission Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Soutien à la mission. 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 Soutien à la mission?
This program provides recurring funding for four years to stable artistic organizations with at least five years of existence. It supports mission-related activities, including creation, production, dissemination, and organizational development in the arts and letters sector.
How much funding can be received?
Soutien à la mission Funds up to $119,800,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Soutien à la mission program?
To be eligible for the Soutien à la mission program, you must:
Nonprofit legal entity
At least five years old
Up to date reporting
What expenses are eligible under Soutien à la mission?
Creation activities linked to the artistic mission
Production activities linked to the artistic mission
Dissemination and presentation of artistic work
Regular and long-term mission-related activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Soutien à la mission?
You can contact Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ).
Where is the Soutien à la mission available?
The Soutien à la mission program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Soutien à la mission a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Soutien à la mission is a Grant and Funding