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Soutien à la mission
Recurring support for artistic mission activities
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 119,800,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports artistic organizations over a four-year cycle and provides recurring funding for their mission. It covers mission-related activities such as creation, production, dissemination, and related organizational work.
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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, production, and dissemination related to the artistic mission
- Mission-based activities carried out over a long-term cycle
- Activities linked to the organization’s artistic mandate
Documents Needed
- General admissibility documents
- Organization financial statements
- Ethics and deontology policy
- Psychological harassment prevention policy
- Profile-specific application materials
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
- Organizations must have an ethics, integrity, and deontology policy.
- A psychological harassment prevention and complaint-handling policy is required.
- Applicants must stay up to date with all CALQ accountability requirements.
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 supports artistic organizations over a four-year cycle and provides recurring funding for their mission. It covers mission-related activities such as creation, production, dissemination, and related organizational work.
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
Head office in Quebec
At least five years old
What expenses are eligible under Soutien à la mission?
Creation, production, and dissemination related to the artistic mission
Mission-based activities carried out over a long-term cycle
Activities linked to the organization’s artistic mandate
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