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Support for Projects Facilitating Access to Creative Spaces
Support for creative spaces access projects
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 5, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports start-up projects that improve access to affordable, long-term creative spaces on the Island of Montreal. Eligible projects may include a creative space or ecosystem support initiatives such as partnerships or new services, with funding of up to $15,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : June 5, 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
- Development of a business model for creative space access
- Creation of partnerships
- Change in scale or resource-pooling initiatives
- Innovative projects or new services supporting the ecosystem
- Preparation of a guide related to creative spaces
Documents Needed
- ORORA application form with project description
- Itemized project budget
- Executive summary in PDF
- Letter of support from partners
- Any other useful supporting document in PDF
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated non-profit organizations
- Artist cooperatives that do not pay dividends
Who is not eligible
- General or limited partnerships
- Public or para-public organizations representing governments or municipalities
- Organizations dedicated to teaching, education, or professional training
- Organizations that failed to submit required final reports
- Projects already completed before the decision date
Eligible expenses
- External consulting mandates, including legal, renovation, business plan, vision, and strategy support
- Internal coordination costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Renovation costs
- Equipment purchases
- Acquisitions
- Projects completed before the Conseil’s decision
- Everyday creative space operations
Eligible geographic areas
- Island of Montreal
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Conseil with the help of an evaluation committee.
- Projects are assessed on merit and available budgets.
- The decision is communicated after September 9, 2025.
- Applicants are notified by email through the ORORA platform.
- The Conseil’s decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted in French.
- Only Indigenous organizations may apply in English.
- The Conseil’s decision is announced after September 9, 2025.
- The program is a one-time, non-recurring grant.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support for Projects Facilitating Access to Creative Spaces Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Support for Projects Facilitating Access to Creative Spaces. 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 Support for Projects Facilitating Access to Creative Spaces?
This program supports start-up projects that improve access to affordable, long-term creative spaces on the Island of Montreal. Eligible projects may include a creative space or ecosystem support initiatives such as partnerships or new services, with funding of up to $15,000.
How much funding can be received?
Support for Projects Facilitating Access to Creative Spaces Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Support for Projects Facilitating Access to Creative Spaces program?
To be eligible for the Support for Projects Facilitating Access to Creative Spaces program, you must:
Non-profit organization or artist cooperative
Headquartered on the Island of Montreal
Project in pre-startup or startup phase
What expenses are eligible under Support for Projects Facilitating Access to Creative Spaces?
Development of a business model for creative space access
Creation of partnerships
Change in scale or resource-pooling initiatives
Innovative projects or new services supporting the ecosystem
Preparation of a guide related to creative spaces
Who can I contact for more information about the Support for Projects Facilitating Access to Creative Spaces?
You can contact Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM).
Where is the Support for Projects Facilitating Access to Creative Spaces available?
The Support for Projects Facilitating Access to Creative Spaces program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Support for Projects Facilitating Access to Creative Spaces a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support for Projects Facilitating Access to Creative Spaces is a Grant and Funding