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Support for Projects Facilitating Access to Creative Spaces

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: 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: • Headquartered on the Island of Montreal • Pre–start-up or start-up phase • Project not completed before Sept 9, 2025

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Last Update: February 3, 2026

QC, Canada

Supports early-stage access to affordable creative spaces

Grant and Funding

Conseil des arts de Montréal

At a glance

Overview

Eligible projects

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

How to apply

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

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

Overview

This program provides up to $15,000 to support start-up initiatives that improve access to affordable, long-term creative spaces on the Island of Montreal. Eligible activities include concept development, analysis, and property search, as well as other ecosystem support initiatives such as partnerships or new services.

Activities funded

Pre–start-up projects focused on concept development to improve access to affordable, long-term creative spaces
Start-up projects focused on analysis and property search for a creative space
Ecosystem support initiatives that facilitate access to creative spaces, such as partnerships or new services

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 14,950

Feasibility study and property search for shared rehearsal studios

$ 14,900

Prototype a matching service connecting artists to affordable long-term spaces

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The applicant must be headquartered on the Island of Montreal
The project must facilitate access to affordable, long-term creative spaces on the Island of Montreal
The project must be in the pre–start-up phase (concept development) or start-up phase (analysis and property search)
The project must not be completed before September 9, 2025

Who is eligible?

Organizations headquartered on the Island of Montreal
Indigenous organizations (language accommodation for English submissions)

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Island of Montreal

Selection criteria

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare application language requirements

Draft the application in French
If the applicant is an Indigenous organization, choose French or English

Processing and Agreement

The funding body will make its decision known after September 9

Additional information

Applications must be submitted in French; only Indigenous organizations may apply in English
The funding body will communicate its decision after September 9
The project must not be completed before September 9, 2025

Apply to this program

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.