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Vivacité
Support for diverse artists and writers in Québec
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
Vivacité provides up to $50,000 in support for professional artists and writers from culturally diverse groups. It supports creative, exploratory, production, and research projects, and is open year-round to applicants across Québec.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research projects.
- Creation projects.
- Exploration projects.
- Production projects.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists.
- Professional writers.
- Applicants in arts, literature, media arts, music, theatre, and related disciplines.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
Additional information
- Applications are accepted year-round.
- The program is administered by the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ).
- It is part of CALQ’s support for artists and writers.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Vivacité Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Vivacité. 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 Vivacité?
Vivacité provides up to $50,000 in support for professional artists and writers from culturally diverse groups. It supports creative, exploratory, production, and research projects, and is open year-round to applicants across Québec.
Who is eligible for the Vivacité program?
To be eligible for the Vivacité program, you must:
Professional artist or writer
Immigrant or visible minority
Based in Québec
What expenses are eligible under Vivacité?
Research projects.
Creation projects.
Exploration projects.
Production projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Vivacité?
You can contact Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Vivacité available?
The Vivacité program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the Vivacité?
Vivacité is funded by Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)