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Vivacité
Support for diverse artists and writers in Québec
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened June 8, 2026
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists.
- Professional writers.
- Applicants in arts, literature, media arts, music, theatre, and related disciplines.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose the right applicant profile and artistic discipline
- Select the applicant profile as artist or writer.
- Select the relevant discipline from the program options.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the application through CALQ’s online system.
- Provide the information required for the chosen profile and discipline.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the application online.
- Applications can be submitted at any time.
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
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.
How much funding can be received?
Vivacité Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
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 18006083350.
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)