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This site presents translated summaries of information obtained from each funding body’s website. While we strive to ensure that all program information is as accurate and up-to-date as possible, we encourage users to consult each funder’s program documentation in full or to contact a program officer directly with any questions prior to submitting an application.

Dissemination of Works in Quebec (Literature)

Diffusion d’œuvres au Québec

DESCRIPTION

This program encourages the presentation of literature and storytelling through touring with the goal of bringing literary works to a wider audience and supporting their outreach in Quebec. It also supports reader and audience development and awareness initiatives in all regions of Quebec, as well as literary and storytelling activities presented in majority by writers, storytellers and specialists in the discipline.

CRITERIA

Open to: Professional artist associations, Presenters, National and international events, Creative and/or production organizations, Service organizations, National associations

 

  • Applications must be submitted at least three months prior to the start of the project
  • Organizations receiving CALQ’s operating funding cannot submit a new application in any program if their fiscal year has been over for four months or longer and a report on the use of the grant, including financial statements, has yet to be received and approved by CALQ
  • Regardless of the program or section, an application cannot be made if a funded project has been completed for three months or longer and a report on the use of the grant has yet to be received and approved by CALQ
  • Maximum of eight concurrent projects with CALQ per year
  • An applicant cannot present a project that has already been reviewed and rejected in the same fiscal year unless it has been significantly altered
  • The majority of an organization’s programming must be recognized as professional
  • Book fairs, public and school libraries, library management organizations, book stores, and publishers are ineligible
  • Events, projects, or tours cannot already be receiving funding from another CALQ program or from SODEC
  • Applicant organization must use professional writers, artists or storytellers, or recognized practitioners in the discipline
  • Applications must be accompanied by confirmation of at least one performance or activity to be eligible
  • Eligible projects must involve the dissemination of works by writers and storytellers in Quebec
  • Activities must be part of a partnership project

EXPENSES

  • Fees for writers, storytellers and artists
  • Promotion costs if not already covered by host organization
  • Transportation and accommodation costs (maximum $200 per day)
  • Equipment rental, if necessary
  • Administrative costs related to touring

DOCUMENTS

  • Completed CALQ application form
  • Copies of the organization’s general regulations
  • List of board members
  • Letter of commitment from partners
  • Contracts with writers, storytellers, and professional artists
  • Press kit
  • Curriculum vitae of promoters and participants
  • Curriculum vitae of writers, storytellers, and professional artists
  • Supporting audiovisual materials

Get In Touch With Your Agent

Josiane Breton-Hammarrenger

Program manager – literature (dissemination) and cultural periodicals

josiane.breton@calq.gouv.qc.ca

514 873-9051, 1 800 608-3350

Josiane Breton-Hammarrenger

Program manager – literature (dissemination) and cultural periodicals

josiane.breton@calq.gouv.qc.ca

514 873-9051, 1 800 608-3350

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