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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.

Market Research (Literature)

Prospection

DESCRIPTION

This program supports research into new partnerships and networks, as well as the development of markets and projects pertaining to the distribution of works, including seminars, conferences, and other relevant events.

CRITERIA

Open to: Professional artist associations, Presenters, National and international events, Creative and/or production organizations, Service organizations, Organizations for production assistance, Cultural periodicals, National associations

 

  • Applicants must make use of professional writers, storytellers, artists, or other participants who are recognized in their discipline
  • A majority of members must work in literature and storytelling as professional writers or storytellers, or must be recognized contributors in their discipline
  • Applications must include written confirmation for selected contributors and locations
  • Applications must be submitted at least four weeks 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 • Only projects that comprise a partnership are eligible

EXPENSES

Communication expenses are eligible up to $200; other eligible expenses include travel and accommodation costs for participants The maximum eligible amount is determined based on destination:

  • Québec (excluding Îles-de-la-Madeleine), Ontario and Maritimes (excluding Newfoundland): $750
  • North of Québec (excluding Nunavik), Îles-de-la-Madeleine, other Canadian provinces (including Newfoundland) and New England (Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine) : $1,000
  • Nunavik, United States (excluding New England), Europe and Mexico : $2,000
  • Africa, Asia, Oceania, Central and South America: $2,500

DOCUMENTS

  • Completed CALQ application form
  • Copies of the organization’s charter and general regulations
  • List of board members
  • Written confirmation for participants and venues
  • Curriculum vitae of promoters and other participants

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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