CALQ Bourse de création (Creation Grant)
Offered by Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Who can apply
Professional artists of all disciplines, including musicians and composers; apply at least 4 weeks before the project starts.
About this opportunity
Ongoing support for Québec musicians and composers to create, produce and develop new work, from composition to recording. Applications are accepted year-round with no fixed deadline, so you can apply when your project is ready. Up to CA$50,000 per grant.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the deadline for CALQ Bourse de création (Creation Grant)?
- This opportunity has no fixed deadline — applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time.
- Who offers CALQ Bourse de création (Creation Grant)?
- Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) runs it, from Canada.
- What funding or support does CALQ Bourse de création (Creation Grant) offer?
- Up to CA$50,000
- Who can apply for CALQ Bourse de création (Creation Grant)?
- Professional artists of all disciplines, including musicians and composers; apply at least 4 weeks before the project starts.
- How do I apply for CALQ Bourse de création (Creation Grant)?
- You apply on the funder's own site. The link is on this page: with a free GrantGigs account for deadlines in the next 30 days, or with Pro for later ones. If applications are new to you, our guide on how to apply for music grants walks through the whole process. Read the guide →
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CALQ Bourse de création (Creation Grant)