Artists' studios: Apply for Component 2 - Arts and culture organizations

Would you like to get funding to have construction work performed in buildings that house artists’ studios? Find out how to apply as part of the renovation component of the renovations for buildings that house artists’ studios support program.

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Procedure

Gather the following documents in electronic format:

  • Resolution from the board of directors authorizing the project submission
  • Information registered with the Registre des entreprises du Québec
  • A document designating a representative acting on behalf of the organization (if applicable)
  • The résumés of all directors and board members if the board was constituted less than two years before the application was submitted
  • The most recent annual report
  • Financial statements for the past three fiscal years or, if unavailable, all financial statements produced since the organization was constituted
  • At least one line-by-line estimate for a quote for construction or architecture, for the work that the application concerns
  • One of the following documents:
    • A document showing that the cultural organization owns the building for which the application is being made
    • A copy of the building owner’s acceptance of the purchase offer
    • A copy of the emphyteutic (long-term) lease for a duration of at least 20 years 
    • A copy of the act of usufruct for a duration of at least 20 years
    • A solemn declaration that shows that negotiations are underway with a building owner to purchase or rent the building for a period of at least 20 years, signed by both the building owner and the organization
  • The owner’s agreement and authorization of the work, if the application is being made by a tenant, or the agreement of the co-ownership syndicate, if the building is under undivided co-ownership
  • A service proposal to perform eligible work by a business that has at least five years’ experience in carrying out work that is similar to the eligible work
  • Any complementary document that can be used to assess the building and the scope of the work to be performed (structural, technical) such as development plans
  • A business plan or executive summary of the artists’ studio project that meets the following criteria:
    • Provides a financial forecast that covers at least five fiscal years
    • Shows the longevity, viability and profitability of the project
    • Shows the affordability of rent prices for the artists’ studios
    • Includes the current costs of taxes as well as their projected increase after work is complete
  • A pdf file that includes at least three letters from visual artists or craftspeople that confirm their interest in renting a studio, and mentions the amount of gross annual square feet that fall within their budget
  • At least one photograph of each part of the building in which the eligible work will be performed
  • Any other documents that can be used to assess the application in relation to the evaluation criteria grid
  • If the organization employs 50 or more people, one of the following documents:
    • Current certificat de francisation issued by the OQLF  
    • Current attestation of application of a French language program (francisation) issued by the OQLF 
    • Attestation of enrollment in a French language program (francisation) issued by the OQLF

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