If you already have an online donation or support request account with the Artists' Foundation, use the CONNECT button at the top of the page. This will save you having to re-enter your contact details.
* * Due to the large number of financial support applications received by the Artists' Foundation, only one application can be submitted annually, regardless of the type of funding requested. **
Here are the main eligibility criteria for the Fonds Jean-Duceppe:
- Be a self-employed professional artist;
- Work in the performing arts, audiovisual or film sector;
- Have been professionally active for the past two years, and earn a living primarily from your work as an artist;
- Be 18 years of age or older on the date of your application;
- Be a permanent Canadian resident;
- Demonstrate real financial difficulties in meeting basic needs such as rent, groceries and health expenses.
*Note: As each situation is unique, our donation allocation committee, made up of artists from various fields of activity, will analyze each request based on the information submitted. Those eligible for regular employment insurance benefits (unemployment insurance) will not be eligible.
Before you begin your application, please have the following information and documents ready:
- Proof of permanent residence: a photo of your valid health insurance card or driver's license.
- 2022 provincial notice of assessment (Calculation details - Page 2);
- 2023 Provincial Notice of Assessment (Calculation Details - Page 2);
- Resume ( up to date and dated);
- Document describing the circumstances that lead you to apply to the Foundation;
- If applicable, attach supporting documents such as a doctor's bill for illness or work stoppage, proof of overdue payments, an estimate of what you wish to pay with the Foundation's help, etc.
You have 30 minutes to complete the help request form. Otherwise you will be disconnected and will have to start again from the beginning. If you need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at 514-ARTISTE (278-4783), ext. 1529.