Jean-Duceppe Fund

The Fonds Jean-Duceppe of the Artists’ Foundation may be for you. The purpose of this Fund is to support professional artists going through a precarious period. It is a one-time, non-permanent assistance

Details

The Artists’ Foundation uses the Act Respecting the Professional Status and Conditions of Engagement of Artists to define the term “artist”. With rare exceptions, the Fonds Jean-Duceppe is specifically intended for artists working in the performing arts, audiovisual or film sectors;

Definition of an artist:

– Declares himself/herself a professional artist;
– Creates works or practices art on his own account or offers his services, for remuneration, as a creator or performer;
– Has peer recognition;
– Disseminates or publicly performs works in a venue or context recognized by peers.

* 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.*

Eligibility criteria

Here are the main eligibility criteria

Be a professional artist with self-employed status;
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, whose members are 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.

Application form

To make your application, please fill in the form simply and confidentially using our online platform.

Before you begin your application, please have the following information and documents ready:

– Proof of permanent residence: a photo of your health insurance card or valid driver’s license;
– 2022 provincial notice of assessment (Calculation details – Page 2);
– 2023 Provincial Notice of Assessment (Calculation Details – Page 2);
– Curriculum vitae (current 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.

Please take care to provide us with the requested documents to enable the committee to analyze your request with transparency.

Send a request

Need assistance?

Don’t hesitate to contact a member of the Artists’ Fundation team who will be happy to assist you at 514 ARTISTE (278-4783) poste 3 or by e-mail at accueil@fondationdesartistes.ca .