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The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundationgrant
Foundation Grant
Requires letters of reference
- Who Can Apply: Student or emerging representational artists aged 18-41 are eligible to apply from anywhere in the world.
- The Focus: This grant supports young artists working in representational painting, sculpture, printmaking, or drawing. The focus is on helping artists launch their careers or develop their practice.
- The Funding: First-time grants are CAD $17,000, with subsequent grants of CAD $20,000 available. There is no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Requires an artistic proposal, budget, artist statement, portfolio of six works, and one letter of recommendation.
DeadlineFriday, May 29, 2026
AwardFirst-time grants are CAD $17,000; subsequent grants are CAD $20,000.
Application fee$0
LocationMontreal, QC
Career stagesStudent, Emerging
Age range18–41
Application notesApplications must be submitted online and include personal/professional history, grant request description, artistic proposal, budget, artist statement, a portfolio of six works with one installation view, and one letter of recommendation submitted by the referee. Materials can be in English or French.
Contactinfo@greenshieldsfoundation.ca
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation