Role of Baie-Saint-Paul Hospital Foundation in the funding ecosystem
The Baie-Saint-Paul Hospital Foundation is a charitable non-profit that supports the Hôpital de Baie-Saint-Paul and health and social services linked to the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale in the Charlevoix sector. Since its creation in 1989, the foundation has invested more than 4 million dollars in health projects and specialized equipment, complementing public funding to improve access to quality care close to home.
The foundation finances projects that strengthen local medical autonomy, reduce patient transfers and improve the well-being of users in hospital, CHSLD long-term care facilities and community organizations. Examples highlighted on the site include major investments in a CT scanner (TACO), surgical equipment, ophthalmology devices, material assistance funds for low-income people, and support to community organizations.
Dedicated funds and main themes
The foundation has structured its interventions around several dedicated funds that allow donors and project sponsors to target specific needs:
- General Fund for purchasing specialized equipment and developing local care capacity.
- CHSLD Charlevoix-Ouest Fund to improve quality of life for long-term care residents, combat isolation and stimulate cognitive and motor abilities.
- Palliative Care Fund to support projects that offer comprehensive support to people at end of life and their families.
- Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder Fund (DI–TSA) for projects that foster development of young people in Charlevoix living with these conditions.
- Youth Fund to promote healthy development of children and teenagers through programs, equipment and educational tools that encourage healthy lifestyles.
- Traité-Santé Fund to assist people with cardiac disease, diabetes or pulmonary illness, especially in rehabilitation, relapse prevention and mortality reduction.
General application and evaluation framework
The foundation operates a structured project submission process. To request funding, applicants must be mandated by the management of a program linked to the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale in Charlevoix. A detailed online form collects information on the beneficiary program, the mandated person, project description, target clientele, partner organizations, sustainability plan and full financing breakdown, including the requested contribution from the foundation.
Funding calls are organized several times per year; for 2026, the site lists specific submission dates in January, March, May, September and November. Requests must be approved by the program’s general management before being transmitted to the foundation, which then analyzes the files. Selection criteria, described on the "Our Projects" page, include accessibility of care, patient well-being and contribution to the development of the institution and territory.
Supported audiences and regional impact
The foundation primarily serves residents of the Charlevoix region by funding projects in hospital services, long-term care, mental health, rehabilitation, youth health promotion and support to vulnerable populations. Investments help thousands of patients each year receive diagnostics and treatments locally, reduce travel time and costs, and improve comfort and quality of life in care settings.
Through its annual campaign, special events and lotteries, the foundation mobilizes individuals, businesses and partners around concrete health priorities. Annual reports and investment summaries, available on the site, provide transparency about funded projects and the impact of donor contributions.