Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Fondation de l’IESI (IESI)

Fondation de l’IESI is the philanthropic arm of the Institut d’enseignement de Sept-Îles, a non-profit private secondary school in Sept-Îles, Québec. Active since 2004, the foundation mobilizes parents, alumni and the local community through fundraising activities such as benefit dinners and raffle ticket sales. The funds collected are then reinvested directly in the school to enhance the learning environment and support students.

The foundation’s financial contributions target several types of needs: student scholarships to improve access to the school, educational technology, scientific and creative laboratories, and improvements to school facilities. Examples cited include the implementation of the Pluriportail digital platform, restoration of the school building, upgrades to the internet server, interactive whiteboards, a 21-passenger bus, musical instruments, computers, laptops, tablets, and various lab equipment.

The primary beneficiaries of the Fondation de l’IESI are the students of the Institut d’enseignement de Sept-Îles. By funding both scholarships and equipment, the foundation helps reduce financial barriers while offering richer pedagogical and extracurricular experiences. Its support contributes to projects in arts, sports and creative technology that align with the school’s specialized profiles and its mission to let students live their passion every day.

The foundation operates in close connection with the school’s governance, which is overseen by a board of directors composed largely of parents and community representatives. While detailed grant application procedures are not described on the site, the examples of funded initiatives show that the foundation functions as a discretionary funder for internal school projects and student aid, responding to identified priorities in collaboration with school leadership.