Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Fondation Mobilis

Fondation Mobilis is a charitable foundation established by the automobile and heavy truck dealers who are members of the Corporation Mobilis in the greater Québec City region. Aware of their economic and social role, they created the foundation to intervene directly in the community by providing financial support to individuals, families and registered charities facing needs related to mobility. The foundation focuses on people living with reduced mobility due to illness, disability, accident or aging, whether the situation is temporary or permanent.

The foundation redistributes funds raised through benefit events such as the Avant‑Première gala of the Salon international de l’auto de Québec and the Corporation Mobilis golf tournament. Since its creation, it has reportedly returned over one million dollars to the community in the form of targeted donations.

Fondation Mobilis supports a wide range of mobility-related needs. Its assistance can cover specialized health services and equipment, contributions to the purchase of an adapted vehicle, adaptation of a home, reimbursement of travel expenses required by a person’s condition, and access to sports or recreational activities designed for people with mobility impairments. The news section illustrates concrete donations such as adapted strollers, all‑terrain wheelchairs, adapted playground equipment for classes with students using wheelchairs, vehicles for community organizations, and support for outreach and home‑care programs.

The foundation’s programs are open to two main groups: individuals or families, and registered charities with a Canada Revenue Agency number whose work relates to mobility issues. Requests must clearly demonstrate a link with mobility and fall within the geographical area served by the foundation, centred on the greater Québec region. Some types of applications are explicitly excluded, such as debt reduction, operating or administrative salaries, medical research, and reimbursement of already purchased goods or services.

Applicants are invited to consult the eligibility and administration criteria, available as a downloadable PDF, before submitting. Separate online forms exist for individuals and for organizations sponsored by a dealer. The board of directors meets roughly four times a year, on a seasonal and quarterly basis, to evaluate applications. Decisions are communicated by email, and successful beneficiaries generally have six months from the announcement date to use the granted amount. Payments are made directly to suppliers rather than individuals, reflecting a controlled and accountable disbursement process.

Fondation Mobilis is governed by a board of directors composed mainly of senior managers from member dealerships and representatives of the Corporation Mobilis, ensuring that funding decisions are aligned with the foundation’s mission and community priorities. Through regular publication of stories and news about funded projects and beneficiaries, the foundation highlights its impact on quality of life and autonomy for people living with reduced mobility in the region.