Grant and Funding Programs Offered by GDG Foundation

Overview of Available Grants and Funding

GDG Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting technology, innovation, and education within communities. By organizing events, workshops, and various initiatives, GDG Foundation aims to empower individuals with valuable digital skills and foster inclusive growth. Its mission centers on supporting the next generation of leaders and bridging the gap in access to technological resources. View GDG Foundation's website for more information.

Content last updated: January 29, 2026

About GDG Foundation

What type of organization is GDG Foundation?

GDG Foundation is a Foundation.

What is GDG Foundation's official website?

GDG Foundation's official website is https://coupdebalai.fondationgdg.org.

What else should I know about GDG Foundation?

GDG Foundation What is the GDG Foundation? The GDG Foundation, established in 2009, aims to Generate Dividends of Generosity! Aside from supporting charitable works, the foundation is committed to environmental protection by safeguarding threatened areas or revitalizing abandoned or degraded places. The Coup de Balai Project The Coup de Balai project is an annual financial aid of $5,000 granted by the GDG Foundation to a municipality or community organization in Quebec. It is designed to clean up areas polluted by human activity. Born from a successful pilot project in Sacré-Cœur in 2014, Coup de Balai now supports municipalities in restoring contaminated public spaces by removing waste, maintaining ecological integrity, minimizing contamination sources, and mobilizing local populations to raise pollution awareness. Coup de Balai Highlights in 2023 Montcerf-Lytton Located in the regional county municipality of La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau in Outaouais, Montcerf-Lytton aimed to organize a massive cleanup near their boat launch site, where ongoing illegal dumping directly affects the health of the Baskatong Reservoir. Local volunteers, including school children participating in educational workshops, supported the project and contributed to raising awareness about pollution’s impacts. Aguanish Because no project was funded in 2020 due to the pandemic, the GDG Foundation exceptionally funded a second project in 2023 in Aguanish, located in Minganie on the Côte-Nord. Their goal: clean up the annual festival site—a vibrant community and tourist gathering spot—and the nearby dunes, which suffer from illegal waste dumping by ATV users. The initiative combined cleanup with public awareness campaigns about the fragility of this unique natural environment. How to Apply for the 2024 Project The 2024 application form is now available! Interested communities must download, complete, and send the form to info@fondationgdg.org. The deadline for submissions is February 2, 2024. Recent GDG Foundation Achievements 2023: Aguanish 2022: Sainte-Marthe 2021: Contrecœur The GDG Foundation continues to make a positive environmental impact throughout Quebec, supporting municipalities and organizations in restoring and protecting the beauty and integrity of public spaces.