Role of the Montreal Impact Foundation in the funding ecosystem
The Montreal Impact Foundation is a non‑profit charitable organization associated with CF Montréal. It plays a direct funding role in the community by investing in sports infrastructure and community projects that improve the quality of life of children and their families in vulnerable environments across Québec. The foundation raises funds through events such as 50/50 raffles, tournaments and gala evenings, and reinvests these resources in projects that provide safe, accessible spaces for play and social inclusion.
Funding focus and typical initiatives
The foundation focuses primarily on the construction and improvement of mini multi‑sport fields, either with synthetic or asphalt/concrete surfaces. These facilities are installed in parks, schools and community settings to encourage physical activity, community engagement and social integration. The Beneficiaries section highlights numerous organizations and municipal partners that have received support, including community centers, youth organizations and YMCA branches, demonstrating that the foundation acts as a funder and infrastructure partner rather than only an event organizer.
In Phase 1 of its major mini‑fields initiative, the foundation built five synthetic‑surface fields in different regions of Québec, including Montreal’s Saint‑Michel and Pointe‑Saint‑Charles neighborhoods, Shawinigan, Laval and La Tuque. With an investment of more than $2,000,000, it is now launching Phase 2 with additional mini‑fields planned for 2025 and beyond.
Programs and calls for applications
A key structured program is the “Mini‑Fields Project”, which publishes periodic calls for applications. For 2026, the foundation invites interested communities to apply to host a mini multi‑sport field, as part of a five‑year plan launched in 2024 to build ten fields, at a rate of two new installations per year. This program outlines eligibility in broad terms (communities and municipalities) and positions the foundation as the main financial and implementation partner for these infrastructures.
Beyond construction projects, the foundation supports community organizations that work with children and families in vulnerable settings by financing projects that generate lasting positive change. The list of beneficiaries shows a diversity of partners, from neighborhood houses and community centers to conflict‑prevention and youth development organizations.
Fundraising mechanisms and reinvestment
The Montreal Impact Foundation operates a well‑defined 50/50 raffle at CF Montréal home games. Half of each jackpot goes to the winning participant, while the other half and the overall proceeds are reinvested in sports infrastructure projects in underprivileged areas of Québec. Official rules, ticket prices and winner announcements are published online, and the site explicitly states that funds raised serve to provide sports facilities that promote physical activity and social inclusion.
Mission and impact
The foundation’s philosophy puts children at the center of all its concerns. It aims to be accessible and welcoming, mirroring the values of the club it represents. By combining fundraising events, calls for community projects, and long‑term infrastructure investments, the Montreal Impact Foundation has created a sustainable funding mechanism that supports multiple partners and helps transform public spaces into vibrant, inclusive environments for young people.