Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Quebec Federation of Alzheimer Societies (FQSA)

The Quebec Federation of Alzheimer Societies (FQSA) is the provincial umbrella organization for the 20 regional Alzheimer Societies across Québec. From its base in Montréal, it represents, supports and advocates for more than 187,000 Quebecers living with Alzheimer’s disease or another neurocognitive disorder, as well as their families and caregivers. In addition to coordinating information, support, respite and training services, the Federation plays a direct role in research funding.

Through initiatives such as the Fonds Champigny‑Robillard, the FQSA supports innovative projects that improve knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease and help enhance quality of life for affected people. The fund’s flagship instrument is the Fonds Champigny‑Robillard Research Support Scholarship, a competitive program aimed at master’s‑level students working on topics related to neurocognitive disorders. Dedicated pages describe the program, eligibility, guidance documents, application forms and fixed submission deadlines, evidencing a structured grant process.

The Federation’s research funding primarily targets graduate students and emerging researchers in Québec whose work focuses on dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions. By financing master’s projects, the FQSA helps build the next generation of scientists in neurology, geriatrics, psychology and social sciences. This research component complements its extensive service and education offer, which includes webinars such as the recurring series Les Conférences Mémorables, professional training for care settings, and province‑wide information campaigns.

Beyond direct grants, the Federation connects people in Québec to national research opportunities coordinated by the Alzheimer Society of Canada, and promotes participation in clinical and observational studies run by university research centres and memory clinics. Its clinical‑studies page lists active research sites across Montréal, Québec City, Sherbrooke, the Outaouais and other regions, with contact details for each project.

The FQSA operates as a registered charity, publishes impact and financial reports, and maintains relationships with regional Alzheimer Societies, hospitals, universities and private donors. Dedicated donation programs (corporate, monthly and planned giving) feed into its mission, including research support. Information for donors explains how funds are used and points to audited financial statements, reinforcing transparency around its funding activities.

Through this combination of coordinated services, targeted research grants and active partnerships with clinical and academic centres, the Quebec Federation of Alzheimer Societies occupies a key position in the provincial ecosystem for dementia care, support and research funding.