Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Regional Foundation Hospital Sept-Îles (FRHSI)

The Regional Foundation Hospital Sept-Îles (FRHSI) is a non‑profit charitable foundation dedicated to improving health care and well‑being in the Sept‑Îles regional hospital and the facilities it serves. Its territory extends from Baie‑Trinité to Blanc‑Sablon, including the cities of Fermont and Schefferville as well as Innu and Naskapi communities. The foundation raises, administers and allocates donations to concrete projects that enhance access to quality care close to home.

FRHSI conducts major fundraising campaigns and recurring benefit events (loto, golf tournament, casino night, citizen initiatives) to equip clinical departments with up‑to‑date technology, modernize infrastructures and support patient‑centred environments such as the palliative care home. The "Réalisations" section of the site highlights significant investments in radiology, cardiology, obstetrics, pediatrics, endoscopy, nuclear medicine, critical care, COVID‑19 emergency funds and more.

The foundation primarily finances capital and project needs for the Sept‑Îles Hospital and associated facilities: purchase of specialized diagnostic and treatment equipment, renovation of units, improvement of accommodation and palliative care environments, and support for recruitment and retention of medical staff. Past campaigns have, for example, targeted an MRI scanner, a retinal angiography camera, ultrasound systems, orthopedic and ophthalmology equipment, and the construction of a palliative care residence.

Although FRHSI does not present open “grant competitions” to the general public, it operates as a discretionary funder within the regional health network, channeling community donations toward priority projects identified with hospital leadership and partners such as Opération Enfant Soleil or the CISSS de la Côte‑Nord.

The foundation emphasizes rigorous management of donations, respect for donor intent and transparency about how funds are used. Its privacy policy details how it manages donor and participant data for campaigns, events, lotteries and online giving. The site showcases the board, management team and the evolution of the organization since its creation in 1987, including five major capital campaigns.

FRHSI actively mobilizes citizens and local organizations to organize third‑party fundraisers, positioning the foundation as a rallying cause for the region. Through communication campaigns such as the citizen mobilization for hospital modernization, it also plays an advocacy role to support major health infrastructure projects on the Côte‑Nord.