Accès-Loisirs

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Accès-Loisirs a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Accès-Loisirs is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Accès-Loisirs?

Accès-Loisirs is funded by City of Montreal (MTL)

Q: Who is eligible for the Accès-Loisirs program?

To be eligible for the Accès-Loisirs program, you must: • Family income before tax below the low income threshold set by Statistics Canada • Reside in one of the following boroughs of Montreal: Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Lachine, Le Sud-Ouest, Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Accès-Loisirs?

You can contact City of Montreal (MTL).

Q: Where is the Accès-Loisirs available?

The Accès-Loisirs program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Are women eligible for the Accès-Loisirs program?

Yes, women are eligible to apply for the Accès-Loisirs program.

Last Update: September 3, 2025

Montréal, QC

Free recreational and cultural activities for low-income Montreal residents

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Funds Providers

City of Montreal

Program status

Open

Overview

The Accès-Loisirs program offers free registration for recreational, sports, and arts activities to low-income individuals and families in select Montréal boroughs, with no maximum funding amount specified. Eligible activities include swimming, fitness classes, yoga, dance, various sports, drawing and painting, martial arts, and access to movie or museum passes, depending on borough offerings.

Activities funded

Organization and participation in recreational sports activities such as soccer, basketball, badminton, table tennis, and field hockey.
Delivery and involvement in arts and culture classes, including drawing, painting, dance, and music.
Provision of fitness and wellness sessions such as yoga, Pilates, bootcamp, aquafitness, swimming, and gymnastics.
Access to leisure experiences like movie and museum outings.
Exercise programs and martial arts classes offered in community or recreational centres.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 6,700

Yoga and Pilates sessions for adult participants at a community hall

$ 7,600

Visual arts and music classes for children at a culture center

$ 6,400

Field hockey and badminton clinics for teens from local schools

$ 5,800

Museum and movie passes for children through a local recreation center

$ 7,300

Family swimming lessons and aquafitness at a public pool

$ 8,500

After-school soccer and basketball for low-income youth participants

Eligibility

The applicant must be an individual or family residing in one of the following Montréal boroughs: Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Lachine, Le Sud-Ouest, Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, or Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension.
The total family income before taxes must be below Statistics Canada’s defined low-income threshold, which varies depending on the family size.

Eligible expenses

Registration fees for sports and recreational activities at borough recreational centres or organizations.
Access to arts and cultural activities, including drawing and painting classes.
Passes for movies and museums, when available.

Eligible geographic areas

Ahuntsic-Cartierville (Montréal borough)
Lachine (Montréal borough)
Le Sud-Ouest (Montréal borough)
Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve (Montréal borough)
Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie (Montréal borough)
Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension (Montréal borough)

How to apply

Verify eligibility requirements

Check if you reside in one of the eligible Montréal boroughs: Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Lachine, Le Sud-Ouest, Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, or Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension
Confirm that your family income before taxes is below the Statistics Canada low-income threshold for your family size

Find registration details

Obtain information regarding the registration dates and locations in your borough
Identify the recreational centres or organizations facilitating the program in your area

Register at the location

Go in person to the designated registration location on specified dates
Bring any necessary documents to demonstrate eligibility, such as proof of income and residency

Select and confirm activities

Select from the available sports and arts activities at the time of registration
Confirm registration with program staff

Additional information

Registration for activities takes place in person at participating borough recreational centres or organizations.
The specific activities available cannot be known in advance; they depend on the borough and session schedules.
Availability of activities such as movie and museum passes may vary by borough and session.
Program is open to all age groups: children, adults, and seniors.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Accès-Loisirs Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Accès-Loisirs. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Accès-Loisirs?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Accès-Loisirs?

Organization and participation in recreational sports activities such as soccer, basketball, badminton, table tennis, and field hockey. Delivery and involvement in arts and culture classes, including drawing, painting, dance, and music. Provision of fitness and wellness sessions such as yoga, Pilates, bootcamp, aquafitness, swimming, and gymnastics. Access to leisure experiences like movie and museum outings. Exercise programs and martial arts classes offered in community or recreational centres.