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Accès-Loisirs

Free activities for low-income Montréal residents

Offered by
City of Montreal
Official source: montreal.ca

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Residents of Montréal in a low-income situation.
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Overview

Accès-Loisirs helps low-income Montréal residents register free of charge for sports, arts, and cultural activities in participating boroughs. Eligible activities include sports, arts, and cultural programming, supported by local organizations and recreation centres, with offerings that may vary by registration period.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Montreal
  • Montréal
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Accès-Loisirs income thresholds and fall 2026 registration updated

Accès-Loisirs now shows 2025 income thresholds and a fall 2026 registration session on September 8, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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The eligibility income thresholds were updated and are now defined using the 2025 low-income thresholds for household sizes from 1 person to 7 people or more. The registration instructions also changed from continuous registration to a specific fall 2026 session at Centre du Plateau on September 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Official source: montreal.ca
September 23, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Residents of Montréal in a low-income situation.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Montréal

Activities funded

  • Sports activities
  • Arts activities
  • Cultural activities
  • Fitness activities

How to apply

  • Go in person to the address in the neighbourhood where the activities take place on the registration day.
  • Bring the required documents with you.
  • If you miss the registration day, contact participating organizations within one week to check available activities and register.

Documents Needed

  • Proof of annual income: Notice of assessment or claim booklet
  • Proof of address

Selection criteria

  • Registration is first come, first served.

Processing and Agreement

  • After the registration day, you have 1 week to contact participating organizations to find out which activities are available and to register.

Additional information

  • One activity per person.

Contacts

ac_sports_et_loisirs@montreal.ca
514 872-6830

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Accès-Loisirs Program

What is the Accès-Loisirs?

Accès-Loisirs helps low-income Montréal residents register free of charge for sports, arts, and cultural activities in participating boroughs. Eligible activities include sports, arts, and cultural programming, supported by local organizations and recreation centres, with offerings that may vary by registration period.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Accès-Loisirs program?

To be eligible for the Accès-Loisirs program, you must: Residents of Montréal Family income before taxes must be lower than Statistics Canada’s low-income threshold

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

You can contact City of Montreal by email at ac_sports_et_loisirs@montreal.ca or by phone at 514 872-6830.

Where is the Accès-Loisirs available?

The Accès-Loisirs program is available Montréal, Quebec.

Who are the financial supporters of the Accès-Loisirs?

Accès-Loisirs is funded by City of Montreal