Closed
Source verified July 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program helps businesses and individuals support emerging Quebec athletes through donations or sponsorships. It includes a tripartite sponsorship agreement with the Club, the partner, and the athlete, plus 10% administrative fees.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Financial support for an emerging athlete.
- Donation to the program.
- Sponsorship of a chosen athlete.
Documents Needed
- Completed interest form
- Respondent’s name
- Company name, if applicable
- Email address
- Postal address
- Phone number
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses
- Individuals
- Companies
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
- For support for an identified athlete, fill out the interest form for business and individual applicants.
- Complete the form after the athlete has confirmed sponsors.
- The organization will contact you afterward to finalize the sponsorship agreement.
Processing and Agreement
- Submit the interest form once the athlete has confirmed sponsors.
- The organization will contact applicants shortly afterward.
- The sponsorship agreement is then finalized with the Club and/or the athlete.
- Processing times may vary depending on application volume.
Additional information
- Support can be provided as a donation to the program or as sponsorship for a chosen athlete.
- The sponsorship agreement is tripartite: the Club, the partner, and the athlete.
- No tax receipt is issued for sponsorship; an invoice is provided instead.
- Administrative fees of 10% apply.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Athletes first Program
What is the Athletes first?
This program helps businesses and individuals support emerging Quebec athletes through donations or sponsorships. It includes a tripartite sponsorship agreement with the Club, the partner, and the athlete, plus 10% administrative fees.
How much funding can be received?
Athletes first Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Athletes first program?
To be eligible for the Athletes first program, you must:
Support must be for an identified athlete.
The interest form must be completed after the athlete confirms sponsors.
What expenses are eligible under Athletes first?
Financial support for an emerging athlete.
Donation to the program.
Sponsorship of a chosen athlete.
Who can I contact for more information about the Athletes first?
You can contact Gold Medal Club (CMO) by email at info@clubmedailledor.org or by phone at none.
Where is the Athletes first available?
The Athletes first program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Athletes first a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Athletes first is a Partnering and Collaboration