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CANO (Automatic Non-Compulsory Contribution)
Support for student and educational projects
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,250
Timeline
- Closing date : February 20, 2026
Location
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
This program supports student and educational projects that improve training and student life at Cégep du Vieux Montréal. Eligible projects may include cultural trips, exhibitions, internships, conferences, sports events, extracurricular activities, and other educational initiatives, with support of up to $1,250.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,250 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 20, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Educational outings, internships, conferences, and other in-course activities
- Student-led initiatives and extracurricular activities
- Exhibitions, including temporary and permanent exhibits
- Graduating student activities, sports tournaments, and events
Documents Needed
- Completed project submission form
- Signed support letter from a teacher, service coordinator, or assistant director
- Any relevant document for project evaluation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students enrolled at Cégep du Vieux Montréal
- Services supporting pedagogical or student-life activities for students
Who is not eligible
- Projects focused on personal or professional development
- Graduation balls
- Fundraising activities for other organizations
Eligible expenses
- Project-related costs covered by the approved budget
- Costs supported by other funding sources and student self-financing, where applicable
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Alcohol-related expenses
- Service provider salaries
- Conference registration fees
- Professional development or personal projects
- Graduation balls and fundraising activities for other organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Cégep du Vieux Montréal
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Foundation's funding committee.
- Decisions are sent by email within four weeks after the submission deadline.
- Funding is not guaranteed, even for eligible projects.
- Incomplete applications are rejected.
Additional information
- Funding decisions are sent by email within four weeks after the submission deadline.
- Approved amounts are paid on June 30 to either the Cégep or AGECVM, depending on the project.
- Incomplete files or missing signatures are rejected.
- Funding is not guaranteed even if a project meets the eligibility criteria.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CANO (Automatic Non-Compulsory Contribution) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CANO (Automatic Non-Compulsory Contribution). 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 CANO (Automatic Non-Compulsory Contribution)?
This program supports student and educational projects that improve training and student life at Cégep du Vieux Montréal. Eligible projects may include cultural trips, exhibitions, internships, conferences, sports events, extracurricular activities, and other educational initiatives, with support of up to $1,250.
How much funding can be received?
CANO (Automatic Non-Compulsory Contribution) Funds up to $1,250 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CANO (Automatic Non-Compulsory Contribution) program?
To be eligible for the CANO (Automatic Non-Compulsory Contribution) program, you must:
Educational or student-life objectives
Partial external financing
Supported by Cégep staff
What expenses are eligible under CANO (Automatic Non-Compulsory Contribution)?
Educational outings, internships, conferences, and other in-course activities
Student-led initiatives and extracurricular activities
Exhibitions, including temporary and permanent exhibits
Graduating student activities, sports tournaments, and events
Who can I contact for more information about the CANO (Automatic Non-Compulsory Contribution)?
You can contact Cégep de Sainte-Foy Foundation by email at fondation@cvm.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the CANO (Automatic Non-Compulsory Contribution) available?
The CANO (Automatic Non-Compulsory Contribution) program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the CANO (Automatic Non-Compulsory Contribution) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CANO (Automatic Non-Compulsory Contribution) is a Grant and Funding