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Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec
Overview
This program supports donations, sponsorships, and a local development fund for community and social initiatives. The maximum funding amount is $30,000, and eligible activities include events, cultural programming, and structured projects with social or environmental impact.
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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
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- 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
- Events such as benefit evenings, conferences, colloquia, themed weeks, and kiosks
- Cultural productions and programming
- Structured projects with social or environmental impact
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Project budget, for requests of $5,000 or more
- Project budget details, including costs, expenses, and revenue targets
- Previous activity results report, when requested for a new form of assistance
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Social economy businesses
- Collective organizations
- Unions
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Cultural organizations
Who is not eligible
- Non-member organizations, except in limited cases considered by the Caisse
- Organizations that do not mainly operate with Caisse d’économie solidaire Desjardins
- Organizations with applications outside the permitted annual limit
- Projects based internationally or internships without significant impact for Quebec communities
Eligible expenses
- Event sponsorship and visibility support
- Funding for structured projects with social or environmental impact
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Pre-startup and startup expertise needs
- Feasibility studies and related analysis
- Building renovation, construction, equipment purchases, moving, or office setup
- Annual fundraising campaigns or mass mailings
- Website redesign, branding updates, or stationery production
- International projects or internships, except when they have very significant and structuring impacts for Quebec communities
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed according to the program’s stated priorities and criteria.
- Applicants receive a response based on the published deadline schedule.
- Organizations may need to report on results from previously funded projects before new support is considered.
Additional information
- Only one application per year is allowed per organization across all categories.
- Applications must be submitted through the online form.
- For requests of $5,000 or more, a project budget must be attached.
- The maximum amount awarded per application is $30,000.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Commandite Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Commandite. 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 Commandite?
This program supports donations, sponsorships, and a local development fund for community and social initiatives. The maximum funding amount is $30,000, and eligible activities include events, cultural programming, and structured projects with social or environmental impact.
How much funding can be received?
Commandite Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Commandite program?
To be eligible for the Commandite program, you must:
Social economy business or collective organization
Member of Transit 92276
Established relationship with the Caisse
What expenses are eligible under Commandite?
Events such as benefit evenings, conferences, colloquia, themed weeks, and kiosks
Cultural productions and programming
Structured projects with social or environmental impact
Who can I contact for more information about the Commandite?
You can contact La Caisse Solidaire by email at jonathan.v.boudreau@desjardins.com or by phone at 1-877-647-1527.
Where is the Commandite available?
The Commandite program is available the province of Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the Commandite?
Commandite is funded by La Caisse Solidaire