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Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 1 – Support for the overall mission of community family organizations (CFOs) - Quebec - Canada
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Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 1 – Support for the overall mission of community family organizations (CFOs)

Funds community family organizations’ overall mission supporting families
Gouvernment of Québec
Last Update: February 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Support Program for Community Action with Families – Component 1 provides a grant (financial assistance for the overall mission) to independent community action organizations with a Family mission, in order to strengthen the social fabric and the networks of solidarity among families. Eligible activities relate to the overall mission of a Family community organization (assistance, mutual aid, emergency help or support for a living environment), with actions contributing in particular to the quality of life of families and to taking into account the needs of vulnerable families.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Delivering an overall mission (core operations) of an autonomous community family organization (CFO) serving families.
  • Operating and supporting a national or regional CFO network/association (umbrella group) to represent and strengthen member organizations.
  • Implementing activities specifically targeting families, delivered by a Québec-based non-profit organization, aligned with the program’s objectives.
  • Running a one-time innovative initiative or solution (maximum one year) that supports the program’s overall objective and cannot be funded by another government program.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Autonomous community action organizations with a Family mission (Community Family Organizations / CFOs) seeking overall mission support (Component 1)
  • Community organizations providing help, mutual aid and emergency assistance (including food/relief) to families
  • Community organizations supporting a “living environment” (milieu de vie) for families
  • Non-profit organizations (OSBLs) offering activities for families that align with the program’s objectives
  • Regional and national associations/groupings of Community Family Organizations (CFOs)

Who is not eligible

  • Private for-profit businesses (the program is intended for community organizations and, for certain components, non-profit organizations).
  • Organizations that do not meet the criteria for autonomous community action (Component 1).
  • Organizations that are not legally constituted in Québec or whose head office is not in Québec (Component 3).
  • Organizations whose mission or activities are not consistent with the objectives of the Program (Component 3).
  • Organizations submitting a project that can be funded by another government program or a non-one-time project (lasting more than one year) (Component 4).

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec (all administrative regions).
  • Quebec (for organizations legally constituted in Quebec, with head office in Quebec, and carrying out most activities in Quebec).

Additional information

  • The intake period for submitting a financial support request for the 2025–2026 year is closed for all components.
  • The program is structured into four separate components (overall mission support for CFOs; support for national and regional networks; support for “Family partners”; one-time support for innovative projects).
  • For components 1–3, organizations are expected to meet at least one sustainable development criterion (e.g., mobilizing community resources, improving families’ quality of life, considering vulnerable families’ needs, or involving families and the local community).
  • Funded organizations under components 1–3 must submit accountability (reporting) documentation to the Québec ministère de la Famille.

Contacts

programmes.famille@mfa.gouv.qc.ca
1 855 336-8568

Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 1 – Support for the overall mission of community family organizations (CFOs) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 1 – Support for the overall mission of community family organizations (CFOs). 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 Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 1 – Support for the overall mission of community family organizations (CFOs)?

The Support Program for Community Action with Families – Component 1 provides a grant (financial assistance for the overall mission) to independent community action organizations with a Family mission, in order to strengthen the social fabric and the networks of solidarity among families. Eligible activities relate to the overall mission of a Family community organization (assistance, mutual aid, emergency help or support for a living environment), with actions contributing in particular to the quality of life of families and to taking into account the needs of vulnerable families.

Who is eligible for the Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 1 – Support for the overall mission of community family organizations (CFOs) program?

To be eligible for the Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 1 – Support for the overall mission of community family organizations (CFOs) program, you must: Meet the 8 criteria for autonomous community action (as defined in the program framework). Be a community family organization (CFO): mutual aid/relief or supportive living environment organization, and demonstrate CFO characteristics per the framework definition. For Components 1–3: meet at least one sustainable development criterion (e.g., community resources mobilization, improving families’ quality of life, addressing vulnerable families’ needs, local family/community involvement).

What expenses are eligible under Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 1 – Support for the overall mission of community family organizations (CFOs)?

Delivering an overall mission (core operations) of an autonomous community family organization (CFO) serving families. Operating and supporting a national or regional CFO network/association (umbrella group) to represent and strengthen member organizations. Implementing activities specifically targeting families, delivered by a Québec-based non-profit organization, aligned with the program’s objectives. Running a one-time innovative initiative or solution (maximum one year) that supports the program’s overall objective and cannot be funded by another government program.

Who can I contact for more information about the Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 1 – Support for the overall mission of community family organizations (CFOs)?

You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at programmes.famille@mfa.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 855 336-8568.

Where is the Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 1 – Support for the overall mission of community family organizations (CFOs) available?

The Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 1 – Support for the overall mission of community family organizations (CFOs) program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 1 – Support for the overall mission of community family organizations (CFOs) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 1 – Support for the overall mission of community family organizations (CFOs) is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 1 – Support for the overall mission of community family organizations (CFOs)?

Community Action Support Program for Families – Component 1 – Support for the overall mission of community family organizations (CFOs) is funded by Gouvernment of Québec

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