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Community Development Assistance Fund
Community funding for collective and impactful projects
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 1, 2026
Location
Quebec
Overview
This program provides community development support through donations, sponsorships, and the Community Development Assistance Fund. It supports collective projects, events, and socially or environmentally impactful initiatives, with funding up to CAD 30,000 per request.
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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
- Closing date : May 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
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
- Collective projects with social and environmental impact
- Structural community projects supporting socio-ecological transition
- Events and activities that can be sponsored through visibility plans
- Donations for humanitarian or solidarity causes
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Project budget, for requests of CAD 5,000 or more
- Record of previous activities or results, when applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations
- Unions
- Cultural organizations
- Social economy businesses and collective organizations that are members of Transit 92276
Who is not eligible
- Non-member organizations, unless the project indirectly supports collective member action and is reviewed exceptionally
- Organizations outside the Desjardins Caisse network when they should apply to their own Caisse
- Projects that are personal, international, or internship-based without major Quebec community impact
- Organizations with fraud convictions or conduct that harms the reputation or values of Desjardins
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Pre-startup expertise, feasibility studies, and similar preparation work
- Building renovation, construction, equipment purchases, moving, or office setup
- Annual fundraising campaigns or mass mailings
- Website redesign, branding refresh, or stationery production
- International projects and internships, unless they have a major impact for communities in Quebec
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through the required online form.
- FADM requests are first analyzed and recommended by a committee, then approved by the board.
- Applicants are informed of the funding decision after review.
- Processing times are about 8 to 12 weeks for FADM requests and 4 to 10 weeks for donations and sponsorships.
- A written partnership letter or agreement is required for each contribution.
Additional information
- Only one application per organization per year across all categories.
- Funding decisions are made by the Caisse after review and recommendation.
- A written partnership letter or agreement is required for each financial contribution.
- The policy may be revised as needed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Development Assistance Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Development Assistance Fund. 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 Development Assistance Fund?
This program provides community development support through donations, sponsorships, and the Community Development Assistance Fund. It supports collective projects, events, and socially or environmentally impactful initiatives, with funding up to CAD 30,000 per request.
How much funding can be received?
Community Development Assistance Fund Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Development Assistance Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Development Assistance Fund program, you must:
Member organization using the Caisse regularly
Collective or social purpose organization
Project with social or environmental impact
What expenses are eligible under Community Development Assistance Fund?
Collective projects with social and environmental impact
Structural community projects supporting socio-ecological transition
Events and activities that can be sponsored through visibility plans
Donations for humanitarian or solidarity causes
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Development Assistance Fund?
You can contact Desjardins by email at julie.jp.poulin@desjardins.com or by phone at 1-877-647-1527.
Where is the Community Development Assistance Fund available?
The Community Development Assistance Fund program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Community Development Assistance Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Development Assistance Fund is a Other Support