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Community Opportunity Fund
Employment support for English-speaking communities across Quebec
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Funding available
$ 600,000
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Community Opportunity Fund supports organizations across Quebec that help English-speaking communities improve access to employment. Stream 1 offers up to $600,000 per project, and Stream 2 offers up to $450,000 per project for employment service support initiatives.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Job Search Assistance, including CV writing workshops and one-on-one CV support, interview preparation, facilitated job placements or connections with employers, networking events with professionals and employers, and job fairs tailored to OLMC participants
- Counselling / Case Management Services, including developing a return-to-work action plan, supporting and monitoring clients’ job search strategies, ongoing case management and follow-up, specialized assessments or professional diagnostic services, and guidance for career transitions and advancement
- Unassisted Services, including access to job postings and other employment opportunities, labour market information, training and education opportunities, and equipment such as computers, internet, and software to conduct a job search
- Other Employment Support Services, including job retention services, business networking opportunities, mentorship and peer guidance for job seekers, and referrals to entrepreneurship support
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Completed budget template, including a detailed forecast of expenditures and a monthly cashflow breakdown
- Proof of incorporation or valid NEQ registration
- Board resolution approving the application
- Most recent financial statements; revenue breakdown by funding source; letter of partnership, if applicable
Sources and recorded changes
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Community Opportunity Fund reporting deadline updated
The reporting submission portal now shows a July 15, 2026 deadline of 5:00 PM EDT, and the resources page plus application guidance received minor wording and document-link updates.
The Community Opportunity Fund reporting submission portal now shows a deadline of July 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT, replacing the previously shown 11:59 PM deadline for the same date. The portal still requires the same reporting materials: Quarterly Data Sheet, Narrative Report, and Financial Report. The resources page also updated at least one supporting PDF link, and the FAQ and reporting/compliance pages received light wording changes without changing the underlying eligibility rules, funding terms, or reporting requirements. The application form for Stream Two shows a shortened title/header, but the visible instructions and M-30-related text remain the same.
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit and registered charity organizations
- Social enterprises delivering non-commercial employment services
- Community organizations serving English-speaking minority communities
- Indigenous organizations where English is the first official language
- OLMC educational or vocational organizations
Eligible expenses
- Administrative and overhead costs; project materials
- Staff wages and MERCs; staff training
- Hospitality (refreshments, venue rental); printing, translation, communications
- Domestic travel; professional services; equipment for service delivery
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Wage subsidies
- Lobbying and political activities; debt repayment or deficit financing; general fundraising campaigns or capital campaigns
- Projects located outside Quebec
- Labour market research; French-language training
- In-depth skill training such as classroom-based courses or certificate programs, vocational or technical training programs, apprenticeships or formal on-the-job training, programs that lead to recognized credentials or certification, and training that replaces or resembles education provided by a college, university, or trade school
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Two-stage process for fairness and transparency
- Grant specialist screening includes a completeness and consistency review
- Jury review: 5–7 OLMC members score using a rubric
How to apply
- Check your eligibility.
- Prepare your application.
- Submit your application via the FOC portal.
- Create an account to access your application and submit it.
Processing and Agreement
- If pre-approved for Stream 2 funding, applicants must submit a request for authorization to the Québec ministry to which they report or from which they receive primary public funding
- Funding agreements with YES will only be signed once confirmation of this authorization has been provided
- The Community Opportunity Fund Reporting Submission portal is designed for funded organizations to submit all required reporting materials for the reporting period
- Applicants are required to complete and upload the Quarterly Data Sheet, Narrative Report, Financial Report, and Marketing Materials and Communications Assets by the submission deadline
Additional information
- The Community Opportunity Fund is led by YES Employment + Entrepreneurship and funded by the Government of Canada through the Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Opportunity Fund Program
What is the Community Opportunity Fund?
The Community Opportunity Fund supports organizations across Quebec that help English-speaking communities improve access to employment. Stream 1 offers up to $600,000 per project, and Stream 2 offers up to $450,000 per project for employment service support initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Community Opportunity Fund Funds up to $600,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Opportunity Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Opportunity Fund program, you must:
Non-profit, charity, or eligible institution, including for-profit social enterprises with non-commercial activities
Serve English-speaking communities in Quebec or identify as an Indigenous organization
Focus on employment support activities such as job search, training, counselling, or related activities
What expenses are eligible under Community Opportunity Fund?
Administrative and overhead costs; project materials
Staff wages and MERCs; staff training
Hospitality (refreshments, venue rental); printing, translation, communications
Domestic travel; professional services; equipment for service delivery
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Opportunity Fund?
You can contact Youth Employment Services (Yes) by email at grantspecialist@yesmontreal.ca or by phone at 438-812-0183.
Where is the Community Opportunity Fund available?
The Community Opportunity Fund program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Community Opportunity Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Opportunity Fund is a Grant and Funding