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Community Opportunity Fund
Support for employment access projects in Quebec
Latest source updateLast Update: July 4, 2026Latest change: 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.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 4, 2026
Latest change: 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.
Community Opportunity Fund reporting deadline updated
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.
Funding available
$ 600,000
Deadline
April 27, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Provides funding of up to $600,000 per project for Stream 1 and up to $450,000 per project for Stream 2. It supports community-driven projects that improve access to employment for English-speaking communities across Quebec through employment support services and related activities.
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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
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Job search assistance and counselling.
- Employer connections and networking.
- Access to tools, resources, and training.
- Locally designed employment services.
- Partnerships that improve access to employment support.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Completed budget template
- Proof of incorporation or valid NEQ registration
- Board resolution approving the application
- Most recent financial statements
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations and registered charities
- Social enterprises delivering non-commercial employment services
- Community-based organizations serving English-speaking minority communities
- Indigenous organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations requiring M-30 authorization for Stream 1.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible project expenses must align with the approved project activities and budget template.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Wage subsidies.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Applications are assessed through a two-stage review process.
- Projects are evaluated by an independent jury committee.
- Review is grounded in fairness, transparency, and community involvement.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check eligibility
- Step 2: Prepare your application
- Step 3: Submit online
Processing and Agreement
- Pre-approved Stream 2 applicants must obtain M-30 authorization before signing the agreement.
- YES signs the agreement only after required ministerial authorization is confirmed for Stream 2.
- Funded organizations must submit reporting materials through the reporting submission portal by the deadline.
Additional information
- April 2026 intake is closed.
- The fund is led by YES Employment + Entrepreneurship and funded by the Government of Canada.
- A two-stream model applies depending on M-30 authorization status.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Opportunity Fund Program
What is the Community Opportunity Fund?
Provides funding of up to $600,000 per project for Stream 1 and up to $450,000 per project for Stream 2. It supports community-driven projects that improve access to employment for English-speaking communities across Quebec through employment support services and related activities.
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:
Serve English-speaking communities in Quebec
Focus on employment support
Based and delivered in Quebec
What expenses are eligible under Community Opportunity Fund?
Job search assistance and counselling.
Employer connections and networking.
Access to tools, resources, and training.
Locally designed employment services.
Partnerships that improve access to employment support.
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