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Community Opportunity Fund

Q: Who is eligible for the Community Opportunity Fund program?

To be eligible for the Community Opportunity Fund program, you must: Serve Quebec English-speaking minority communities Deliver employment assistance services Include an eligible employment support activity

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Community Opportunity Fund?

You can contact Youth Employment Services (Yes) by email at impactcoordinator@yesmontreal.ca.

Q: Where is the Community Opportunity Fund available?

The Community Opportunity Fund program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Is the Community Opportunity Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community Opportunity Fund is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Community Opportunity Fund?

Community Opportunity Fund is funded by Youth Employment Services (Yes)

Last Update: February 23, 2026

QC, Canada

Supports employment assistance services for English-speaking Quebec communities

Grant and Funding

Youth Employment Services

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Location

Quebec

Legal structures

Non-profit
Social economy enterprise

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Indigenous Peoples
Language Minorities
Canadians

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

Provides funding up to an unspecified maximum amount for community organizations delivering employment assistance services to English-speaking minority communities across Quebec. Supported activities include job search assistance, counselling/case management, unassisted employment services, and wraparound supports such as mentorship and referrals.

Activities funded

Job search assistance (e.g., CV workshops, interview preparation).
One-on-one counselling or case management.
Unassisted services (e.g., job boards, information sessions).
Wraparound supports (e.g., mentorship, referrals, job retention).

Eligibility

Applicant serves Quebec’s English-speaking minority communities (OLMCs).
Applicant delivers employment assistance services.
Project includes at least one eligible employment support activity.

Who is eligible?

Not-for-profit organizations and registered charities
Social enterprises delivering non-commercial employment services
Community-based organizations serving English-speaking minority communities
Indigenous organizations serving communities where English is the first official language

Who is not eligible

Organizations requiring authorization under Quebec’s M-30 legislation

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Organizations requiring authorization under Quebec’s M-30 legislation (not eligible for the fund).

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

How to apply

Step 1: Apply online
- Submit the application through SurveyMonkey Apply.

Additional information

January 2026 intake is closed.
The fund is led by YES Employment + Entrepreneurship and funded by the Government of Canada.
Full guidelines and templates are provided during the next intake.

Contacts

impactcoordinator@yesmontreal.ca

QC, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Opportunity Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Opportunity 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.