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Community Opportunity Fund
Funding for employment access projects in Quebec
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : March 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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : March 27, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-profit
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
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
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
- Revenue breakdown by funding source
- Letter of partnership, if applicable
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
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a two-stage process.
- An independent jury committee assesses applications.
- 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.
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
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.
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.
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 impactcoordinator@yesmontreal.ca.
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
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Opportunity Fund?
Community Opportunity Fund is funded by Youth Employment Services (Yes)