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Community Opportunity Readiness Program
Last Update: February 4, 2026
QC, Canada
Provides financial support for economic development initiatives
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Local
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 1,500,000
Development of a community-owned renewable energy installation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nation and Inuit communities and their governments
- Organizations controlled by First Nation and Inuit communities, excluding charitable or religious organizations
- Non-Indigenous organizations providing economic development services for First Nation and Inuit communities
- The Province of Ontario under specific agreements
Eligible geographic areas
Quebec, Ontario, and other regions in Canada under specific agreementsHow to apply
Submit a brief Statement of Intent to the Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) portal.Receive review feedback and guidance on project development.Prepare and submit a full application with detailed project information.ISC reviews the full application for program alignment and potential impact.Await confirmation of funding decision and adhere to any further instructions.
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