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Delinquency Prevention Program through Sports, Arts and Culture
Funding for youth delinquency prevention through culture
Offered by
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides annual renewable funding of up to $100,000 per year, for a maximum of $300,000 over three years. It supports sports, arts, and culture activities that help vulnerable youth reduce delinquency risks and build protective factors.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
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
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Social Services
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation or expansion of sports, arts, or culture services for vulnerable youth
- Activities that strengthen protective factors and prosocial skills
- Interventions that build positive social links and support individual follow-up
- Activities delivered within a defined local territory
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Project resolution naming the project lead
- Three-year action plan
- Three-year budget
- Partner contribution details
- Proof of recognized code of ethics membership
- Most recent activity report and financial statements, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities and municipal bodies
- Police forces, including Indigenous police forces
- Community action organizations
Who is not eligible
- Schools and school service centres
- Organizations that failed to meet obligations to the Ministry in the previous two years
Eligible expenses
- Salaries for project staff and coordinators
- Professional fees directly tied to the project
- Participant support costs, travel, meals, and translation
- Training, knowledge transfer, and minor facility improvements
- Equipment rental or purchase directly linked to activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Office rent and routine operating costs
- Computer equipment and other capital assets
- Vehicle maintenance, repairs, and personal vehicle use
- Bonuses, loans, fines, and legal fees linked to offenses
- Expenses incurred before the funding agreement or outside the project
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Quality and relevance of the action plan
- Feasibility of the proposed activities
- Access to the target youth and the target territory
- Strength and diversity of local partners
- Safe environment and ability to refer youth to appropriate resources
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program documents
- Consult the application guide and the program summary on Quebec.ca.
- Prepare the project according to the program requirements.
- Step 2: Prepare the application package
- Complete the funding application form.
- Gather the required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the application and documents to prevention.criminalite@msp.gouv.qc.ca.
- Submit before the stated deadline.
- Step 4: Await review and follow-up
- The Ministry reviews the application and communicates the result to applicants.
Processing and Agreement
- Projects are reviewed by the program directorate after submission.
- Eligible projects are assessed against program and project criteria.
- Funding recommendations are then submitted for approval.
- Selected applicants receive a communication and sign a funding agreement.
- Renewal depends on a positive review of progress and reporting.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Delinquency Prevention Program through Sports, Arts and Culture Program
What is the Delinquency Prevention Program through Sports, Arts and Culture?
This program provides annual renewable funding of up to $100,000 per year, for a maximum of $300,000 over three years. It supports sports, arts, and culture activities that help vulnerable youth reduce delinquency risks and build protective factors.
How much funding can be received?
Delinquency Prevention Program through Sports, Arts and Culture Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Delinquency Prevention Program through Sports, Arts and Culture program?
To be eligible for the Delinquency Prevention Program through Sports, Arts and Culture program, you must:
Eligible public or community organization.
Target vulnerable youth at risk.
Project in a defined Quebec territory.
What expenses are eligible under Delinquency Prevention Program through Sports, Arts and Culture?
Creation or expansion of sports, arts, or culture services for vulnerable youth
Activities that strengthen protective factors and prosocial skills
Interventions that build positive social links and support individual follow-up
Activities delivered within a defined local territory
Who can I contact for more information about the Delinquency Prevention Program through Sports, Arts and Culture?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at prevention.criminalite@msp.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Delinquency Prevention Program through Sports, Arts and Culture available?
The Delinquency Prevention Program through Sports, Arts and Culture program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Delinquency Prevention Program through Sports, Arts and Culture a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Delinquency Prevention Program through Sports, Arts and Culture is a Grant and Funding