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Delinquency Prevention Program through Sports, Arts and Culture
Funding for youth delinquency prevention through culture
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Delinquency Prevention Program through Sports, Arts and Culture. 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 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 Gouvernment 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