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Discretionary funds
Last Update: February 3, 2026
QC, Canada
Flexible support for urgent, innovative community initiatives
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 28, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- 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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
Funding of up to $5,000 supports one-off initiatives in Quebec. It prioritizes urgent or innovative projects tied to rights advocacy, knowledge mobilization, and collective care practices.
Activities funded
- Rights advocacy initiatives supporting political, social, or environmental change.
- Legal defense and advocacy actions rooted in knowledge mobilization and transmission.
- Knowledge creation and sharing initiatives.
- Awareness-raising and education activities on key issues.
- Collective care actions supporting community well-being within struggles.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 4,900
Rapid legal defense toolkit for unhoused residents facing evictions
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The initiative must take place in Quebec.
- The initiative must align with at least one award focus area (legal defense and advocacy rooted in knowledge mobilization/transmission, or care activist actions).
Who is eligible?
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Alignment with legal defense and advocacy rooted in knowledge mobilization/transmission.
- Alignment with care activist actions integrating collective care practices.
How to apply
Step 1: Prepare request details
- Identify the amount requested.
- Write precise details of the project or need.
- Send the request by email to the program contact.
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- Applications are accepted while funds last.
- The intake period runs from September 2025 to February 2026.
Contacts
info@fondationbeati.org
QC, Canada
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