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Last Update: June 12, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Donations and sponsorships support projects that advance environmental, social, and regional priorities in Quebec. Eligible initiatives include climate action awareness, regional vitality, entrepreneurship, arts and culture, science and technology, and social inclusion.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Climate change awareness and low-carbon behavior initiatives in Quebec.
- Regional vitality projects supporting entrepreneurship, arts and culture, or science and technology.
- Social inclusion initiatives, including work with Centraide and directly with socially excluded youth.
Documents Needed
- Completed online request form.
- Confirmation that the Social Responsibility Directive has been reviewed.
- Project information showing alignment with the priority issues.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations.
- Organizations working in climate action, regional vitality, or social inclusion.
- Centraide.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit companies.
- Organizations with financial difficulties.
- Educational institutions and related foundations.
- Political or religious organizations.
- Organizations requesting support for an individual, personal, or third-party project.
Eligible expenses
- Financial contributions and in-kind donations.
- Support through employee time and skills.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects linked to political or religious causes.
- Projects involving construction, renovation, or the purchase of equipment, materials, premises, or buildings.
- Requests made for the benefit of a single person or a personal project.
- Requests submitted on behalf of a third party or to pass funds to a third party.
- Organizations already supported by Centraide.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec.
- Other markets where Hydro-Québec operates, in some cases.
Selection criteria
- Contribution to one of the program’s impact objectives.
- The organization’s ability to demonstrate its contribution.
- Requested amount and value for money.
- Social return on investment and visibility.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review eligibility
- Answer the eligibility questions on the program page.
- Read the Social Responsibility Directive before preparing your request.
- Step 2: Complete the request form
- Access the online application form.
- Provide the requested information and confirm your project fits one of the priority issues.
- Step 3: Submit the request
- Send the form online.
- Submit early enough to allow at least 90 days before the desired response date.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by regional analysis and recommendation committees.
- Hydro-Québec may request additional information during the review.
- An official decision is sent to the applicant within a reasonable timeframe.
- If approved, Hydro-Québec negotiates a contractual agreement with the organization.
- Supported organizations must report progress on the impact objective using the required form.
Additional information
- Requests can be submitted at any time during the year.
- It is recommended to apply at least 90 days before the desired response date.
- Applications are reviewed during quarterly regional committee meetings.
- Incomplete or inaccurate information may delay processing.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Donations and sponsorships Program
What is the Donations and sponsorships?
Donations and sponsorships support projects that advance environmental, social, and regional priorities in Quebec. Eligible initiatives include climate action awareness, regional vitality, entrepreneurship, arts and culture, science and technology, and social inclusion.
Who is eligible for the Donations and sponsorships program?
To be eligible for the Donations and sponsorships program, you must:
Non-profit organization.
Mission aligned with a priority issue.
Project fits the Social Responsibility Directive.
What expenses are eligible under Donations and sponsorships?
Climate change awareness and low-carbon behavior initiatives in Quebec.
Regional vitality projects supporting entrepreneurship, arts and culture, or science and technology.
Social inclusion initiatives, including work with Centraide and directly with socially excluded youth.
Where is the Donations and sponsorships available?
The Donations and sponsorships program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Donations and sponsorships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Donations and sponsorships is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Donations and sponsorships?
Donations and sponsorships is funded by Hydro-Québec