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Educational leisure program
After-school leisure activities for secondary schools
Offered by
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Programme Édu-Loisir from Conseil québécois du loisir supports national leisure organizations and their members in Quebec to expand extracurricular activities for secondary schools. It covers artistic and cultural, socio-educational, scientific, physical and outdoor, and community engagement activities.
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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
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- After-school leisure activities for secondary schools
- Activities in artistic and cultural fields
- Socio-educational, scientific, physical, outdoor, and community engagement activities
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- National leisure organizations and their members
- Incorporated non-profit organizations and cooperatives
- Organizations associated with or collaborating with an OBNL or a cooperative
Who is not eligible
- Private companies
- Applicants with another status
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Priority goes to ONL members.
- If the applicant is not a CQL member, the proposed offer must be different from the activities proposed by members.
- The offer should support the program’s objectives using the recommended approaches.
- Examples of indicators include animator training, the PALAIS approach in animation, membership in a leisure network, operating time, and recognition by the municipality.
How to apply
- Step 1: Access the activity request form
- Use the general activity request form to ask for more information or book an activity.
- Step 2: Submit the request
- Fill in the form with the required school or organization details.
- Include any special requests if needed.
- Step 3: Wait for follow-up
- A program representative will contact you as soon as possible.
Additional information
- New activity offers are added to the activity directory once accepted.
- The program includes a guide for supporting the deployment of after-school leisure and sports activities.
- A webinar is available for organizations seeking more information or support.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Educational leisure program Program
What is the Educational leisure program?
Programme Édu-Loisir from Conseil québécois du loisir supports national leisure organizations and their members in Quebec to expand extracurricular activities for secondary schools. It covers artistic and cultural, socio-educational, scientific, physical and outdoor, and community engagement activities.
Who is eligible for the Educational leisure program program?
To be eligible for the Educational leisure program program, you must:
Incorporated nonprofit organization or cooperative, or associated with one
Member of the CQL, a national leisure organization, or a regional leisure and sport unit
Has a meaningful mission in leisure or provides services in the program’s fields
What expenses are eligible under Educational leisure program?
After-school leisure activities for secondary schools
Activities in artistic and cultural fields
Socio-educational, scientific, physical, outdoor, and community engagement activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Educational leisure program?
You can contact Quebec Leisure Council (CQL) by email at cqleduloisir@loisirquebec.com or by phone at 5142533132.
Where is the Educational leisure program available?
The Educational leisure program program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Educational leisure program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Educational leisure program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Educational leisure program?
Educational leisure program is funded by Quebec Leisure Council (CQL)