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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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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