Open
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Emergent Need Grants provide up to $10,000 for time-sensitive charitable initiatives that cannot wait for the next regular funding cycle. The program supports eligible projects, supplies, equipment, venue costs, honorariums, and related project overhead.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
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
- Social Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Time-sensitive charitable projects that cannot wait for the next regular grant cycle
- Pilot projects and emerging program initiatives
- Projects with measurable impact for the organization and local community
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community organizations with registered charitable status
- Charitable organizations applying with an intermediary partner
- Non-profit organizations working through a registered charity partner
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without registered charitable status and without a registered charity partner
- Applicants seeking support for ongoing operating costs
- Projects focused on political advocacy or primarily religious activities
Eligible expenses
- Supplies and equipment, including capital costs
- Pilot projects and emergent program costs
- Honorariums
- Venue bookings and rent
- Project-related overhead, including wages
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Ongoing operating costs, including regular salaries and rent
- Covering funding deficits or contingency budgets
- Fundraising activities
- Bursaries, scholarships, and awards
- Political advocacy and primarily religious activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Salt Spring Island
Processing and Agreement
- Requests are reviewed by the Board of Directors at the next available meeting.
- Applications are assessed using the same criteria as Community Grants, plus the restrictions on this page.
- The Foundation aims to notify applicants as soon as possible and within 35 days.
- The Foundation may decline requests for eligibility, budget, or other reasons.
Additional information
- Eligible requests are reviewed in the order they are received.
- Applicants may hold up to three SSI Foundation grants at one time.
- Applicants may not apply in other cycles for the same general funding need or project for one calendar year.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Emergent Need Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Emergent Need Grants. 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 Emergent Need Grants?
Emergent Need Grants provide up to $10,000 for time-sensitive charitable initiatives that cannot wait for the next regular funding cycle. The program supports eligible projects, supplies, equipment, venue costs, honorariums, and related project overhead.
How much funding can be received?
Emergent Need Grants Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Emergent Need Grants program?
To be eligible for the Emergent Need Grants program, you must:
Registered charity or charity partner required
Time-sensitive project need
Clear community impact
What expenses are eligible under Emergent Need Grants?
Time-sensitive charitable projects that cannot wait for the next regular grant cycle
Pilot projects and emerging program initiatives
Projects with measurable impact for the organization and local community
Who can I contact for more information about the Emergent Need Grants?
You can contact Salt Spring Island Foundation (SSIF).
Where is the Emergent Need Grants available?
The Emergent Need Grants program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Emergent Need Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Emergent Need Grants is a Grant and Funding