Open
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Supports the purchase of adapted pediatric equipment for healthcare institutions. The program can finance up to 100% of eligible costs for equipment that improves local pediatric care, comfort, and quality of care.
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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
- Up to 100% of project cost
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
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchasing adapted pediatric equipment
- Acquiring therapeutic equipment for children’s care
- Equipping neonatal and pediatric care services according to the level of care
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- List of requested equipment
- Supporting documents
- Quotes for the requested equipment
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Healthcare establishments
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not healthcare establishments
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of adapted pediatric equipment
- Therapeutic equipment for pediatric care
- Specialized neonatal and pediatric equipment
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Replacement or renewal of standard operational equipment already owned
- Maintenance or repair costs
- Obstetric equipment
- Disposable or regularly purchased supplies and items
- Requests for limited, individual use for a single child
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Impact on children, families, and professional teams
- Ability to deploy essential local pediatric care
- Ability to improve and expand local pediatric care
- Ability to improve the child and family experience in the care journey
How to apply
- Step 1
- Contact Enfant Soleil for a user ID and password if this is your first request.
- Step 2
- Complete the application form and list all requested equipment.
- Prioritize the equipment across all departments of the facility.
- Step 3
- Submit the application through the online portal.
- Step 4
- Wait for the expert review and the Board’s decision.
- Step 5
- Sign the agreement if the grant is approved.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an external committee of independent experts.
- Funding recommendations are made in November.
- The Enfant Soleil Board of Directors approves the grant in December.
- An agreement is signed between Enfant Soleil and the applicant before payment.
- Applicants receive a confidential outcome notification toward the end of January.
Additional information
- If approved, any changes to the equipment request must be submitted in writing for review.
- First-time applicants need to contact Enfant Soleil to obtain login access for the online platform.
- The organization may announce funded projects publicly after approval.
- Recipients must identify funded equipment with the labels provided by Enfant Soleil.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Enfant Soleil - Equipment Fund Program
What is the Enfant Soleil - Equipment Fund?
Supports the purchase of adapted pediatric equipment for healthcare institutions. The program can finance up to 100% of eligible costs for equipment that improves local pediatric care, comfort, and quality of care.
How much funding can be received?
Enfant Soleil - Equipment Fund Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Enfant Soleil - Equipment Fund program?
To be eligible for the Enfant Soleil - Equipment Fund program, you must:
Recognized healthcare establishment
Dedicated to pediatric care
Ability to use and maintain equipment
What expenses are eligible under Enfant Soleil - Equipment Fund?
Purchasing adapted pediatric equipment
Acquiring therapeutic equipment for children’s care
Equipping neonatal and pediatric care services according to the level of care
Who can I contact for more information about the Enfant Soleil - Equipment Fund?
You can contact Opération Enfant Soleil.
Where is the Enfant Soleil - Equipment Fund available?
The Enfant Soleil - Equipment Fund program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Enfant Soleil - Equipment Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Enfant Soleil - Equipment Fund is a Grant and Funding