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Enfant Soleil - Sport and Susatainable Health Fund
Supports healthy lifestyles for young people
Last Update: June 22, 2026
Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : October 15, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Le Fonds sport et santé durable d’Enfant Soleil soutient des écoles, des services de garde, des OBNL et des établissements de santé au Québec pour promouvoir de saines habitudes de vie chez les jeunes de 0 à 17 ans. Il appuie des projets liés aux sports, à l’art, à la saine alimentation, à la formation, ainsi qu’à l’adaptation et à l’accessibilité.
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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 workforce skills
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : October 15, 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
- Sports
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects promoting healthy lifestyle habits through sport, art, healthy eating, and social life
- Prevention initiatives
- Education and training initiatives
- Adaptation and accessibility initiatives for young people with health conditions
Documents Needed
- Complete file, including quotes and supporting documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations in Quebec
- Schools recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation
- Childcare services recognized by the Ministère de la Famille
- Health establishments governed by Santé Québec
Eligible expenses
- Sports equipment and protective gear
- Indoor or outdoor play structures
- Collaborative or educational games
- Music instruments
- Emotional management training, community garden creation, and art therapy, music therapy, or animal-assisted therapy programs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating costs such as space rental, administration, website, and salaries
- One-time or individual-use requests such as scholarships, gifts, and admission tickets
- Recurring expenses such as transportation, food, and annual event funding
- Infrastructure expenses such as excavation, paving, landscaping, construction, and sheds
- Combat or high-risk injury activities, including trampolines, laser tag, and heavy weights
- Research projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Project impact on children, including the number reached and the difference made
- Community needs, including deprivation level or specific context
- Project viability and sustainability
- Organization’s level of expertise and credibility
How to apply
- If this is your first request, contact Enfant Soleil to obtain a user code and password.
- Submit the request, including all prioritized needs, between September 1 and October 15 via the online form.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are analyzed and recommended in November by an external committee.
- Grant approval is made in December by Enfant Soleil’s Board of Directors.
- The agreement is signed between Enfant Soleil and the applicant.
- The grant is paid around March of the following year.
- Funded equipment must be identified with sticker labels.
- An impact report must be completed through the online form within 12 months of receiving the grant.
Additional information
- First-time applicants must contact Enfant Soleil to obtain a user code and password.
- The application period runs from September 1 to October 15.
- Any changes after approval must be sent in writing to octrois@enfantsoleil.ca.
- An impact report must be completed through the online form within 12 months of receiving the grant.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Enfant Soleil - Sport and Susatainable Health Fund Program
What is the Enfant Soleil - Sport and Susatainable Health Fund?
Le Fonds sport et santé durable d’Enfant Soleil soutient des écoles, des services de garde, des OBNL et des établissements de santé au Québec pour promouvoir de saines habitudes de vie chez les jeunes de 0 à 17 ans. Il appuie des projets liés aux sports, à l’art, à la saine alimentation, à la formation, ainsi qu’à l’adaptation et à l’accessibilité.
How much funding can be received?
Enfant Soleil - Sport and Susatainable Health Fund Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Enfant Soleil - Sport and Susatainable Health Fund program?
To be eligible for the Enfant Soleil - Sport and Susatainable Health Fund program, you must:
The applicant must be an eligible organization in Quebec.
The project must be dedicated to children aged 0 to 17.
The organization must have the human and material resources needed to carry out the project.
What expenses are eligible under Enfant Soleil - Sport and Susatainable Health Fund?
Projects promoting healthy lifestyle habits through sport, art, healthy eating, and social life
Prevention initiatives
Education and training initiatives
Adaptation and accessibility initiatives for young people with health conditions
Who can I contact for more information about the Enfant Soleil - Sport and Susatainable Health Fund?
You can contact Opération Enfant Soleil.
Where is the Enfant Soleil - Sport and Susatainable Health Fund available?
The Enfant Soleil - Sport and Susatainable Health Fund program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Enfant Soleil - Sport and Susatainable Health Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Enfant Soleil - Sport and Susatainable Health Fund is a Grant and Funding