Financial assistance program for associations and organizations for training and information projects in occupational health and safety

This grant provides financial support through a detailed agreement outlining specific projects and funding conditions, with a focus on compliance and reporting requirements.

• The amount of financial aid is determined according to evaluation criteria and the nature of the requests within the annual budget allocated to the program.
• Only one application per association or organization is permitted each year, which may include multiple projects up to the maximum annual funding limit.
• The funding agreement specifies the supported projects, total funding amount, payment terms, usage conditions, duration, and obligations of both the beneficiary and CNESST.
• Financial reporting is mandatory and must demonstrate the alignment of expenses with program objectives.
• Subsidized projects already receiving other forms of financial support are assessed to ensure total grants do not exceed eligible expenses, adhering to accumulation rules.
• The CNESST reserves the right to limit selected applications to comply with the program's budget.
• Beneficiaries must maintain records of all expenses for at least six years for possible verification purposes.

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the associations and organizations applying for funding.

• The applicant must be an association or organization that is a non-profit and legally constituted under Quebec or Canadian law.
• The applicant must have its headquarters and main establishment located in Quebec.
• The organization must be legally constituted for at least one year at the time of the application submission.
• A valid Quebec enterprise number is required.
• The organization must be governed by a board of directors.
• The organization must comply with the Charter of the French Language regarding francization or be exempt from it.
• The organization must not be listed on the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
• The organization must not have debts to the CNESST, except if a repayment agreement has been made and is being complied with.
• The organization must maintain these eligibility conditions throughout the period during which the financial aid is granted.

Who is eligible?

The grant is aimed at providing financial support to associations and non-profit organizations for projects related to training and information in occupational health and safety (SST) in Quebec. The eligible applicants must meet specific criteria to ensure compliance with the objectives of the program.

• Must be a non-profit association or organization legally constituted under a Quebec or Canadian law.
• Should have its headquarters and main establishment in Quebec.
• Needs to be legally constituted for at least one year by the date of the application submission.
• Must have a valid Quebec business number.
• Must be governed by a board of directors.
• Must comply with the Charter of the French Language regarding the francization of businesses, or be exempted.
• Must not be listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Government Contracts (RENA).
• Must be free of debt to the CNESST unless in compliance with a repayment agreement.
• Maintain these eligibility conditions for the entire period that the financial assistance is granted.

Who is not eligible

This grant program specifically outlines certain types of organizations that are ineligible to apply based on their organizational status and primary activities. The aim is to ensure that funding is directed towards those aligned with the program's health and safety objectives in the workplace.

• Associations of employers and union associations.
• Joint sectoral associations.
• Prevention and training mutuals.
• Organizations that have received other sums for the same period under the LSST.
• Organizations primarily focused on collecting and redistributing subsidies and donations.
• Organizations with missions and activities not compatible with the program's orientations and objectives.

Eligible geographic areas

This financial assistance program is available to organizations based in a specific geographical area as determined by the funding body. The eligible location for this program is primarily confined to support entities operating within a designated region to ensure adherence to targeted organizational priorities.

• Organizations with their headquarters and principal establishment located within the province of Quebec, Canada.

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria with an emphasis on alignment with the program’s strategic objectives in occupational health and safety training and information dissemination.

• Respect of the priorities defined by the CNESST in terms of occupational health and safety (OHS).
• Justification of the financial aid requested.
• Other sources of funding and resources available for the project.
• Content and relevance of the projects in terms of OHS injury prevention.
• Reach within the target OHS audiences.
• Correlation between the activities of each proposed project and the program's objectives.
• Strategies used to achieve the program's objectives.
• Scope, such as number of people reached and geographical coverage.
• Anticipated outcomes.
• Capability to complete the submitted projects.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The duration of each project supported under this grant is capped at three years.
• The budget allocated to the program is determined yearly by CNESST, and they may limit the number of projects funded based on budget constraints.
• Organizations can only submit one application per year, but this application may include multiple projects up to the annual funding cap.
• If a project is receiving other forms of financial support, the total funding will not exceed the project’s total eligible expenses due to the program’s aggregation rules.
• Recipients must sign a financial aid agreement detailing supported projects, financial amounts, payment terms, usage conditions, and reporting obligations.
• Financial aid recipients must maintain supporting documents for all expenses for at least six years for potential audit purposes.