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Financial Assistance Program for Accessibility to Summer Camps (PAFACV)
Support for accessible summer camps
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 20, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Financial Assistance Program for Accessibility to Summer Camps (PAFACV) supports accessible summer camp services for people facing poverty, disability, or other specific limitations. It funds discounted stays, accompaniment services for people with disabilities, and projects that improve camp environments and outdoor activity experiences.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 20, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Social Services
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- People with disabilities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Improving access to summer camp services for people facing poverty, disability, or other limitations.
- Providing accompaniment services for campers with disabilities.
- Developing projects that create supportive environments for physical activity, active leisure, and sport in camps.
- Supporting outdoor, nature-based, and camp-based recreational experiences.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Policy on socio-economic pricing
- Updated charter or by-laws, if changed
- Camp stay register and annual statistics forms
- Financial statements and board resolution, where required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit residential summer camps
- Certified camps recognized by the Association des camps du Québec
- Leisure and sport organizations operating a summer camp in Quebec
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that rent equipment to other camps for operations
- Organizations seeking to run a camp on another funded camp’s site
- Organizations not compliant with Quebec laws and regulations
- Organizations listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts
Eligible expenses
- Discounts applied to eligible stays
- General operating costs tied to the program
- Staff salaries, benefits, training, and professional support
- Travel, communications, coordination, representation, and volunteer support costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Debt repayment and loan financing
- Costs already reimbursed by another program
- Vehicle purchases and property acquisition
- Infrastructure renovation costs
- Religious, partisan, militant, commercial, and fundraising activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The Ministry reviews the application after submission.
- Applications are assessed by the Department of Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity.
- Approved applicants receive a notice and must sign a funding agreement.
- Payments depend on the agreement and acceptance of accountability documents.
- The Ministry may verify the use of funds and request corrections or repayment if needed.
Additional information
- The program runs in three funding streams.
- Applicants must submit a signed funding agreement.
- Reporting and accountability documents are required during the year.
- The program ends on March 31, 2027.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial Assistance Program for Accessibility to Summer Camps (PAFACV) Program
What is the Financial Assistance Program for Accessibility to Summer Camps (PAFACV)?
The Financial Assistance Program for Accessibility to Summer Camps (PAFACV) supports accessible summer camp services for people facing poverty, disability, or other specific limitations. It funds discounted stays, accompaniment services for people with disabilities, and projects that improve camp environments and outdoor activity experiences.
How much funding can be received?
Financial Assistance Program for Accessibility to Summer Camps (PAFACV) Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Financial Assistance Program for Accessibility to Summer Camps (PAFACV) program?
To be eligible for the Financial Assistance Program for Accessibility to Summer Camps (PAFACV) program, you must:
Non-profit organization
Certified residential camp in Quebec
Active in leisure and sport
What expenses are eligible under Financial Assistance Program for Accessibility to Summer Camps (PAFACV)?
Improving access to summer camp services for people facing poverty, disability, or other limitations.
Providing accompaniment services for campers with disabilities.
Developing projects that create supportive environments for physical activity, active leisure, and sport in camps.
Supporting outdoor, nature-based, and camp-based recreational experiences.
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial Assistance Program for Accessibility to Summer Camps (PAFACV)?
You can contact Ministry of Education of Quebec by email at pafacv@education.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 646-6142.
Where is the Financial Assistance Program for Accessibility to Summer Camps (PAFACV) available?
The Financial Assistance Program for Accessibility to Summer Camps (PAFACV) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Financial Assistance Program for Accessibility to Summer Camps (PAFACV) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial Assistance Program for Accessibility to Summer Camps (PAFACV) is a Grant and Funding