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Financial Assistance Program to Promote Access to Justice
Supports access to justice projects in Quebec
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Funding available
$ 300,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Programme d’aide financière pour favoriser l’accès à la justice supports natural persons, legal persons of public law, and other bodies in Quebec to improve knowledge and understanding of Quebec law and the justice system. Eligible work includes research, informational, educational, and training programs, plus assistance services for the public.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Funds Providers
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
- Emergency and Relief
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research projects on any matter regarding access to justice
- Development and implementation of informational, educational and training programs
- Development of assistance services to the public
- Establishment and maintenance of bodies promoting access to justice
Documents Needed
- Natural person applications: the person’s résumé and a letter from the sponsoring body
- Legal persons of public law and other bodies: proof of authorization for the person filing the application
- Other bodies: a copy of the constituting act and the general by-laws, where applicable
- Other bodies: the financial report for the last fiscal year and the last annual report of activities, where applicable
- Applications for research, informational, educational, or training projects: a letter in support of the project or program from the sector concerned
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Natural persons
- Legal persons of public law
- Other bodies
Eligible expenses
- Expenses to be incurred
- Expected revenues
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Government bodies are exempt from the regulation
Selection criteria
- Relevance of the project to access to justice
- Quality of the project
- Feasibility of implementation
- Projected reach and impact
How to apply
- File a written application with the Minister of Justice
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- The Minister decides whether to grant or refuse financial assistance.
- Selected applicants must enter into a financial assistance agreement.
- Regular reports may be required to monitor progress and results.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted annually.
- Selected organizations must sign a financial assistance agreement.
- Regular progress reports may be required.
- Projects may involve several partner organizations, with one lead applicant.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial Assistance Program to Promote Access to Justice Program
What is the Financial Assistance Program to Promote Access to Justice?
The Programme d’aide financière pour favoriser l’accès à la justice supports natural persons, legal persons of public law, and other bodies in Quebec to improve knowledge and understanding of Quebec law and the justice system. Eligible work includes research, informational, educational, and training programs, plus assistance services for the public.
How much funding can be received?
Financial Assistance Program to Promote Access to Justice Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Financial Assistance Program to Promote Access to Justice program?
To be eligible for the Financial Assistance Program to Promote Access to Justice program, you must:
Written application to the Minister of Justice
Projects must be linked to the program objective and the orientation and priorities retained for the current call
Projects must target citizens and improve knowledge and understanding of Quebec law or the justice system
What expenses are eligible under Financial Assistance Program to Promote Access to Justice?
Research projects on any matter regarding access to justice
Development and implementation of informational, educational and training programs
Development of assistance services to the public
Establishment and maintenance of bodies promoting access to justice
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial Assistance Program to Promote Access to Justice?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of Justice by email at programmefaj@justice.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Financial Assistance Program to Promote Access to Justice available?
The Financial Assistance Program to Promote Access to Justice program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Financial Assistance Program to Promote Access to Justice a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial Assistance Program to Promote Access to Justice is a Grant and Funding