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Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action
Supports community and volunteer action in Quebec organizations
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Financial Support Program for Government Initiatives in Community and Volunteer Action provides multi-year funding through the Autonomous Community Action Support Fund (FAACA) to non-profit organizations engaged in community action, including the promotion of rights, multisectoral activities, specific projects, research, and governance support. The program supports mission-driven activities that enhance social development, citizen participation, and innovation in Quebec, with eligible expenses and funding amounts determined based on the organizational needs and outlined in the program's regulatory framework.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Black Canadians
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Promotion and protection of individual and collective rights.
- Implementation of multisectoral community initiatives.
- Execution of specific community-based projects or activities.
- Conducting research and studies on community action and volunteerism.
- Strengthening governance and organizational practices within community organizations.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations engaged in community action
- Organizations rooted in the community with democratic and associative life
- Organizations with missions focused on social development, exclusion prevention, and citizenship engagement
- Organizations conducting collective advocacy for rights
- Organizations providing alternative services to those of public administrations
Who is not eligible
- Professional orders (professional regulatory bodies).
- Political organizations or parties.
- Trade unions or labor organizations.
- Organizations with a religious character or primary religious mission.
- Foundations whose main purpose is to collect and redistribute funds.
- Organizations whose operations do not align with community action (e.g., those serving only private or corporatist interests, or created by public entities for administrative needs).
Eligible expenses
- General operating expenses, including rent, office supplies, and technological infrastructure.
- Salaries and wages related to the core operations and alternative services of the organization.
- Expenses associated with the social mission of the organization, such as education on rights, collective rights advocacy, membership activities, and participation in consultations and representation.
- Support and supervision costs for volunteer action.
- Costs related to popular education activities in accordance with the organization’s mission.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- The program is structured to evolve over time, responding to the needs and feedback from users and government entities.
- Transparency and mutual respect are emphasized in all interactions between the government and community organizations.
- Harmonization of administrative practices across government departments is a key objective of the framework guiding this program.
- Mechanisms are in place for regular evaluation and possible updates of the governing framework based on ongoing experience and feedback.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action?
The Financial Support Program for Government Initiatives in Community and Volunteer Action provides multi-year funding through the Autonomous Community Action Support Fund (FAACA) to non-profit organizations engaged in community action, including the promotion of rights, multisectoral activities, specific projects, research, and governance support. The program supports mission-driven activities that enhance social development, citizen participation, and innovation in Quebec, with eligible expenses and funding amounts determined based on the organizational needs and outlined in the program's regulatory framework.
Who is eligible for the Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action program?
To be eligible for the Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action program, you must:
Must be a non-profit organization
Must be rooted in the community, maintain associative and democratic life, and be autonomous in defining its mission and practices
What expenses are eligible under Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action?
Promotion and protection of individual and collective rights.
Implementation of multisectoral community initiatives.
Execution of specific community-based projects or activities.
Conducting research and studies on community action and volunteerism.
Strengthening governance and organizational practices within community organizations.
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at sacais@mess.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action available?
The Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action?
Financial support program for government initiatives in community and volunteer action is funded by Gouvernment of Québec
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