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Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Research and Studies Component
Support for community action research and studies
Offered by
Funding available
$ 2,500,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial support for research, studies, and surveys related to community and volunteer action. It can fund projects that improve knowledge and support government orientations in this field, with a maximum amount of up to 500,000 per year for projects in this stream.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research projects related to community action
- Studies on community and volunteer action
- Surveys on government orientations in this field
Documents Needed
- Project context, objectives, and expected results
- Expected outcomes and implementation schedule
- Resources needed and amount requested
- List of partner organizations involved
- For community organizations: board resolution and recent activity and financial reports
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community organizations
- Research centres
- Institutions working in community action and volunteer action research
Who is not eligible
- Organizations incorporated for less than 12 months
- Organizations whose mission is political, religious, union, or professional
- Organizations listed in the Register of Enterprises ineligible for public contracts
Eligible expenses
- Direct project costs, including travel, professional fees, materials, and related salaries
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses for work done before approval
- Debt repayment and loan financing
- Previously completed projects
- Costs covered by another program
- Property or vehicle purchase, renovation, or repair
- Overruns, regular operating costs, fines, and related legal fees
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Quebec
Selection criteria
- Impact on government orientations in community and volunteer action
- Relevance, originality, and nature of the project
- Feasibility of the plan and the organization’s capacity to deliver
- Diversity of financial contributions
- Innovative and structuring character of the project
How to apply
- Step 1: Initiation by the ministry
- The ministry contacts the organizations concerned.
- Step 2: Prepare the request
- Provide the project context, objectives, expected results, and timeline.
- Provide the requested amount and details on how it will be used.
- Provide information on resources and partner organizations involved.
- Step 3: Submit the request
- Send the application according to the ministry’s instructions.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is initiated by the ministry.
- The project is assessed against the program criteria and available budget.
- If approved, a subvention agreement is signed.
- Reporting obligations are set in the agreement.
Additional information
- The ministry contacts the organizations concerned directly.
- The program is based on the normative framework for full details.
- Requests for review of a decision are available in some cases.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Research and Studies Component Program
What is the Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Research and Studies Component?
This program provides financial support for research, studies, and surveys related to community and volunteer action. It can fund projects that improve knowledge and support government orientations in this field, with a maximum amount of up to 500,000 per year for projects in this stream.
How much funding can be received?
Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Research and Studies Component Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Research and Studies Component program?
To be eligible for the Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Research and Studies Component program, you must:
Community action or research organization
Non-recurring project
Needs identified during the year
What expenses are eligible under Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Research and Studies Component?
Research projects related to community action
Studies on community and volunteer action
Surveys on government orientations in this field
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Research and Studies Component?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Research and Studies Component available?
The Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Research and Studies Component program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Research and Studies Component a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Research and Studies Component is a Grant and Funding