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Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Rights Promotion Stream
Funding for rights-focused community organizations
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 800,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to C$800,000 per year for rights-promotion organizations and related community bodies. It supports core mission costs, specific activities, research, and governance improvements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 800,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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
- Social Services
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collective rights defence activities
- Community action and volunteer action support activities
- Specific activities structured by a national umbrella organization with a formal mandate
- Research, studies, and surveys related to community action and volunteer action
- Governance improvement activities for funded organizations
Documents Needed
- Board resolution supporting the application and naming the signatory
- Articles of incorporation or charter
- General bylaws
- Latest activity report and financial report
- Annual meeting minutes or extract showing approval of reports
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit community organizations
- Collective rights defence organizations
- Multi-sector community organizations
- National umbrella organizations with a formal interlocutor mandate
- Research centers and institutions in community action or volunteer action research
Who is not eligible
- Organizations incorporated for less than 12 months
- Political, union, religious, or professional organizations
- Foundations mainly focused on fundraising and redistribution
- Organizations on the public procurement ineligibility registry
- Organizations seeking to cover accumulated deficits or buy or renovate buildings or vehicles
Eligible expenses
- Rent, office supplies, technology, travel, and lodging for core operations
- Salaries linked to core operations, alternative services, and mission activities
- Costs related to education, representation, consultation, and volunteer support
- Professional fees, training, and materials for approved specific activities or projects
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Deficits or debt repayment
- Purchase, renovation, or repair of real estate or transport vehicles
- Activities completed before approval
- Costs already reimbursed by another program
- Fines and related legal fees for civil or criminal offences
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed for admissibility and program criteria.
- The ministry assesses the proposal against program analysis criteria and available funds.
- Applicants are informed of the decision and may request the reasons if found ineligible.
- Approved organizations must sign a subvention agreement.
- Accountability documents are required for renewal and continued funding.
Additional information
- An eligible organization must be incorporated for at least 12 months.
- Self-assessment grids are available to help confirm eligibility.
- An organization may need to submit annual accountability documents.
- Funding is subject to the program’s normative framework and available funds.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Rights Promotion Stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Rights Promotion Stream. 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 Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Rights Promotion Stream?
This program provides up to C$800,000 per year for rights-promotion organizations and related community bodies. It supports core mission costs, specific activities, research, and governance improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Rights Promotion Stream Funds up to $800,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Rights Promotion Stream program?
To be eligible for the Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Rights Promotion Stream program, you must:
Non-profit organization
Community-rooted and autonomous
Rights defence as main mission
What expenses are eligible under Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Rights Promotion Stream?
Collective rights defence activities
Community action and volunteer action support activities
Specific activities structured by a national umbrella organization with a formal mandate
Research, studies, and surveys related to community action and volunteer action
Governance improvement activities for funded organizations
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Rights Promotion Stream?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at saca@saca.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at (418) 646-9270.
Where is the Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Rights Promotion Stream available?
The Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Rights Promotion Stream program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Rights Promotion Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial Support Program for Government Orientations in Community and Volunteer Action — Rights Promotion Stream is a Other Support