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Fondation J. Armand Bombardier
Support for community capacity-building initiatives
Offered by
Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
April 2, 2026
Opened February 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
La Fondation J. Armand Bombardier soutient des organismes de bienfaisance enregistrés auprès de l’ARC au Québec et ailleurs au Canada, avec une concentration sur Montréal, Laval, Longueuil, l’Estrie et la grande région de Toronto. Elle appuie la mission, les programmes, les projets et certaines campagnes majeures liés à l’autonomie, aux soins, à l’éducation, à la culture et au développement des connaissances.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Research
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Latest financial statements
- Annual report or activity report
- Banking information for direct deposit, if requested
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Charities registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not registered charities with the CRA
- Individuals
- Projects and activities abroad
- Campaigns or requests from organizations already receiving an active donation from the Foundation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities and projects abroad
- Activities or events related to Christmas
- Fundraising campaigns to which the Foundation has already contributed
- Sponsorships
- Capital projects are not considered
Eligible geographic areas
- Montréal
- Laval
- Longueuil and its agglomeration
- The specified regions of Estrie
- The Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
- Organizations not located in those zones but whose reach is provincial or national
Selection criteria
- Compatibility of the organization or project with the Foundation's donation policy
- Sound financial management of the organization
- Scope of the project and the mission
- Ancrage de l’organisme dans le milieu, impact on autonomy, governance, innovation, reach, dynamism, anticipated outcomes, and quality of the request are considered by the donations committee
How to apply
- Consult the eligibility page and the electronic application guide.
- Create an account on the digital platform.
- Submit a letter of intent (LOI) for a new request.
- If invited, submit a complete application in the same platform.
- For donation renewal, access the renewal form through the platform after receiving the personalized communication.
Processing and Agreement
- Only the LOI is reviewed at the first stage; no other documentation is needed at that stage.
- If the LOI is retained, the Foundation will request a complete application.
- After a donation is accepted, bank account information is requested via a form, together with a void cheque specimen.
- Don payments are made by direct deposit to the account.
- For existing applications under the former program, documents previously submitted remain part of the file and applications are reviewed under the new program.
Additional information
- The Fondation receives LOI submissions throughout the year.
- Only requests submitted through the digital platform will be considered.
- For requests over $100,000, a first review by the donations committee is followed by a second submission to the Board.
- For project renewals, a personalized communication is sent about 2 months before committee presentation.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fondation J. Armand Bombardier Program
What is the Fondation J. Armand Bombardier?
La Fondation J. Armand Bombardier soutient des organismes de bienfaisance enregistrés auprès de l’ARC au Québec et ailleurs au Canada, avec une concentration sur Montréal, Laval, Longueuil, l’Estrie et la grande région de Toronto. Elle appuie la mission, les programmes, les projets et certaines campagnes majeures liés à l’autonomie, aux soins, à l’éducation, à la culture et au développement des connaissances.
How much funding can be received?
Fondation J. Armand Bombardier Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 2, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Fondation J. Armand Bombardier program?
To be eligible for the Fondation J. Armand Bombardier program, you must:
The applicant must be a charity registered with the CRA.
The applicant must be in an eligible geographic area, or have provincial or national reach.
Who can I contact for more information about the Fondation J. Armand Bombardier?
You can contact J. Armand Bombardier Foundation (FJAB).
Where is the Fondation J. Armand Bombardier available?
The Fondation J. Armand Bombardier program is available across Canada.
Is the Fondation J. Armand Bombardier a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fondation J. Armand Bombardier is a Grant and Funding