Fondation René Malo - Support Request
Overview
Fondation René Malo accepts support requests from organizations whose work aligns with the mission of this small family foundation. The foundation has supported organizations in the greater Montréal area since 1996, with a focus on helping children and supporting personal development through the arts. Requests may be submitted at any time by email and should explain how the organization fits the foundation’s mission and how the requested support would be meaningful. Applicants should plan for a review period that may take up to three months after receipt. For a first request, the maximum amount awarded by Fondation RM is $20,000, so the request should be clearly costed and proportionate to the foundation’s scale.
At a glance
Funding available
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Canada
- All legal structures
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- All groups
Next Steps
Activities funded
Eligible activities are the charitable or community initiatives described in the support request, especially work aligned with Fondation RM’s mission of helping children and supporting personal development through the arts. The request should explain the organization’s work, the need for support, and how the funding will be used.
Documents Needed
- A numbered request letter explaining how your organization fits the foundation’s mission and why the support would be significant
- A description of your organization, including activities, number of young people reached, results, age of the organization, and any other relevant details
- The organization’s overall budget and, if applicable, the specific budget for the activities for which support is requested
- The most recent annual report, including the financial statement
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Applicants whose organization aligns with the Fondation RM mission
- Organizations, as the request requires an organizational description, overall budget, and annual report
Who is not eligible
Requests that do not fit Fondation RM’s mission, first requests above the stated maximum, incomplete files, or requests that do not explain the organization, budget and expected significance of the support may not be considered.
Eligible expenses
Funding can support the costs presented in the organization’s budget and support letter, provided they fit the foundation’s mission and requested amount. First requests should remain within the foundation’s maximum of $20,000 and include enough budget detail for review.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Ineligible or weak requests include projects outside the foundation mission, first-time requests above $20,000, missing annual report or budget information, and applications that do not clearly describe the organization, its beneficiaries and the reason the support would be significant.
Eligible geographic areas
Greater Montréal area, Quebec, with priority for organizations whose activities fit the foundation’s mission around children and development through the arts.
Selection criteria
Requests should clearly match the Fondation RM mission, present a realistic amount for a small family foundation, and include a concise explanation of the organization, beneficiaries, budget, and expected impact. Complete files with the annual report and supporting documents are easier to review.
How to apply
Read the Fondation RM mission, prepare a quantified support letter, a description of the organization, the budget, and the annual report, then send the request by email to the contact listed by the foundation. For a first request, keep the requested amount at or below $20,000 and allow up to three months for follow-up.
Processing and Agreement
- Requests are submitted by email and may be sent at any time. Applicants should allow up to three months after receipt for review and follow-up, and should size the requested amount realistically for a small family foundation.
Additional information
Requests may be sent at any time by email. Applicants should read the foundation mission before applying and plan for a review period that may take up to three months after the request is received.