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Foundation Prizes

Supports youth-focused educational success initiatives
Desjardins Foundation
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 31, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

Provides up to $3,000 to support education-focused youth initiatives. It funds projects that improve motivation, well-being, safety, and other decisive factors for student success.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 31, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
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
  • Primary and Secondary Education
  • Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
  • Children & youth
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Initiatives that improve youth motivation or engagement in education
  • Projects that strengthen youth self-esteem
  • Activities that promote positive peer association
  • Initiatives supporting healthy lifestyles, safety, or physical and mental well-being
  • Other initiatives addressing decisive factors that help youth pursue their education

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Public preschools, elementary schools, and secondary schools recognized by the relevant provincial education authority (in eligible provinces)
  • Private preschools, elementary schools, and secondary schools recognized by the relevant provincial education authority (in eligible provinces)
  • Canada Revenue Agency registered charities located in Alberta, New Brunswick, Ontario, or Quebec that help youth stay in school and succeed academically

Eligible geographic areas

  • Alberta
  • New Brunswick
  • Ontario
  • Quebec

Processing and Agreement

  • Selected recipients are announced the week of December 1.

Additional information

  • Winners are announced the week of December 1.
  • Annual deadline: October 31, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Foundation Prizes Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Foundation Prizes. 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 Foundation Prizes?

Provides up to $3,000 to support education-focused youth initiatives. It funds projects that improve motivation, well-being, safety, and other decisive factors for student success.

How much funding can be received?

Foundation Prizes Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Foundation Prizes program?

To be eligible for the Foundation Prizes program, you must: Eligible school or CRA-registered charity Project supports youth educational success Project in AB, NB, ON, or QC

What expenses are eligible under Foundation Prizes?

Initiatives that improve youth motivation or engagement in education Projects that strengthen youth self-esteem Activities that promote positive peer association Initiatives supporting healthy lifestyles, safety, or physical and mental well-being Other initiatives addressing decisive factors that help youth pursue their education

Where is the Foundation Prizes available?

The Foundation Prizes program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Foundation Prizes a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Foundation Prizes is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Foundation Prizes?

Foundation Prizes is funded by Desjardins Foundation

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