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Government orientations financial support program for community and volunteer action — Specific Activities stream
Financial support for community action initiatives
Last Update: May 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial support for specific activities that implement government orientations in community and volunteer action. It supports community organizations and national networks with a formal mandate through projects such as action plans, strategies, analysis, research, and workforce-related measures.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- 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
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementation of government orientations in community and volunteer action
- Action plans and government strategies
- Targeted analysis and research
- Measures to support workforce retention, job maintenance, and working conditions
Documents Needed
- Board resolution supporting the request and naming the signatory
- Project context, objectives, and expected results
- Implementation schedule and planned activities
- Detailed use of the requested funding
- List of partner organizations involved
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community organizations
- National networks with a formal government mandate
Who is not eligible
- Organizations incorporated for less than 12 months
- Organizations whose activities are not community-based
- Organizations with political, religious, union, or professional missions
- Organizations listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts
Eligible expenses
- Direct project costs, including travel, professional fees, and materials
- Salaries for staff directly working on the eligible activities
- Training, mentoring, and support costs for governance-related projects
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities carried out before approval
- Debt financing or loan repayment
- Previously completed activities or projects
- Costs already covered by another program
- Property or vehicle purchases, renovations, or repairs
- Overruns, fines, and related legal fees
- Regular operating costs not tied to the approved activity
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The Ministry initiates the request for this stream
- Applications are reviewed against program objectives and requirements
- Selected organizations receive a subvention agreement
- Funding is subject to the agreement and reporting requirements
Additional information
- The program is administered by the Government of Quebec.
- Applicants are contacted by the government.
- A formal agreement with the Ministry is required for funded organizations.
- Program rules are set out in the normative framework document.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Government orientations financial support program for community and volunteer action — Specific Activities stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Government orientations financial support program for community and volunteer action — Specific Activities 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 Government orientations financial support program for community and volunteer action — Specific Activities stream?
This program provides financial support for specific activities that implement government orientations in community and volunteer action. It supports community organizations and national networks with a formal mandate through projects such as action plans, strategies, analysis, research, and workforce-related measures.
How much funding can be received?
Government orientations financial support program for community and volunteer action — Specific Activities stream Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Government orientations financial support program for community and volunteer action — Specific Activities stream program?
To be eligible for the Government orientations financial support program for community and volunteer action — Specific Activities stream program, you must:
Community organization or national network
Formal mandate from the Ministry
Meets general program criteria
What expenses are eligible under Government orientations financial support program for community and volunteer action — Specific Activities stream?
Implementation of government orientations in community and volunteer action
Action plans and government strategies
Targeted analysis and research
Measures to support workforce retention, job maintenance, and working conditions
Who can I contact for more information about the Government orientations financial support program for community and volunteer action — Specific Activities stream?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Government orientations financial support program for community and volunteer action — Specific Activities stream available?
The Government orientations financial support program for community and volunteer action — Specific Activities stream program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Government orientations financial support program for community and volunteer action — Specific Activities stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Government orientations financial support program for community and volunteer action — Specific Activities stream is a Grant and Funding