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Grants to community organizations
Funding for innovative Jewish community initiatives
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Subventions aux organisations supports innovative community programs for Jewish organizations in Montreal and Quebec. It funds initiatives focused on vulnerable populations, Jewish identity and culture, and organizational capacity building.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
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
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Seniors
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Programs that support vulnerable populations
- Projects that strengthen Jewish identity and culture
- Organizational capacity-building initiatives
Documents Needed
- Proof of charitable status or explanation of operations without it
- Expected outcomes and evaluation approach
- Financial sustainability plan, if applicable
- Overall budget with projected revenue and expenses
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local Jewish community non-profit organizations
- Non-profit organizations serving a mainly Jewish population
- Federation CJA and affiliated organizations
Who is not eligible
- Applicants based outside Quebec
- Projects carried out outside Quebec
- Fundraising campaigns
- Student requests for living costs, research, or publications
- Film, book, or video production projects
Eligible expenses
- Program delivery costs
- Capacity-building expenses
- Community outreach costs
- Collaboration-related project costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects carried out outside Quebec
- Fundraising campaigns
- Student requests for living costs, research, or publications
- Film, book, or video production projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Montreal
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and only complete files are considered.
- The foundation may request additional information if needed to complete the review.
- Applicants receive an email acknowledgment after submission.
- A response is provided after the grant allocation process is completed.
- No individual feedback or application status updates are provided before the process ends.
Additional information
- The foundation may contact applicants if more information is needed for review.
- Applicants receive an acknowledgment by email after submission.
- No individual feedback is provided before the review process ends.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grants to community organizations Program
What is the Grants to community organizations?
Subventions aux organisations supports innovative community programs for Jewish organizations in Montreal and Quebec. It funds initiatives focused on vulnerable populations, Jewish identity and culture, and organizational capacity building.
How much funding can be received?
Grants to community organizations Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Grants to community organizations program?
To be eligible for the Grants to community organizations program, you must:
Local Jewish non-profit organizations
Innovative community programs
Serving Montreal’s Jewish community
What expenses are eligible under Grants to community organizations?
Programs that support vulnerable populations
Projects that strengthen Jewish identity and culture
Organizational capacity-building initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the Grants to community organizations?
You can contact The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (JCF) by email at grassroots@jcfmontreal.org or by phone at (514) 345-6414.
Where is the Grants to community organizations available?
The Grants to community organizations program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Grants to community organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Grants to community organizations is a Grant and Funding