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Grassroots Grants
Funding for innovative grassroots community projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Grassroots Grants provide up to $5,000 for innovative projects that need start-up funding. The program supports initiatives that respond to emerging community challenges, pilot new programs, or address urgent needs within the Montreal Jewish community and Quebec.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Responding to emerging community challenges
- Piloting new programs
- Addressing urgent community needs
- Supporting innovative start-up projects
Documents Needed
- Proof of charitable status or CRA number
- Evaluation approach for expected outcomes
- Plan for financial sustainability, if applicable
- High-level budget using the provided template
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Grassroots organizations within the Jewish community
- Non-profit Jewish communal organizations or institutions
- Organizations serving a predominantly Jewish population
- Federation CJA and affiliated organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside Quebec
- Projects carried out outside Quebec
- Organizations seeking operating support or deficit coverage
- Applicants requesting capital campaigns or standard conference funding
Eligible expenses
- Start-up costs for innovative projects
- Capital project costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital campaigns
- Operating budgets or deficit coverage
- Projects carried on outside Quebec
- Conferences, except possible leadership development cases
- Student living costs, research, or publishing support
- Film, book, or video production
Eligible geographic areas
- Greater Montreal
- Other cities in Quebec with a Jewish community
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the grant committee.
- A response is issued after the full allocations process is completed.
- Applicants are not updated during the assessment process.
- No individual feedback is provided until the review is finished.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Each year of funding requires a renewed application.
- No meetings are normally held before, during, or after the selection process unless requested by the Foundation.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grassroots Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Grassroots Grants. 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 Grassroots Grants?
Grassroots Grants provide up to $5,000 for innovative projects that need start-up funding. The program supports initiatives that respond to emerging community challenges, pilot new programs, or address urgent needs within the Montreal Jewish community and Quebec.
How much funding can be received?
Grassroots Grants Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Grassroots Grants program?
To be eligible for the Grassroots Grants program, you must:
Innovative start-up project
Serves Jewish community in Montreal or Quebec
Specific program funding only
What expenses are eligible under Grassroots Grants?
Responding to emerging community challenges
Piloting new programs
Addressing urgent community needs
Supporting innovative start-up projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Grassroots Grants?
You can contact The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (JCF).
Where is the Grassroots Grants available?
The Grassroots Grants program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Grassroots Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Grassroots Grants is a Grant and Funding