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Informed Youth Program — Stream 1: Developing Critical Thinking
Support for youth media literacy projects
Last Update: May 31, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 16, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports projects that develop young people's critical thinking about media and information. It offers up to $50,000 per project for eligible activities such as project implementation, training, promotion, and reporting.
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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
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : October 16, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that develop young people's critical thinking about media and information.
- Projects focused on current affairs content of general public interest.
- New initiatives compared with the applicant’s existing activities.
Documents Needed
- Project context and justification form
- Project schedule
- Detailed budget forecasts
- Most recent financial statements
- Last annual activity report
- Letters patent
- Signed funding conditions document
- Partner commitment letter, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Social economy enterprises
- Indigenous organizations or committees
- Colleges, universities, and public libraries
Who is not eligible
- Primary and secondary schools
- Professional orders, unions, and political organizations
- Religious associations
- Municipal bodies
- Individuals operating sole proprietorships
Eligible expenses
- Labour costs, including benefits
- Subcontracting, professional fees, and consulting services
- Training, travel, promotion, and dissemination costs
- Equipment or space rental, and purchases of materials or equipment
- Administration and contingency costs within program limits
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Recurring operating expenses and normal business costs
- Costs already supported by another Ministry or government program
- Expenses incurred before the grant announcement letter is signed
- Debt financing, loan repayment, or projects already completed
- Land, building construction, expansion, fines, legal costs, donations, and personal expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministry and may be supported by external expertise.
- Only selected applications are funded within the available budget.
- If more information is needed, the application status changes to “In modification.”
- If approved, the applicant receives the payment schedule and funding conditions.
- A final report is required within 3 months after the project ends.
Additional information
- The project must be new compared with the applicant’s existing activities.
- A final accountability report is required after completion.
- The applicant must use the Diapason online system to submit and track the application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Informed Youth Program — Stream 1: Developing Critical Thinking Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Informed Youth Program — Stream 1: Developing Critical Thinking. 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 Informed Youth Program — Stream 1: Developing Critical Thinking?
This program supports projects that develop young people's critical thinking about media and information. It offers up to $50,000 per project for eligible activities such as project implementation, training, promotion, and reporting.
How much funding can be received?
Informed Youth Program — Stream 1: Developing Critical Thinking Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Informed Youth Program — Stream 1: Developing Critical Thinking program?
To be eligible for the Informed Youth Program — Stream 1: Developing Critical Thinking program, you must:
Registered and active in Quebec for 1 year
Project for youth aged 12 to 29
Youth and journalism expertise required
What expenses are eligible under Informed Youth Program — Stream 1: Developing Critical Thinking?
Projects that develop young people's critical thinking about media and information.
Projects focused on current affairs content of general public interest.
New initiatives compared with the applicant’s existing activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Informed Youth Program — Stream 1: Developing Critical Thinking?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at programmes-medias@mcc.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 888 380-8882.
Where is the Informed Youth Program — Stream 1: Developing Critical Thinking available?
The Informed Youth Program — Stream 1: Developing Critical Thinking program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Informed Youth Program — Stream 1: Developing Critical Thinking a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Informed Youth Program — Stream 1: Developing Critical Thinking is a Grant and Funding