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Informed Youth Program — Stream 2: Production of Information Content
Support for youth-focused information content production
Offered by
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
November 2, 2026
Opened September 21, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports youth-focused journalism and information content production, with a maximum of $50,000 per project. It funds projects that create original information content for or by young people and help increase access to quality information.
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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 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All 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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Production of journalistic information content for young people
- Production of journalistic information content by young people
- Projects focused on current affairs of general public interest
Documents Needed
- Financial assistance application form in di@pason
- Project context and rationale form
- Activity implementation schedule
- Detailed budget forecasts
- Most recent financial statements, latest annual activity report, letters patent, the document Conditions for granting financial assistance duly signed and, if applicable, partner commitment letter
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organization.
- Cooperative established under the Cooperatives Act or the Canada Cooperatives Act, or a social economy enterprise.
- Indigenous organization or committee whose mission or mandate is to contribute to the development of the young people in their community.
- College or university educational institution, or independent public library and regional public library services center.
- Community media or general-interest or specialized news media, in print, digital, radio, or television.
Who is not eligible
- Primary and secondary schools
- Professional orders, unions, and political organizations
- Religious associations
- Municipal bodies
- Opinion media and municipal newspapers
Eligible expenses
- Labour costs, including benefits
- Subcontracting, fees, studies, and consulting
- Training, travel, equipment or premises rental, and material purchases
- Promotion and dissemination costs
- Administration and contingency costs within program limits
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Recurring costs and normal operating expenses
- Costs already supported by another Ministry program
- Debt financing, loan repayment, or a project already completed
- Land, building construction, or building expansion costs
- Personal expenses and donations to a foundation
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- All administrative regions of Quebec
Selection criteria
- Relevance of the project: 45%
- Quality of the project: 35%
- Expected impacts and reach: 20%
- Alignment with the program mission and youth audience
- Innovation, feasibility, and team expertise
How to apply
- Register in the di@pason system as a partner client or update your profile before submitting the application.
- In di@pason, choose New application, then Project assistance (Call) and Create.
- Fill out the financial assistance application form following the 5 prescribed steps.
- Attach the required documents in di@pason.
- Submit the application online on the dates determined each year by the Ministry.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is evaluated by the Ministry, which may call on external expertise.
- The Ministry may limit the number of applications selected in order to respect the budget envelope.
- Any project not meeting the two criteria for proceeding to analysis is automatically rejected and is not submitted for further analysis.
- If the file is incomplete, incomprehensible or based on inaccurate data, the applicant has 5 working days to correct or complete it; otherwise, the application becomes ineligible.
- By affixing its signature, the recipient accepts the terms and conditions of the financial assistance and enters into the financial assistance agreement.
Additional information
- Applicants must be registered in Diapason.
- A project partner may be required to confirm its commitment in writing.
- Applicants must keep their contact information up to date in Diapason.
- A final accountability report is required after the project ends.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Informed Youth Program — Stream 2: Production of Information Content Program
What is the Informed Youth Program — Stream 2: Production of Information Content?
This program supports youth-focused journalism and information content production, with a maximum of $50,000 per project. It funds projects that create original information content for or by young people and help increase access to quality information.
How much funding can be received?
Informed Youth Program — Stream 2: Production of Information Content Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is November 2, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Informed Youth Program — Stream 2: Production of Information Content program?
To be eligible for the Informed Youth Program — Stream 2: Production of Information Content program, you must:
Registered and active for at least one year
Head office and main activities in Quebec
Project targets youth aged 8 to 29
What expenses are eligible under Informed Youth Program — Stream 2: Production of Information Content?
Production of journalistic information content for young people
Production of journalistic information content by young people
Projects focused on current affairs of general public interest
Who can I contact for more information about the Informed Youth Program — Stream 2: Production of Information Content?
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 2: Production of Information Content available?
The Informed Youth Program — Stream 2: Production of Information Content program is available the province of Quebec.