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Informed Youth Program — Stream 2: Production of Information Content
Support for youth-focused information content production
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 16, 2025
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
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
- 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
- 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 and social economy enterprises
- Indigenous organizations or committees
- College and university institutions
- Public libraries and community media
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
- Step 1: Register or update your Diapason profile
- Sign up as a client partner in the Diapason online service.
- Update your organization profile before submitting a new request.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Open a new Aide aux projets (Appel) request in Diapason.
- Enter the project description, objectives, team details, and financial information.
- Step 3: Attach the required documents
- Upload the mandatory forms and supporting documents requested by the program.
- Add a partner commitment letter if applicable.
- Step 4: Review and submit
- Check the summary page in PDF format.
- Confirm the information and submit the application through Diapason.
Processing and Agreement
- The Ministry reviews the application and may use external expertise.
- Only selected applications are funded within the available budget.
- If additional information is needed, the applicant is notified by email.
- A signed funding conditions document is required.
- The beneficiary must submit a final accountability report after the project ends.
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.
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.
Is the Informed Youth Program — Stream 2: Production of Information Content a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Informed Youth Program — Stream 2: Production of Information Content is a Partnering and Collaboration