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McConnell Foundation - Montréal Grants Program
Supports Montréal community-impact projects and select capital initiatives
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Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Charitable organizations and non-profits revitalizing heritage buildings for social-sector use
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Overview
Provides up to $1,000,000 over five years (up to 10%) to support Montréal-based initiatives with positive community impact. Funding supported major capital campaigns and heritage-building revitalization for social-sector use (e.g., financial models, space analysis, consulting, construction and renovation).
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Major fundraising campaigns for large capital projects (major campaigns)
- Revitalization of heritage buildings for use by the social sector
- Participation by hospitals, CISSS and CIUSSS in the Nourish Leadership program (greater Montréal area)
Documents Needed
- Short-form application
- Budgetary information
Sources and recorded changes
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Charitable organizations and non-profits revitalizing heritage buildings for social-sector use
- Hospitals, CISSS and CIUSSS in the greater Montréal area (for the Nourish Leadership program)
Who is not eligible
- Hospitals and healthcare centres seeking capital campaign support
Eligible expenses
- Costs to develop financial models (heritage-building projects)
- Space analysis costs (heritage-building projects)
- Consulting/consultancy fees (heritage-building projects)
- Construction and renovation costs (heritage-building projects)
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Funding requests for building purchase (heritage-building projects)
- Capital campaign support for hospitals and healthcare centres
Eligible geographic areas
- Montréal
- Greater Montréal area (Nourish Leadership participation)
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application package
- Complete the short-form application.
- Compile budgetary information.
Processing and Agreement
- Funding decisions were approved once a year in December.
- For current partners, existing funding agreements already underway continue as planned.
Additional information
- The Montréal funding stream has been closed and the funding portal will not reopen.
- Existing funding agreements already underway will continue as planned.
- Montréal funding decisions were approved once a year in December.
- Since 2021, the Foundation has invested and committed $20M through the Montréal Strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions about the McConnell Foundation - Montréal Grants Program Program
What is the McConnell Foundation - Montréal Grants Program?
Provides up to $1,000,000 over five years (up to 10%) to support Montréal-based initiatives with positive community impact. Funding supported major capital campaigns and heritage-building revitalization for social-sector use (e.g., financial models, space analysis, consulting, construction and renovation).
How much funding can be received?
McConnell Foundation - Montréal Grants Program Funds up to 10% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the McConnell Foundation - Montréal Grants Program program?
To be eligible for the McConnell Foundation - Montréal Grants Program program, you must:
Montréal-based project with community impact
Aligned with communities, reconciliation, or climate
Heritage projects: charity or non-profit
What expenses are eligible under McConnell Foundation - Montréal Grants Program?
Costs to develop financial models (heritage-building projects)
Space analysis costs (heritage-building projects)
Consulting/consultancy fees (heritage-building projects)
Construction and renovation costs (heritage-building projects)
Who can I contact for more information about the McConnell Foundation - Montréal Grants Program?
You can contact The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation (MCF).
Where is the McConnell Foundation - Montréal Grants Program available?
The McConnell Foundation - Montréal Grants Program program is available across Canada.
Is the McConnell Foundation - Montréal Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
McConnell Foundation - Montréal Grants Program is a Grant and Funding