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McConnell Foundation - Montréal Grants Program

Supports Montréal community-impact projects and select capital initiatives
The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation (MCF)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : May 15, 2026
Location
Canada

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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

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
Timeline
  • Closing date : May 15, 2026

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
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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

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)

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

Here are answers to the most common questions about the McConnell Foundation - Montréal Grants Program. 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 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?

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)

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

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