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La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund
Youth funding for youth-focused projects in Quebec
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Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 100,000
Deadline
March 31, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Mille et UN Fund provides additional funding of up to $100,000 for youth-focused projects in Quebec. It supports crowdfunding campaigns for initiatives aligned with the Youth Action Plan, including employment, entrepreneurship, environment, culture, education, health, and citizenship.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Conduct research and development activities
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Tutoring workshops.
- Community educational gardens.
- Intercultural dialogue workshops.
- Physical activity programs in secondary schools.
- Artistic residency projects for emerging talent.
- Support programs for young entrepreneurs.
- Awareness conferences on substance use.
Documents Needed
- Organization mission
- Quebec Enterprise Registrar (REQ) number, if applicable
- Project description
- Project timeline
- Supporting documents or quotes, when requested
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- All types of project leaders across Quebec
- All types of Quebec businesses
Who is not eligible
- Municipal entities
- Government departments and agencies
- Financial services companies, including financial cooperatives
- Companies under bankruptcy or creditor protection
- Companies listed in the public contracts ineligibility registry
Eligible expenses
- Project-related staff compensation.
- Room rental, professional fees, and local travel, meals, and lodging in Quebec.
- Administrative, communication, and promotion costs linked to the project.
- Materials, equipment, and installation construction or upgrades.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Regular operating expenses.
- Costs for a project already funded.
- Expenses not directly related to the project.
- Taxes and professional fees above $200 per hour.
- Loss of income, loan repayment, and pre-campaign expenses, except campaign promotion costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Alignment with a specific Youth Action Plan objective.
- Positive impact and multiplier effect for youth.
- Project leader credibility and expertise.
- Ability to reach the target youth audience.
- Innovation, feasibility, and realistic execution capacity.
How to apply
- Step 1: Information session
- Watch the information session on crowdfunding and La Ruche.
- Step 2: Review FM1 policy
- Watch the FM1 info capsule and consult the policy document.
- Step 3: Discuss the project with La Ruche
- Speak with a La Ruche advisor for guidance and next steps.
- Step 4: Prepare the campaign page
- Create your account and draft the campaign page.
- Complete the required sections of the campaign page.
- Step 5: Submit the application
- Complete the online form and upload the required documents.
- Submit everything through the online application form.
- Step 6: Wait for the decision
- La Ruche sends the decision after review.
- The review period is approximately three to five weeks.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed by a committee against eligibility and selection criteria.
- Applicants receive a written decision, whether approved or refused.
- The analysis period is about three to five weeks, with extra time if changes are required.
- Payment is conditional on meeting program requirements and campaign success.
Additional information
- Applicants must have a Stripe account to launch a campaign.
- Project leaders must be 18 or older, unless a minor is sponsored by an adult.
- The campaign page content must be consistent with the application form.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund Program
What is the La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund?
The Mille et UN Fund provides additional funding of up to $100,000 for youth-focused projects in Quebec. It supports crowdfunding campaigns for initiatives aligned with the Youth Action Plan, including employment, entrepreneurship, environment, culture, education, health, and citizenship.
How much funding can be received?
La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund program?
To be eligible for the La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund program, you must:
Project must target youth aged 15 to 29.
Project must align with the Youth Action Plan.
Project must be clearly circumscribed.
What expenses are eligible under La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund?
Tutoring workshops.
Community educational gardens.
Intercultural dialogue workshops.
Physical activity programs in secondary schools.
Artistic residency projects for emerging talent.
Support programs for young entrepreneurs.
Awareness conferences on substance use.
Who can I contact for more information about the La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at info@laruchequebec.com or by phone at 418 286-0373.
Where is the La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund available?
The La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund is a Grant and Funding