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Source verified August 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 100,000
Deadline
March 31, 2027
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The FM1 is a joint initiative of the Secrétariat à la jeunesse du Québec and La Ruche that offers up to $100,000 for businesses of any type and all types of project leaders across Quebec. It helps propel youth projects and crowdfunding campaigns focused on employment, entrepreneurship, environment, culture, education, health, or 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
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
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, and 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?
- Businesses of any type.
- Any type of project leader, anywhere in Quebec.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants whose same project has already received another national public additional funding or support from the Secrétariat à la jeunesse.
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 are not eligible, except for the Volet éphémère FM1.
- Costs outside the circumscribed project are not eligible.
- Projects intended to raise money strictly to finance scholarships and redistribute them later are not eligible.
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
- Applications are analyzed continuously.
- If your application is approved, you can focus entirely on finalizing your campaign.
- If your application is approved, you can count on the support of a crowdfunding advisor.
Additional information
- The FM1 is a joint initiative of the Secrétariat à la jeunesse du Québec and La Ruche.
- Each of the 7 major axes includes 3 objectives.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund Program
What is the La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund?
The FM1 is a joint initiative of the Secrétariat à la jeunesse du Québec and La Ruche that offers up to $100,000 for businesses of any type and all types of project leaders across Quebec. It helps propel youth projects and crowdfunding campaigns focused on employment, entrepreneurship, environment, culture, education, health, or 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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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:
Projects must target youth aged 15 to 29 and have a youth impact.
Projects must meet at least one of the 7 axes of the Plan d'action jeunesse 2025-2030 and have a multiplier effect.
Projects must be new circumscribed projects with a defined start and end date and a financial objective.
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, and 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.