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La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund
Youth funding for innovative projects in Quebec focused on entrepreneurship
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Mille et UN Fund offers financial support of up to $100,000 to support projects that impact youth and target young people aged 15 to 29 in Quebec. The program aims to promote initiatives in various areas such as employment, entrepreneurship, the 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 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
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
- Mise sur pied d'ateliers de tutorat.
- Implantation d'un jardin communautaire pédagogique.
- Création d'ateliers favorisant le dialogue interculturel.
- Programme de mise en forme dans les écoles secondaires.
- Création d'une résidence artistique pour la relève.
- Offre d'accompagnement pour jeunes entrepreneurs.
- Conférences de sensibilisation sur la consommation de substances.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- All types of project leaders across Quebec
- All types of Quebec-based businesses must be registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec (REQ) if the campaign's objective exceeds $10,000
Who is not eligible
- Municipal entities.
- Departments and agencies of the government of Quebec or Canada.
- Companies directly or indirectly controlled by a provincial or federal government.
- Companies majority-owned by a state-owned enterprise.
- Companies under the protection of the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
- Companies listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts (RENA).
- Financial services companies, including financial cooperatives.
Eligible expenses
- Rémunération du personnel régulier du ou de la porteur·teuse de projet, en lien avec le projet soumis.
- Frais de location de locaux.
- Honoraires professionnels pour effectuer une tâche ou un service particulier.
- Frais de transport, de repas et d’hébergement à l’intérieur du Québec, lorsqu’ils sont nécessaires à la réalisation du projet, selon les barèmes en vigueur dans la fonction publique du Québec.
- Frais d’administration liés directement à la mise en œuvre du projet.
- Frais liés aux activités de communication et de promotion.
- Achat de matériel et d’équipement, ainsi que les frais liés à la construction ou à la mise à niveau d’installations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Projects from all over Quebec
Additional information
- The FM1 contribution is issued in two instalments: 80% after the payment phase, and 20% once the project is completed and reporting is validated.
- A survey for completion reporting is required within twelve months after the campaign ends, detailing the number of impacted youth and other project outcomes.
- Applicants must be 18 or older to create a Stripe account, necessary for campaign launch, or have adult sponsorship if younger.
- La Ruche imposes a 7% service fee on funds raised during the crowdfunding campaign.
- An additional 5% service fee is applied to the FM1 contribution value from the funds raised during the campaign.
- Stripe charges a transactional fee of 2.9% of contributions plus $0.30 per transaction.
- Applicant must not adapt their project solely to meet the FM1 objectives, and consistency between the campaign page and the application form is required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund. 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 La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund?
The Mille et UN Fund offers financial support of up to $100,000 to support projects that impact youth and target young people aged 15 to 29 in Quebec. The program aims to promote initiatives in various areas such as employment, entrepreneurship, the environment, culture, education, health, and citizenship.
How much funding can be received?
La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
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:
Open to all types of project leaders throughout Quebec.
Accessible to any type of Quebec business, which must be registered with the Quebec Enterprise Registrar (REQ) if the campaign objective exceeds $10,000.
Projects must address youth and primarily target young people aged 15 to 29, responding to at least one objective of the 2021-2024 Youth Action Plan.
What expenses are eligible under La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund?
Mise sur pied d'ateliers de tutorat.
Implantation d'un jardin communautaire pédagogique.
Création d'ateliers favorisant le dialogue interculturel.
Programme de mise en forme dans les écoles secondaires.
Création d'une résidence artistique pour la relève.
Offre d'accompagnement pour jeunes entrepreneurs.
Conférences de sensibilisation sur la consommation de substances.
Who can I contact for more information about the La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund?
You can contact Gouvernment 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