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MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Youth Initiatives Fund
Financial support for youth projects in Abitibi-Ouest
Offered by
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Municipalities, municipal organizations, and band councils of Indigenous communities.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Youth Initiatives Fund of the Abitibi-Ouest RCM offers non-repayable assistance up to 90 % eligible expenses, up to 5 000 $ per project, to municipalities, municipal organizations, band councils, non-profit organizations and social economy enterprises in the territory to support youth projects. It funds fees, travel and communication.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Education projects.
- Employment projects.
- Projects related to social life, services for families and young people.
Documents Needed
- Youth Initiatives Fund application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities, municipal organizations, and band councils of Indigenous communities.
- Non-profit organizations.
- Social economy enterprises, excluding financial cooperatives.
Who is not eligible
- Financial cooperatives are excluded from eligible social economy enterprises.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, honoraria, or salaries directly related to the project.
- Travel and accommodation expenses for participants and resources involved in the project.
- Expenses related to communication and promotional activities, such as graphic design, social media, and printing.
- Room or equipment rental, purchase of supplies and materials, production of content and tools, as well as other expenses used exclusively to carry out activities intended directly for young people.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred for carrying out a project, but incurred before receipt of the official funding request.
- Capital expenditures for assets such as land, buildings, equipment, machinery, rolling stock, and any other expenses of the same nature.
- The portion of taxes for which the promoter receives a refund.
- Routine operating expenses or charges related to the organization's ongoing activities, as well as project administration costs.
- Expenses already funded by the Government of Quebec for the same project, and expenses not directly related to the project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Territory of the Abitibi-Ouest RCM.
- The 21 municipalities of the Abitibi-Ouest RCM.
- The 2 unorganized territories of the Abitibi-Ouest RCM.
Selection criteria
- Relevance of the project.
- Participation and mobilization of young people around the project.
- Expected outcomes and impacts of the project.
- Feasibility and quality of the project.
How to apply
- Complete the dedicated form with the help of a community development advisor.
Processing and Agreement
- Application files are scheduled to be reviewed in November, February and May, subject to the availability of financial resources.
- Should the resources be exhausted before one of these periods, the planned review will not be carried out.
- Additional review periods may be held, as needed.
- A project presentation must be given by the promoter or a representative of the organization to the committee, at an agreed time.
Additional information
- The program is non-recurring.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Youth Initiatives Fund Program
What is the MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Youth Initiatives Fund?
The Youth Initiatives Fund of the Abitibi-Ouest RCM offers non-repayable assistance up to 90 % eligible expenses, up to 5 000 $ per project, to municipalities, municipal organizations, band councils, non-profit organizations and social economy enterprises in the territory to support youth projects. It funds fees, travel and communication.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Youth Initiatives Fund Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Youth Initiatives Fund program?
To be eligible for the MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Youth Initiatives Fund program, you must:
The organization must do business in the territory of the Abitibi-Ouest RCM and have its head office in Quebec.
The project must be led by young people aged 12 to 35 years old or with their active participation.
The project must align with youth priorities and take place in the Abitibi-Ouest RCM.
What expenses are eligible under MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Youth Initiatives Fund?
Education projects.
Employment projects.
Projects related to social life, services for families and young people.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Youth Initiatives Fund?
You can contact MRC Abitibi-Ouest or by phone at 819 339-5671 poste 254.
Where is the MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Youth Initiatives Fund available?
The MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Youth Initiatives Fund program is available the province of Quebec.