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Palîm

Leisure accompaniment funding for Montréal organizations

Offered by
ALTERGO

Record updated

Funding available
$ 4,950 - $ 49,500
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Organizations that offer leisure activities
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Overview

PALÎM supports municipalities on the Island of Montreal and legally constituted non-profit organizations through funding of up to $49,500 per organization to improve access to leisure accompaniment services. Eligible projects include Camp de jour and Physiquement actif activities, and the funding pays only accompanier salaries during supported leisure activities.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$49,500
Minimum funding
$4,950
Financing goals
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Obtain certifications or accreditations
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Train or support volunteers
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Montreal
  • Montréal
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Other Recreation and Social Clubs, Children and Youth Organizations, Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
People with disabilities
Scope
Local

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

PALÎM program guide updated

The PALÎM program guide now shows detailed eligibility documents, dates, and application requirements for 2026-2027.

See more

The PALÎM program guide now includes a fuller 2026-2027 version with explicit eligibility and application instructions, including required financial statements, proof of $2M civil liability insurance, letters patent, and an up-to-date Quebec enterprise register record. It also adds key program dates that were not shown in the older summary, including the information session on 17 February 2026, the application deadline on 31 March 2026, the camp de jour reporting deadline on 30 September 2026, the other activity reporting deadline on 28 February 2027, and the program end date on 31 March 2027.

July 31, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Organizations that offer leisure activities
  • Municipalities on the Island of Montreal or boroughs of the City of Montreal
  • Legally constituted non-profit organizations on the Island of Montreal with a Quebec enterprise number (NEQ) and a leisure mission or a mission serving people with disabilities

Who is not eligible

  • Individuals
  • Organizations in the health network or education network
  • Private businesses and organizations, including private for-profit organizations
  • Childcare centres, respite centres, and daycare centres
  • Parapublic organizations, professional orders, political organizations, union or employer organizations, religious or sectarian associations or organizations, and vacation camps

Eligible expenses

  • Salary of an accompanier during the leisure activities of the accompanied person and during the official hours of the activity

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Leisure activities with accommodation
  • Childcare services
  • Respite services
  • Accompaniment that is not in a leisure context
  • Any expense other than accompanier salary during the activity, including training and meetings for accompanier staff, activity preparation, travel time, and registration fees

Eligible geographic areas

  • Island of Montreal
  • Boroughs of the City of Montreal

Activities funded

  • Camp de jour without accommodation, including summer day camp, spring break day camp, winter or holiday day camp, and another day center for people 21 years old or younger
  • Physically active leisure activities that are not in a day camp format

How to apply

  • Step 1: Attend the mandatory information session
    • Register for the online session.
    • Participate on March 26, 2026, with camera on.
  • Step 2: Review the program guide and prepare documents
    • Read the PALÎM 2026-2027 guide carefully.
    • Prepare the required administrative documents.
  • Step 3: Complete the application form
    • Fill out the official PALÎM application form online.
    • Use the PDF version only for consultation.
  • Step 4: Send the application and supporting documents
    • Submit the form by March 31, 2026.
    • Email all required administrative documents to palim@altergo.ca.

Documents Needed

  • The PALÎM application form
  • Complete financial statements produced in 2025 or 2024: balance sheet, income statement, and retained earnings, compiled by an accountant
  • Proof of civil liability insurance of $2 million
  • Complete letters patent for the organization, required for a first PALÎM application or if the organization’s name, mission, or objectives have changed
  • Calculator(s), for a first PALÎM application or if the planned number of accompanier staff increases significantly

Selection criteria

  • Non-compliance with the conditions of a previous PALÎM edition will be considered during the analysis of the application

Processing and Agreement

  • An acknowledgment of receipt is sent only once the application form and required administrative documents are complete
  • If the file is incomplete or unclear, AlterGo contacts the responsible person and a reply is required within 5 working days
  • If AlterGo requests information or a document and receives no response after 2 attempts, or if a final report is not submitted, the request is treated as withdrawn and repayment of any amount already paid will be requested
  • An official PDF notice is sent by email once the government confirms the award
  • When the amount awarded is $10,000 or more, a funding agreement must be signed between the organization and AlterGo before any support can be paid

Additional information

  • PALÎM is part of volet 1 of the Programme d’aide financière au loisir des personnes handicapées (PAFLPH).
  • AlterGo Association acts as the coordinating organization for PALÎM.

Contacts

palim@altergo.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Palîm Program

What is the Palîm?

PALÎM supports municipalities on the Island of Montreal and legally constituted non-profit organizations through funding of up to $49,500 per organization to improve access to leisure accompaniment services. Eligible projects include Camp de jour and Physiquement actif activities, and the funding pays only accompanier salaries during supported leisure activities.

How much funding can be received?

Palîm Funds up to $49,500 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Palîm program?

To be eligible for the Palîm program, you must: Municipalities on the Island of Montreal or boroughs of the City of Montreal Legally constituted non-profit organizations on the Island of Montreal with a leisure mission or a mission serving people with disabilities Participation in the PALÎM information session is mandatory

What expenses are eligible under Palîm?

Salary of an accompanier during the leisure activities of the accompanied person and during the official hours of the activity

Who can I contact for more information about the Palîm?

You can contact ALTERGO by email at palim@altergo.ca.

Where is the Palîm available?

The Palîm program is available Montréal, Quebec.