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Palîm

Funding for leisure accompaniment services
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 49,500
Timeline
  • Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec

Overview

This program provides up to $49,500 per organization to support accompaniment services in leisure activities. It targets day camps and other regular leisure activities for organizations in Montreal, with funding used for accompanier salaries only.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 49,500 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : March 31, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Location
  • Montreal
  • Montréal
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Persons with Disabilities

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Day camp accompaniment services
  • Regular leisure activity accompaniment services

Documents Needed

  • Completed PALÎM application form
  • Civil liability insurance proof of $2 million
  • Most recent financial statements
  • Letters patent, if applicable
  • Resolution if signing authority has been delegated

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Municipalities on the Island of Montreal
  • Montreal boroughs
  • Legally constituted non-profit organizations on the Island of Montreal

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit businesses
  • Individuals
  • Organizations outside the Island of Montreal

Eligible expenses

  • Salary costs for accompanier staff during leisure activities

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Training and meetings for accompanier staff
  • Activity preparation time
  • Travel time
  • Registration fees
  • Costs other than accompanier salaries during the activity

Eligible geographic areas

  • Island of Montreal
  • City of Montreal boroughs
  • Montreal-linked municipalities on the Island of Montreal

Processing and Agreement

  • Application is reviewed and evaluated by AlterGo
  • Funding agreement must be signed before the first payment
  • Final report is analyzed before the second payment
  • Payment depends on available funds

Additional information

  • AlterGo is the coordinating organization for the program.
  • The program is launched annually during the first quarter of the year.
  • Applicants must read the program guide before completing the form.
  • A mandatory information session is required to be eligible.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Palîm Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Palîm. 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 Palîm?

This program provides up to $49,500 per organization to support accompaniment services in leisure activities. It targets day camps and other regular leisure activities for organizations in Montreal, with funding used for accompanier salaries only.

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: Legally constituted organization Island of Montreal-based activities Mandatory information session

What expenses are eligible under Palîm?

Day camp accompaniment services Regular leisure activity accompaniment services

Who can I contact for more information about the Palîm?

You can contact ALTERGO by email at palim@altergo.ca or by phone at none.

Where is the Palîm available?

The Palîm program is available Montréal, Quebec.