Closed
Source verified April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 49,500
Deadline
March 31, 2026
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Selection criteria
- Applications are evaluated before funding is awarded
- A final report is reviewed for the second payment
- Funding depends on the availability of program funds
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.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Palîm Program
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.
Where is the Palîm available?
The Palîm program is available Montréal, Quebec.