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Pilot Project to Promote Participation of Children with Specific Needs in Community Playgroup Activities
Funding for inclusive community playgroup strategies
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Pilot Project to Promote Participation of Children with Specific Needs in Community Playgroup Activities provides funding to test strategies that support children’s participation and assess their outcomes. Eligible costs include training-related expenses, staff salaries for implementation, and materials used exclusively for a child with specific needs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Strategies to develop staff skills and knowledge.
- Strategies to create collaboration mechanisms with external support or expertise.
- Strategies to adapt work organization and the environment to better support participation.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Project proposal
- Financial report
- Activity report
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Autonomous community organizations supported under volet 1 of the community playgroup funding program.
Eligible expenses
- Training-related costs, including replacement staff.
- Salaries for personnel implementing the strategies.
- Equipment or materials used exclusively for a child with specific needs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Professional service fees such as speech therapy or occupational therapy.
- Costs replacing responsibilities of another partner, including the health and social services network.
- Payments or compensation to members of the organization, including volunteers.
Selection criteria
- Relevance of the proposed strategy.
- Quality of the application.
- Diversity of projects to meet pilot objectives.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form available on the Ministry website
- Fill out the official form for the pilot project.
- Step 2: Send the application by email
- Transmit the completed form to programmes.famille@mfa.gouv.qc.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are analyzed and ranked based on relevance and quality.
- Diversity criteria are then applied to finalize selections.
- The Ministry notifies applicants in writing of acceptance or refusal.
Additional information
- The Ministry will inform applicants in writing of acceptance or refusal.
- Selected strategies are assessed for relevance, quality, and diversity.
- The project runs from fall 2023 to March 31, 2025.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Pilot Project to Promote Participation of Children with Specific Needs in Community Playgroup Activities Program
What is the Pilot Project to Promote Participation of Children with Specific Needs in Community Playgroup Activities?
The Pilot Project to Promote Participation of Children with Specific Needs in Community Playgroup Activities provides funding to test strategies that support children’s participation and assess their outcomes. Eligible costs include training-related expenses, staff salaries for implementation, and materials used exclusively for a child with specific needs.
How much funding can be received?
Pilot Project to Promote Participation of Children with Specific Needs in Community Playgroup Activities Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Pilot Project to Promote Participation of Children with Specific Needs in Community Playgroup Activities program?
To be eligible for the Pilot Project to Promote Participation of Children with Specific Needs in Community Playgroup Activities program, you must:
Community organization funded under volet 1.
Must meet program requirements throughout the project.
Must keep required insurance and safety compliance.
What expenses are eligible under Pilot Project to Promote Participation of Children with Specific Needs in Community Playgroup Activities?
Strategies to develop staff skills and knowledge.
Strategies to create collaboration mechanisms with external support or expertise.
Strategies to adapt work organization and the environment to better support participation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Pilot Project to Promote Participation of Children with Specific Needs in Community Playgroup Activities?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at programmes.famille@mfa.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 855 336-8568.
Where is the Pilot Project to Promote Participation of Children with Specific Needs in Community Playgroup Activities available?
The Pilot Project to Promote Participation of Children with Specific Needs in Community Playgroup Activities program is available across Canada.
Is the Pilot Project to Promote Participation of Children with Specific Needs in Community Playgroup Activities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Pilot Project to Promote Participation of Children with Specific Needs in Community Playgroup Activities is a Grant and Funding