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Prix Francine-Ruest-Jutras
Recognition of women in municipal leadership
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Prix Francine Ruest-Jutras recognizes excellence and leadership among women in municipal politics and local governance. It is open to municipal mayors, councillors, or wardens whose municipality is a member of the UMQ and who have completed at least one term.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Documents Needed
- Candidacy dossier
- Letter of recommendation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal mayors, councillors, or wardens
Selection criteria
- Exceptional or remarkable actions and achievements of the candidate.
- Leadership and innovative spirit.
- Significant contribution to the visibility of the candidate’s district, ward, borough, or municipality.
- Contribution to promoting women’s role in local governance.
How to apply
- Submit the candidacy dossier on the online submission page.
- Upload the candidacy dossier.
- Upload the letter of recommendation.
- Confirm the submission.
Processing and Agreement
- An independent selection committee of at least three people analyzes the submissions and recommends one winner.
- The winner is announced at the UMQ annual conference in 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Prix Francine-Ruest-Jutras Program
What is the Prix Francine-Ruest-Jutras?
The Prix Francine Ruest-Jutras recognizes excellence and leadership among women in municipal politics and local governance. It is open to municipal mayors, councillors, or wardens whose municipality is a member of the UMQ and who have completed at least one term.
Who is eligible for the Prix Francine-Ruest-Jutras program?
To be eligible for the Prix Francine-Ruest-Jutras program, you must:
The candidate must be a mayor, councillor, or warden.
The candidate’s municipality must be a member of the UMQ.
The candidate must have completed at least one term.
Who can I contact for more information about the Prix Francine-Ruest-Jutras?
You can contact Union of Quebec Municipalities (UQM) by email at mdgiguere@umq.qc.ca.
Where is the Prix Francine-Ruest-Jutras available?
The Prix Francine-Ruest-Jutras program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Prix Francine-Ruest-Jutras a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Prix Francine-Ruest-Jutras is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Prix Francine-Ruest-Jutras?
Prix Francine-Ruest-Jutras is funded by Union of Quebec Municipalities (UQM)