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Prix Francine-Ruest-Jutras
Recognition of women in municipal leadership
Offered by
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
March 9, 2026
Opened February 2, 2026
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
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
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Download the application form.
- Fill in and sign the form with the candidate’s information.
- Include a letter of recommendation.
- Step 2: Submit the dossier
- Upload and send the completed application package through the online submission page.
- Step 3: Receive confirmation
- Wait for the confirmation email after submission.
- Contact the program manager if no confirmation is received.
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.
Contacts
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 9, 2026.
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 undefined
Who are the financial supporters of the Prix Francine-Ruest-Jutras?
Prix Francine-Ruest-Jutras is funded by Union of Quebec Municipalities (UQM)