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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This recognition highlights an exceptional contribution to promoting the rights of disadvantaged people. It is open to nominations for work carried out in Quebec, including the network and public streams.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Recognition of an outstanding contribution to promoting the rights of disadvantaged people.
- Awarding a network-stream honour for work done within legal aid.
- Awarding a public-stream honour for long-term commitment to the cause.
Documents Needed
- Nomination form
- Cover letter
- Two letters of support
- Brief description of the candidate’s career and exceptional achievements
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals working in the legal aid network of Quebec.
- Individuals who have worked in the legal aid network of Quebec.
- Individuals whose public engagement has promoted the rights of disadvantaged people.
- Organizations may submit one or more nominations.
Who is not eligible
- People whose contributions did not take place in Quebec.
- People who do not meet the network-stream or public-stream profile.
- People who have already received the prize.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Exceptional contribution to the promotion of the rights of disadvantaged people.
- Work carried out over several years.
- For the network stream, service within the legal aid network and actions performed in that role.
- For the public stream, sustained commitment and exceptional work beyond the employment context.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the nomination file
- Fill out the nomination form.
- Prepare a presentation letter.
- Prepare two letters of support.
- Add a brief description of the nominee’s career and exceptional achievements.
- Step 2: Submit the nomination
- Send the complete file in writing to the Prix Robert-Sauvé committee at the Commission des services juridiques in Montreal.
- Step 3: Await review
- The committee reviews the nomination and may carry out additional checks.
- The applicant is informed of the result.
Processing and Agreement
- Nominations are reviewed by an annual three-member committee.
- The committee studies the files and may carry out checks.
- A recommendation to the Commission must be unanimous.
- Applicants are informed of the committee’s result.
- The final decision is made by the Commission des services juridiques.
Additional information
- The prize recognizes an exceptional contribution to the promotion of the rights of disadvantaged people.
- It includes two categories: the network stream and the public stream.
- The award may be granted posthumously.
- Applications remain valid for the next award cycle if not selected.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Prix Robert-Sauvé Program
What is the Prix Robert-Sauvé?
This recognition highlights an exceptional contribution to promoting the rights of disadvantaged people. It is open to nominations for work carried out in Quebec, including the network and public streams.
Who is eligible for the Prix Robert-Sauvé program?
To be eligible for the Prix Robert-Sauvé program, you must:
Contribution over several years.
Activities carried out in Quebec.
Meets the network or public stream profile.
What expenses are eligible under Prix Robert-Sauvé?
Recognition of an outstanding contribution to promoting the rights of disadvantaged people.
Awarding a network-stream honour for work done within legal aid.
Awarding a public-stream honour for long-term commitment to the cause.
Who can I contact for more information about the Prix Robert-Sauvé?
You can contact Legal Services Commission by email at info@csj.qc.ca or by phone at 514 873-3562.
Where is the Prix Robert-Sauvé available?
The Prix Robert-Sauvé program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the Prix Robert-Sauvé?
Prix Robert-Sauvé is funded by Legal Services Commission