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Québec Social Initiative Fund - FQIS
Funding for anti-poverty and social inclusion projects
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec
Overview
The program provides funding of up to $15 million per year to support efforts against poverty and social exclusion. It funds local, regional, and national initiatives, including new approaches, research, and community-focused projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec
- 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
- Anti-poverty and social inclusion initiatives.
- Community and social development projects.
- Prevention-focused initiatives.
- Work integration support for people far from the labour market.
- Structuring, experimental, and research projects related to poverty reduction.
Documents Needed
- Project description
- Expected results and impacts
- Implementation schedule
- Detailed funding request and use of funds
- Latest activity report and financial statements
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit legal persons
- Municipal organizations and regional county municipalities
- Cooperatives recognized as non-profits by Revenu Québec
- Indigenous councils and certain Indigenous organizations
- Research centres and institutions working on poverty reduction
Who is not eligible
- Government and para-government departments or organizations
- Educational and training institutions, except in specific cases
- Organizations whose activities are stopped due to a strike or lockout
- Organizations that do not meet the required integrity standards
Eligible expenses
- Planning, administration, monitoring, and evaluation costs for concerted action plans.
- Salaries for staff directly involved in implementing the funded agreement or initiative.
- Travel, accommodation, and meal expenses for participation in plan preparation.
- Direct project expenses needed to carry out approved initiatives.
- Administrative costs up to 10% of eligible expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs for work completed before approval.
- Debt financing or repayment of existing or future loans.
- Projects already completed or already funded by another program.
- Purchase or renovation of buildings, land, or transport vehicles.
- Overruns and costs tied to the regular operations of the organization.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed within the regional solidarity alliance or by the minister, depending on the funding stream.
- Selected initiatives are assessed against program priorities and selection criteria.
- Approved projects are formalized through a funding agreement.
- Payments are released according to the agreement and reporting requirements.
- Annual accountability reports are required to maintain funding.
Additional information
- Projects are implemented through regional solidarity alliances.
- Funding can last up to five years.
- Reporting is required on an annual basis.
- The program operates across all regions of Quebec.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Québec Social Initiative Fund - FQIS Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Québec Social Initiative Fund - FQIS. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Québec Social Initiative Fund - FQIS?
The program provides funding of up to $15 million per year to support efforts against poverty and social exclusion. It funds local, regional, and national initiatives, including new approaches, research, and community-focused projects.
How much funding can be received?
Québec Social Initiative Fund - FQIS Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Québec Social Initiative Fund - FQIS program?
To be eligible for the Québec Social Initiative Fund - FQIS program, you must:
Addresses poverty or exclusion
Aligned with local priorities
Submitted via regional alliance
What expenses are eligible under Québec Social Initiative Fund - FQIS?
Anti-poverty and social inclusion initiatives.
Community and social development projects.
Prevention-focused initiatives.
Work integration support for people far from the labour market.
Structuring, experimental, and research projects related to poverty reduction.
Who can I contact for more information about the Québec Social Initiative Fund - FQIS?
You can contact MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent by email at sacais@mess.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Québec Social Initiative Fund - FQIS available?
The Québec Social Initiative Fund - FQIS program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the Québec Social Initiative Fund - FQIS a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Québec Social Initiative Fund - FQIS is a Grant and Funding