This funding initiative supports community organizations and Indigenous-led groups in delivering summer enrichment programs to children aged 6-12 who face barriers to accessing quality summer programming. With funding up to $50,000, the program emphasizes social, emotional, health, and community engagement outcomes, fostering resilience, skills development, and summer learning recovery.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Supporting volunteer engagement

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Educational services

Location

Quebec

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Primary and Secondary Education
Other Education

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Provincial

Activities funded

Developing and implementing summer enrichment activities for children.
Organizing family engagement and community connection events.
Providing supportive services such as mental health or nutritional support during summer programs.
Training staff and volunteers to deliver inclusive, culturally sensitive activities.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 40,000

Launching a summer learning initiative to support children's education and resilience

Documents Needed

Project proposal, supporting documents such as letters of support, and program descriptions.

Eligibility

Organizations serving children aged 6-12 from priority populations, including Indigenous, Black, racialized, newcomer, refugee, low-income, those with neuro-diversity or physical disabilities.

Who is eligible?

Community organizations serving marginalized children and families.
Indigenous-led organizations and Land-based Nations.
Non-profit agencies involved in youth development and community services.

Who is not eligible

For-profit organizations not involved in community or Indigenous initiatives.
Organizations without a focus on children or family services.
Entities without sufficient capacity to deliver summer programs.

Eligible expenses

Program activities related to summer enrichment, family engagement, and community involvement.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Activities unrelated to summer programming or not targeting the specified children.
Expenses outside of approved project activities and timeline.
Infrastructure or maintenance costs unrelated to program delivery.
Activities not aligning with the core outcome domains such as business operations or administrative costs.
Funding for activities already supported by other public grants.

Eligible geographic areas

Applicants must operate within the geographic regions served by the funding organization, which includes local communities and Indigenous territories in specified regions.

Selection criteria

Alignment with the program goals and targeted population needs.
Demonstrated capacity to deliver summer activities effectively.
Clarity of the program proposal including objectives and outcomes.
Potential impact on children and families facing barriers.
Feasibility and sustainability of the planned activities.

How to apply

Create an account on the funding portal.Download and complete the program proposal template.Gather supporting documents such as project descriptions and support letters.Submit the completed application through the online portal.Await notification and follow further instructions if approved.

Processing and Agreement

Review of applications by the funding organization within a set timeframe.
Notification of approval or rejection to applicants.
Signatures of funding agreement to formalize the grant.
Disbursement of funds according to the agreed schedule.
Ongoing reporting and monitoring to ensure compliance with program requirements.

Additional information

Applicants are encouraged to submit their proposals early due to the competitive nature of the funding. Using the provided templates can streamline the application process.

Contacts

mayag@uwbc.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the School’s Out Summer Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the School’s Out Summer. 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.