Platform
Consulting
Resources
Pricing
School’s Out Summer - Quebec - Canada
Open

School’s Out Summer

Supports summer enrichment programs for children facing barriers with public funding.
United Way British Columbia
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

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.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

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

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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.

Documents Needed

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

Eligibility

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.

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

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.

What is the School’s Out Summer?

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.

How much funding can be received?

School’s Out Summer Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the School’s Out Summer program?

To be eligible for the School’s Out Summer program, you must: Organizations serving targeted children from priority groups.

What expenses are eligible under School’s Out Summer?

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.

Who can I contact for more information about the School’s Out Summer?

You can contact United Way British Columbia by email at mayag@uwbc.ca.

Where is the School’s Out Summer available?

The School’s Out Summer program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the School’s Out Summer a grant, loan, or tax credit?

School’s Out Summer is a Grant and Funding

More programs like this