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Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component
Funding for innovative social inclusion and employability projects
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Social and Community Initiatives Support Program – Social Initiatives Component offers non-recurring funding of up to $75,000 per year to support projects that promote social inclusion, improve living conditions for low-income individuals, and foster the employability of underrepresented or marginalized populations. Eligible activities include research, evaluation, training, and knowledge dissemination related to social initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- People with disabilities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research projects aimed at increasing social inclusion.
- Initiatives evaluating methods to improve the living conditions of individuals with low income.
- Training activities related to developing and maintaining employability for individuals distant from or underrepresented in the labour market.
- Projects focused on knowledge dissemination supporting social initiatives.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally constituted non-profit organizations
- Educational institutions recognized by the ministère de l’Éducation du Québec or the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses.
- Non-incorporated nonprofit organizations.
- Cooperatives (except family economy cooperative associations).
- Government ministries or agencies.
- Municipal organizations and regional county municipalities (MRCs).
- Organizations with partisan political, religious, union, or professional activities, as well as foundations focused mainly on fundraising and fund redistribution.
- Organizations listed on the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
- Organizations that have failed to meet obligations related to previous financial aid from the Ministry in the past two years after a formal notice.
Eligible expenses
- Necessary and directly related expenses for the execution of approved projects.
- Expenses for publishing and disseminating the results of research and evaluation projects.
- Salaries for human resources directly involved in implementing approved projects, provided wages are consistent with the organization’s usual rates for comparable positions and tasks.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- The financial support provided under this program is non-recurring and cannot be used for an organization's regular activities or core mission.
- The duration standards for this program apply until March 31, 2027, and may be revised afterwards.
- No review of the decision can be requested once a funding decision has been issued by the Ministry.
- Funded projects already supported by the Fonds d’aide à l’action communautaire autonome, in whole or in part, are ineligible for this program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component. 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 Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component?
The Social and Community Initiatives Support Program – Social Initiatives Component offers non-recurring funding of up to $75,000 per year to support projects that promote social inclusion, improve living conditions for low-income individuals, and foster the employability of underrepresented or marginalized populations. Eligible activities include research, evaluation, training, and knowledge dissemination related to social initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component program?
To be eligible for the Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component program, you must:
Must be a legally constituted non-profit organization or a recognized educational institution.
Project must focus on research, evaluation, training, or knowledge dissemination related to social initiatives.
What expenses are eligible under Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component?
Research projects aimed at increasing social inclusion.
Initiatives evaluating methods to improve the living conditions of individuals with low income.
Training activities related to developing and maintaining employability for individuals distant from or underrepresented in the labour market.
Projects focused on knowledge dissemination supporting social initiatives.
Who can I contact for more information about the Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at sacais.psisc@mess.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component available?
The Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Social and Community Initiatives Support Program (SCISP) – Social Initiatives Component is a Grant and Funding
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