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Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects
Strategic socioeconomic project support
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Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec City, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Wendake, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Non-profit organizations duly registered in the Quebec enterprise register.
See full eligibility
Overview
Soutien aux projets structurants provides up to 80% of eligible expenses to support non-profit organizations, recognized Indigenous communities, and municipal bodies in the Québec agglomeration and Wendake. It funds local projects, regional projects, and socio-economic recovery 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
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec City, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Wendake
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Local projects anchored in their community, aiming to improve socio-economic performance in the targeted territory and involving several partners.
- Regional projects addressing a recognized economic issue with significant and measurable economic impacts for one or more regional county municipalities in the Capitale-Nationale region.
- Socio-economic recovery projects covering all or part of the Québec agglomeration in one or more activity sectors.
- Projects resulting from regional consultation and mobilization.
- Projects contributing to Capitale-Nationale regional priorities, urban safety, the Québec agglomeration food system, or one of the City’s five sustainable development challenges.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations duly registered in the Quebec enterprise register.
- Recognized Indigenous communities or nations.
- Municipal organizations under article 5 of the Act respecting access to documents of public bodies and the protection of personal information, including the City of Québec.
Who is not eligible
- Social economy enterprises (non-profit organizations and cooperatives) that do not demonstrate sound democratic governance.
- Applicants not discharged from bankruptcy or companies listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts.
- Applicants that defaulted on obligations related to prior financial assistance from the City of Québec in the two years before the request, or that owe amounts to the City of Québec.
- Organizations that do not meet the high integrity expected of a recipient of public funds, or where a member of the National Assembly of Québec, a municipal elected official, or a family member would benefit from a related contract, agreement, or commission, or where a person subject to the Public Service Ethics and Discipline Regulation would benefit without complying.
- Applicants subject to other explicit conflict-of-interest or ethics restrictions tied to the FRCN delegation agreement.
Eligible expenses
- Administrative fees, including travel and meal expenses required for travel within the rates in force in the Quebec public service, postage or courier, bookkeeping and accounting, communications activities for consultations or to inform the competent authorities, office supplies, telecommunications and website maintenance, training, general insurance, dues and subscriptions, promotion, bank fees and interest, premises maintenance, room rental, and representation expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects with a discriminatory nature, controversial content, or reputational risk to the City of Québec.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec agglomeration: Québec, L’Ancienne-Lorette, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, and Wendake, or projects with direct and measurable impacts on these territories.
Selection criteria
- Quality and robustness of the responsible business model.
- Financial capacity of the applicant to complete the project and achieve its objectives.
- Viability and coherence of the project, including relevance, financial realism, and partners involved.
- Organizational management capacity and the project's distinctive and innovative character.
- Environmental, social and governance criteria, project impacts, and demonstrated need for financial assistance.
How to apply
- Step 1: Obtain the Application Form
- Download the funding application form for the "Support for structuring projects" stream from the official provider's website.
- Step 2: Prepare the Application Package
- Carefully review the instructions and document checklist provided in the application form.
- Gather all required supporting documents as indicated in the form.
- Complete the funding application form with detailed information about your organization and project.
- Step 3: Submit the Application
- Follow the submission instructions specified in the application form to send your completed application and all required documents to the funding provider.
- Ensure that your application is complete and meets all specified requirements before submitting.
Processing and Agreement
- Any amounts owing to the City of Québec will be deducted from the financial assistance during payments.
- This compensation may apply to taxes, contributions to an SDC, and fines resulting from infractions.
Additional information
- The call for applications is open on a continuous basis, with no specified deadline.
- Applicants must use the official funding application form, which specifies required documents and submission procedures.
- No minimum project cost is required to apply.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects Program
What is the Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects?
Soutien aux projets structurants provides up to 80% of eligible expenses to support non-profit organizations, recognized Indigenous communities, and municipal bodies in the Québec agglomeration and Wendake. It funds local projects, regional projects, and socio-economic recovery initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects program?
To be eligible for the Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects program, you must:
Non-profit organizations duly registered in the Quebec enterprise register.
Recognized Indigenous communities or nations.
Municipal organizations under article 5 of the Act respecting access to documents of public bodies and the protection of personal information, including the City of Québec.
What expenses are eligible under Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects?
Local projects anchored in their community, aiming to improve socio-economic performance in the targeted territory and involving several partners.
Regional projects addressing a recognized economic issue with significant and measurable economic impacts for one or more regional county municipalities in the Capitale-Nationale region.
Socio-economic recovery projects covering all or part of the Québec agglomeration in one or more activity sectors.
Projects resulting from regional consultation and mobilization.
Projects contributing to Capitale-Nationale regional priorities, urban safety, the Québec agglomeration food system, or one of the City’s five sustainable development challenges.
Who can I contact for more information about the Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects?
You can contact Quebec City by email at degp@ville.quebec.qc.ca.
Where is the Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects available?
The Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects is a Grant and Funding