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Social innovation for Montréal’s east end – Call for projects
Social innovation projects for Montréal's east end
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- Funding available
- $ 15,000 - $ 50,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Social innovation for Montréal’s east end – Call for projects is a Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions initiative that invests $1M in NPOs, social economy enterprises, and co-ops for projects in Montréal’s east end. It supports revitalization, attractiveness, and sustainable reindustrialization through social innovation projects, local development activities, and reindustrialization support.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $50,000
- Minimum funding
- $15,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 90%
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Montreal
- Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit, Social economy enterprise, Non-financial cooperative
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Local
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Availability timeline
2025
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations (NPOs)
- Social economy enterprises
- Co-ops
Who is not eligible
- Non-incorporated organizations
- Businesses, including sole proprietorships
- Municipalities
- Public organizations, including health and social service agencies, schools and school boards
Eligible expenses
- Costs directly related to the project activities and incurred during implementation, when deemed reasonable and essential by CED
- Wages associated with eligible activities
- Consultant fees
- Travel expenses
- Other costs incurred to carry out the eligible activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Construction, renovation or upgrading of infrastructure; development or enhancement of cultural, recreational or sports facilities
- Training-related projects; projects involving local services, such as direct care for individuals
- Projects essentially involving organizing and carrying out a fundraising campaign
- Research projects whose outcome is improved knowledge
- Setting up a fund to finance projects by businesses or organizations; debt refinancing; amortization expenses; purchase of an asset above fair market value; goodwill; non-essential costs not directly related to the project
Eligible geographic areas
- The area whose western boundary runs north-south along Papineau Avenue, from Rivière des Prairies to the St. Lawrence River
Activities funded
- Social innovation projects with a local economic development component
- Projects that meet the needs of local stakeholders in the area
- Projects fostering the revitalization and attractiveness of Montréal’s east end, including the launch and growth of businesses working mainly locally or regionally, asset development, and economic diversification initiatives
- Projects supporting the reindustrialization of Montréal’s east end, including technology adoption or adaptation, productivity improvements, expansion, supply-chain integration, and ecosystem building
How to apply
- Follow the instructions in Preparing to submit a financing application on the CED Client Space.
- Complete the online form and attach the requested documentation.
- Have a formally delegated signing authority complete and submit the application via the CED Client Space by noon EST on November 29, 2024.
Documents Needed
- Application form, duly completed and submitted by the signing authority
- Proposal (Appendix 1), in Word format with Arial 11 font, 8 pages maximum excluding appendices
- Detailed funding package and sources of funding for the duration of the proposal’s implementation (Appendix 2)
- Organization’s financial statements and annual reports for the previous two years, if available (Appendix 3)
- Organization’s financial projections for the coming year or covering the lifespan of the project (Appendix 4)
Selection criteria
- Organization’s roots in the area targeted by the call for projects
- Need met by the project and the scope of its economic benefits for local economic development in Montréal’s east end
- Credibility of the approach and stakeholder engagement
- Sustainability of the proposed project, including long-term economic viability
- Readiness to implement the project, organizational financial capacity, and presence of equity, diversity and inclusion factors and positive environmental impacts
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are considered compliant only if they are received by CED by the deadline and include all mandatory documentation.
- Projects must align with the objectives of the call for projects and meet the evaluation criteria.
- CED may ask social innovation experts for their insight regarding the projects.
- Selected projects may have access to structured assistance from the Maison de l’innovation sociale during implementation.
Contacts
Official sources
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Call for Projects Guide
Frequently Asked Questions about the Social innovation for Montréal’s east end – Call for projects Program
What is the Social innovation for Montréal’s east end – Call for projects?
Social innovation for Montréal’s east end – Call for projects is a Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions initiative that invests $1M in NPOs, social economy enterprises, and co-ops for projects in Montréal’s east end. It supports revitalization, attractiveness, and sustainable reindustrialization through social innovation projects, local development activities, and reindustrialization support.
How much funding can be received?
Social innovation for Montréal’s east end – Call for projects Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Social innovation for Montréal’s east end – Call for projects program?
To be eligible for the Social innovation for Montréal’s east end – Call for projects program, you must:
The organization must demonstrate roots in the targeted area.
The project must be a social innovation project with clear economic, social, and environmental benefits.
Organizations located elsewhere may be considered if the project takes place in the targeted territory.
What expenses are eligible under Social innovation for Montréal’s east end – Call for projects?
Costs directly related to the project activities and incurred during implementation, when deemed reasonable and essential by CED
Wages associated with eligible activities
Consultant fees
Travel expenses
Other costs incurred to carry out the eligible activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Social innovation for Montréal’s east end – Call for projects?
You can contact Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) or by phone at 1-800-561-0633.
Where is the Social innovation for Montréal’s east end – Call for projects available?
The Social innovation for Montréal’s east end – Call for projects program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Social innovation for Montréal’s east end – Call for projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Social innovation for Montréal’s east end – Call for projects is a Grant and Funding