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Springboard for innovation
Funding for innovative pedagogy and student support projects in member schools
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
Up to 66% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Springboard for Innovation (Tremplin pour l’innovation) offers a total annual funding envelope of up to $60,000 to support FEEP member schools’ development and innovation projects in pedagogy and educational support aimed at improving educational success and school climate. Eligible activities include teacher release time (replacement costs), fees and per diems for external consultants, and partial travel cost compensation for team members travelling more than 50 km within Quebec to collaborate.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Up to 66% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Educational development and innovation projects that improve teaching, learning, or student support (pedagogy and educational supervision).
- School transformation initiatives (e.g., interdisciplinary approaches, co-development, differentiated instruction, project-based learning, integration of digital technologies, special pedagogical programs).
- Student well-being projects focused on mental and physical health, enjoyment of learning, socio-emotional skills, future skills, or executive functions.
- Targeted support projects for students with special needs, including transitions/alignment between education levels.
- Projects to improve learning quality and outcomes (e.g., French language quality—reading/writing/oral communication strategies, assessment of learning, staff induction and ongoing professional development planning).
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- FEEP member schools.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses and organizations that are not FEEP member schools (the fund is made available to schools that are members of the Federation).
Eligible expenses
- Costs to replace teachers participating in the project (teacher release time).
- Fees and daily allowances for external consultants.
- Partial reimbursement of travel costs within Québec for team members who must travel more than 50 km to meet the rest of the team.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Construction expenses
- Furniture purchases
- Computer equipment and software
- Internet connection costs
- Administrative costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec (travel expenses eligible only for trips of more than 50 km within Quebec).
Selection criteria
- Compliance with the program’s eligibility requirements (projects are first screened by an initial selection committee for conformity).
- Merit-based assessment by a second committee (including a recommendation on the funding amount, within the total funds available and according to the funding rules).
- Priority consideration for projects aligned with the fund’s priority topics (e.g., school model transformation; student mental and physical health; support for students with special needs; student engagement/joy of learning; socio-emotional skills; French language quality; transitions between education levels; learning assessment; staff onboarding and continuing professional development).
- Project quality factors that may negatively affect selection: unclear objective; weak/absent evaluation method; missing information or poor description of planned activities; budget that is vague or inflated and shows limited cost-optimization; project depends entirely on the grant and cannot continue beyond the funded year; limited potential benefits for other schools (lack of transferability/exportability).
- Project quality factors that may positively affect selection: clear improvement to teaching/learning or student support practices; novelty (or meaningful new elements vs. a prior project) and demonstrated leadership; strong staff participation and engagement; well-described expected results; at least one method to evaluate outcomes/impact; activities grounded in research on best practices; alignment with the Federation’s work plan; detailed budget maximizing local resources; sustainability beyond the funding period; results/products usable by other schools.
How to apply
1
Check project eligibility
- Confirm the project aims to improve the educational environment and/or school climate
- Ensure it is innovative, demonstrates leadership, and is based on best practices
- Plan for lasting, transferable impacts within FEEP schools
- Include partners’ engagement and a supervision and results evaluation mechanism
- Plan a financial contribution from the institution of at least 33% of total costs
2
Build an eligible budget
- Confirm the requested grant represents at most 66% of the total project cost
- Budget eligible expenses only (teacher replacement, external consultant fees, travel over 50 km in Québec)
- Exclude ineligible costs (e.g., construction, furniture, IT equipment/software, Internet, reference documents, photocopies, admin fees)
3
Draft the project presentation
- Prepare the project title
- Write a precise description (problem addressed, objective, final deliverable)
- Detail the implementation timeline and the results evaluation approach
- Describe the project’s outreach/transfer potential
- Produce a detailed budget
4
Submit the application form
- Complete the online application form
- Submit the application no later than March 20, 2026
5
Wait for selection decision
- Wait for the committee’s response on whether the project is selected
- Expect a response before May 6, 2026
6
Receive first payment
- Receive the first payment of 66% upon project acceptance
7
Submit the final report
- Submit the final report using the dedicated online form
- Respect the deadline: September 1, 2026 (cohort 2025–2026) or September 1, 2027 (cohort 2026–2027)
8
Receive final payment
- Receive the second payment of 33% after the final report is received
Processing and Agreement
- A first selection committee reviews submitted projects to confirm they meet the eligibility requirements.
- Eligible projects are then assessed by a second committee (FEEP pedagogy and special needs education members), which also recommends a funding amount within the available budget and funding rules.
- Applicants are notified of the decision in June.
- If approved, the grant is paid in two instalments: 66% upon acceptance and 33% after the final report is submitted.
- Approved projects must submit a final report to receive the last payment.
Additional information
- The fund was previously known as the Fonds d’aide au développement éducatif (FADÉ).
- An annual envelope of $60,000 is available, including $5,000 dedicated to regional initiatives.
- Selected projects are highlighted at the Innovation Awards Gala held at the National Assembly in Québec City (announced for May 6).
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Springboard for innovation Program
What is the Springboard for innovation?
Springboard for Innovation (Tremplin pour l’innovation) offers a total annual funding envelope of up to $60,000 to support FEEP member schools’ development and innovation projects in pedagogy and educational support aimed at improving educational success and school climate. Eligible activities include teacher release time (replacement costs), fees and per diems for external consultants, and partial travel cost compensation for team members travelling more than 50 km within Quebec to collaborate.
How much funding can be received?
Springboard for innovation Funds up to 66% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Springboard for innovation program?
To be eligible for the Springboard for innovation program, you must:
Applicant must be a FEEP member school.
School must contribute at least 33% of total project cost.
What expenses are eligible under Springboard for innovation?
Educational development and innovation projects that improve teaching, learning, or student support (pedagogy and educational supervision).
School transformation initiatives (e.g., interdisciplinary approaches, co-development, differentiated instruction, project-based learning, integration of digital technologies, special pedagogical programs).
Student well-being projects focused on mental and physical health, enjoyment of learning, socio-emotional skills, future skills, or executive functions.
Targeted support projects for students with special needs, including transitions/alignment between education levels.
Projects to improve learning quality and outcomes (e.g., French language quality—reading/writing/oral communication strategies, assessment of learning, staff induction and ongoing professional development planning).
Who can I contact for more information about the Springboard for innovation?
You can contact Federation of Private Educational Institutions (FEEP) by email at leblancc@feep.qc.ca.
Where is the Springboard for innovation available?
The Springboard for innovation program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Springboard for innovation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Springboard for innovation is a Grant and Funding