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Subsidies and scholarships - leisure
Funding for leisure and sports projects in Quebec
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 125 - $ 300,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 23, 2026
Location
Laurentides, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers funding for leisure, sport, and physical activity projects in Quebec. It supports activities such as transport, youth infrastructure, recreational and sports infrastructure, and active living initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Minimum amount : 125 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 23, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Laurentides
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Sport, recreational, cultural, artistic, outdoor, and active leisure participation.
- Youth infrastructure projects.
- Recreational, sports, and outdoor infrastructure projects.
- Active transportation projects in urban areas.
- Schoolyard improvement projects.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations.
- Cooperatives.
- Municipalities and regional county municipalities.
- Schools and educational institutions.
- Indigenous organizations and communities.
Who is not eligible
- Private financial-sector companies.
- Financial cooperatives.
- Organizations listed in the public contracts ineligibility register.
Eligible expenses
- Transport and travel costs related to participation.
- Costs for construction, renovation, expansion, or site improvement of facilities.
- Costs for upgrading or bringing facilities up to standard.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- School transport projects of 99 km or less under the transport fund, where the school transport stream is exhausted.
- Sports camps and civil or school sports competitions under the school transport stream.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec.
- Laurentides.
Processing and Agreement
- Projects are reviewed through the relevant program or regional committee.
- Some programs are funded through a call for projects.
- Funding decisions depend on the program stream and selection process.
Additional information
- Some programs are coordinated or shared by Loisirs Laurentides.
- Several calls for projects are scheduled for 2026.
- One transport funding stream is already exhausted.
- Some programs are not currently open for applications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Subsidies and scholarships - leisure Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Subsidies and scholarships - leisure. 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 Subsidies and scholarships - leisure?
This program offers funding for leisure, sport, and physical activity projects in Quebec. It supports activities such as transport, youth infrastructure, recreational and sports infrastructure, and active living initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Subsidies and scholarships - leisure Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $300,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Subsidies and scholarships - leisure program?
To be eligible for the Subsidies and scholarships - leisure program, you must:
Project must match a funded leisure or sport stream.
Applicant must fit the program’s target group.
Quebec-based projects when required.
What expenses are eligible under Subsidies and scholarships - leisure?
Sport, recreational, cultural, artistic, outdoor, and active leisure participation.
Youth infrastructure projects.
Recreational, sports, and outdoor infrastructure projects.
Active transportation projects in urban areas.
Schoolyard improvement projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Subsidies and scholarships - leisure?
You can contact Loisirs Laurentides by email at sports@loisirslaurentides.com or by phone at 450-504-6080.
Where is the Subsidies and scholarships - leisure available?
The Subsidies and scholarships - leisure program is available Laurentides, Quebec.
Is the Subsidies and scholarships - leisure a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Subsidies and scholarships - leisure is a Grant and Funding