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Supporting youth employment centers
Supports youth employment centers in empowering social and economic integration
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2024
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Supporting Youth Employment Centers grant offers up to $1,000,000 to support the operations and specific activities of recognized youth employment centers (CJE) and their networks in Quebec. Funding aims to assist young people aged 16 to 35 with social and economic integration through initiatives such as sustainable workforce entry, educational achievement, empowerment, access to health and social services, and eco-citizenship projects.
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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
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2024
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
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
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next steps
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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Support for young people aged 16 to 35 in their social, civic, and economic integration.
- Implementation of specific activities aligned with government priorities related to sustainable socio-professional integration, educational success for all, autonomy and access to health and social services, and ecocitizenship.
- Development and execution of local action plans addressing the needs of youth within the community.
- Participation and collaboration in local initiatives dealing with youth-related issues.
- Structuring projects that reinforce the sector of youth employment centers across Quebec.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Youth employment centers (Carrefours jeunesse-emploi - CJE) recognized by the Ministry
- Networks of youth employment centers in Quebec (Réseau des carrefours jeunesse-emploi du Québec - RCJEQ)
- Collectives of autonomous youth employment centers in Quebec (Collectif autonome des Carrefour jeunesse-emploi du Québec - CACJEQ)
Who is not eligible
- Organizations with less than twelve months of activity.
- Organizations whose activities are primarily political, partisan, religious, union-related, or professional in nature.
- Foundations mainly engaged in fundraising and redistribution of funds.
- Organizations registered in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
- Organizations that have failed to meet obligations from previous government funding within the past two years.
Eligible expenses
- General operating expenses such as local rental costs, telephony, office supplies, and technology infrastructure.
- Travel and accommodation expenses, provided they do not exceed public sector reimbursement guidelines.
- Salaries and wages related to the core operation and alternative services of the organization.
- Costs directly linked to implementing the local action plan, including activities supporting associative life, consultation and representation, volunteer support and supervision, and popular education.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- Annual financial and activity reports must be formally presented, if not adopted, at the annual general meeting of members.
- The support provided through this program may be revised each year based on compliance documentation and assessment criteria.
- Organizations denied support have the right to request a review of the decision within 30 working days, providing additional justification and documentation.
- Program rules and conditions apply from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027, after which they will be reviewed for renewal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Supporting youth employment centers Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Supporting youth employment centers. 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 Supporting youth employment centers?
The Supporting Youth Employment Centers grant offers up to $1,000,000 to support the operations and specific activities of recognized youth employment centers (CJE) and their networks in Quebec. Funding aims to assist young people aged 16 to 35 with social and economic integration through initiatives such as sustainable workforce entry, educational achievement, empowerment, access to health and social services, and eco-citizenship projects.
How much funding can be received?
Supporting youth employment centers Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **March 31, 2027**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Supporting youth employment centers program?
To be eligible for the Supporting youth employment centers program, you must:
Must be a recognized youth employment center (CJE) or group of CJEs
Must operate within the field of community action
Mission must align with supporting youth social and economic integration
What expenses are eligible under Supporting youth employment centers?
Support for young people aged 16 to 35 in their social, civic, and economic integration.
Implementation of specific activities aligned with government priorities related to sustainable socio-professional integration, educational success for all, autonomy and access to health and social services, and ecocitizenship.
Development and execution of local action plans addressing the needs of youth within the community.
Participation and collaboration in local initiatives dealing with youth-related issues.
Structuring projects that reinforce the sector of youth employment centers across Quebec.
Who can I contact for more information about the Supporting youth employment centers?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at sacais.pscje@mess.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Supporting youth employment centers available?
The Supporting youth employment centers program is available the province of Quebec.
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