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Supporting youth employment centers
Supports youth integration through community employment centers
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 program provides up to $1,000,000 per financial year to support the mission of recognized youth employment centers and specific activities. It funds initiatives that help young people aged 16 to 35 with social and economic integration in Quebec.
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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
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Support for youth social and economic integration.
- Activities aligned with CJE priority areas.
- Local action plans for youth-related needs.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Carrefours jeunesse-emploi (CJE)
- Réseau des carrefours jeunesse-emploi du Québec (RCJEQ)
- 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.
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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 program provides up to $1,000,000 per financial year to support the mission of recognized youth employment centers and specific activities. It funds initiatives that help young people aged 16 to 35 with social and economic integration in Quebec.
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:
Recognized CJE or grouping
Community action organization
Mission aligned with youth integration
What expenses are eligible under Supporting youth employment centers?
Support for youth social and economic integration.
Activities aligned with CJE priority areas.
Local action plans for youth-related needs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Supporting youth employment centers?
You can contact Government 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.