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Urban solidarity
Free design support for inclusive community spaces
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers free design and planning support for community projects in Montreal. It supports equitable, inclusive, and socially impactful space improvements, including reconfiguration, concept plans, and early-stage feasibility work.
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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
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Housing
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Space redesign, reorganization, or creation for community use
- Non-structural layout and concept planning
- Pre-concept studies and feasibility work
- Partial renovation planning for community spaces
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Financial statements, if requested
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community organizations
- Citizen groups
- Social economy enterprises
Who is not eligible
- Projects requiring full architectural services with sealed plans
- Applicants outside the Island of Montreal
Eligible expenses
- Professional design and architecture support
- Planning and conceptual studies
- Coordination with construction or design professionals
- Affordable professional services for implementation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Full architectural services with sealed plans
- Materials and construction work
Eligible geographic areas
- Island of Montreal
Selection criteria
- Diversity of project location, typology, and social impact is favored.
- Projects must meet the stated admissibility criteria.
- ASFQ may decide the scope of services offered based on its capacity.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check eligibility
- Confirm your organization type and Montreal location.
- Make sure the project fits the program’s focus and your available resources.
- Step 2: Wait for a call for projects
- Applications are accepted during recurring calls announced by ASFQ.
- Follow ASFQ updates or newsletter announcements.
- Step 3: Complete the project form
- Submit the online form during the open call period.
- Receive an automatic acknowledgment after submission.
- Step 4: Review and follow-up
- Wait for the assessment after the call closes.
- If selected, respond to email and phone contact to plan the first visit.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the call closes.
- Eligible and complete requests receive a response within about 10 business days.
- Additional information may be requested during the review.
- Successful applicants are contacted by email and then by phone to arrange an initial site visit.
- Unsuccessful applicants are notified by email and may be referred to other resources.
Additional information
- The service is free for community projects in Montreal.
- Applications are accepted during recurring calls for projects, communicated 2 to 3 times per year.
- Selected organizations must take part in follow-up activities for self-evaluation and ASFQ communications.
- A fee of $150 is charged to open the file for retained requests.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Urban solidarity Program
What is the Urban solidarity?
This program offers free design and planning support for community projects in Montreal. It supports equitable, inclusive, and socially impactful space improvements, including reconfiguration, concept plans, and early-stage feasibility work.
Who is eligible for the Urban solidarity program?
To be eligible for the Urban solidarity program, you must:
Community or social economy applicant.
Project in Montreal.
Limited means for the project.
What expenses are eligible under Urban solidarity?
Space redesign, reorganization, or creation for community use
Non-structural layout and concept planning
Pre-concept studies and feasibility work
Partial renovation planning for community spaces
Who can I contact for more information about the Urban solidarity?
You can contact Architecture Sans Frontières International (ASFQ) by email at solidarite.urbaine@asf-quebec.org or by phone at none.
Where is the Urban solidarity available?
The Urban solidarity program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the Urban solidarity?
Urban solidarity is funded by Architecture Sans Frontières International (ASFQ)