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Urban solidarity
Free design support for inclusive community spaces
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montréal, Quebec
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
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Montréal
- 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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Urban solidarity. 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 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 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