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Youth Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program
Funding for youth infrastructure improvements in Québec
Offered by
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 300,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Non-profit organizations registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Programme d’aide financière aux infrastructures jeunesse offers non-repayable contributions of $50,000 to $300,000, covering up to 90% of eligible costs, to eligible Québec organizations for infrastructure mainly serving youth aged 12 to 35 across Québec. Supported projects include construction, acquisition, and renovation of youth facilities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Acquisition of eligible youth infrastructure.
- Construction or reconstruction, including demolition of obsolete infrastructure.
- Interior and exterior fit-out or redevelopment.
- Expansion, refurbishment, renovation, or conversion.
- Code-compliance work on eligible youth spaces.
Documents Needed
- A completed project presentation form.
- A project budget forecast.
- A resolution authorizing the application, from the band council for an Indigenous community or the board of directors for other applicants.
- Proof that the applicant owns, leases, or holds emphyteusis rights for the property, or a formal commitment to obtain that right; tenants must also provide a letter from the owner confirming the work can be carried out.
- Supporting documents, including the board member list if applicable, letters patent and general bylaws, the latest annual report, the latest audit, at least two photos of the infrastructure and work site, and at least one contractor or other quote supporting project costs.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec.
- Cooperatives and social economy enterprises registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec.
- Indigenous organizations, including eligible nonprofits, public bodies, cooperatives, or other bodies representing one or more nations or communities with exclusively or mainly Indigenous governance.
- Northern villages under the Loi sur les villages nordiques et l’Administration régionale Kativik.
- Collectives registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec as non-profit organizations, mainly composed of eligible nonprofits and acting as the managers and operators of the project infrastructure.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals.
- Businesses and for-profit organizations.
- Cities, municipalities, and municipal bodies.
- Public bodies, including health and social services organizations, educational institutions, ministries, and other government bodies named under the Loi sur l’administration financière.
- Organizations listed in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics, organizations in default of previous Québec government funding obligations, political, activist, union, or religious organizations, and specified childcare service establishments.
Eligible expenses
- Real estate transactions other than land acquisition.
- Professional fees such as surveying, laboratory work, architecture, engineering, environmental studies, project management, legal, accounting, finance, and communications.
- Construction, fit-out, and renovation costs, including materials, labour, equipment, furniture, and site work.
- Fixed equipment and other project costs such as permits, transport, temporary arrangements, net taxes, artwork, moving, and temporary rental during the work.
- Eligible planning fees for design, cost estimates, supervision, project management, and related net taxes.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations with their head office in Québec.
- Infrastructure located within the province of Québec.
Selection criteria
- Whether the applicant did not receive funding in a previous call under the program.
- The urgency of the proposed work.
- The importance of the needs of young beneficiaries and of the socio-economic environment.
- Whether the applicant’s mission is oriented toward youth, as defined in the Politique québécoise de la jeunesse.
- Whether at least 75% of the clientele is aged 12 to 35, and the regional representativeness of selected projects.
How to apply
- Step 1: Consult Program Documentation
- Review the 2026-2027 applicant’s guide to understand all eligibility criteria and requirements.
- Confirm that your organization, infrastructure and project meet the program conditions.
- Step 2: Prepare Application Forms
- Complete the project presentation form – PAFIJ 2026-2027.
- Fill in the project budget forecast template – PAFIJ 2026-2027.
- Complete the applicant’s resolution template authorizing submission and designating a representative.
- Prepare the list of board of directors members template, if applicable.
- Step 3: Compile Full Application Package
- Gather all required forms and supporting documents specified in the applicant’s guide.
- Verify that the information is complete and consistent across all documents.
- Step 4: Submit Application by Deadline
- Send the complete project application so it is received no later than March 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
- Use the transmission method indicated by the program (as specified in the applicant’s guide or on the program webpage).
Processing and Agreement
- The program confirms receipt of the file, reviews eligibility, assesses project relevance against the prioritization criteria, and communicates the decision to the applicant.
- At the end of the selection process, all applicants who submitted a project are informed of the decision by email.
- If approved, the applicant signs a funding agreement; before signature, the beneficiary must provide any applicable updated budget, updated schedule, tender documents, acquisition confirmation, required authorizations, and other documents requested by the Secrétariat à la jeunesse.
- The funding agreement sets out the parties’ requirements and the eligible expenses.
- Each beneficiary must provide accountability reporting and progress updates on the work in accordance with the funding agreement.
Additional information
- Projects must be completed within a maximum of 18 months following the signing of the financial assistance agreement.
- This call for projects (2026-2027) is the sixth edition of the program.
- Project intent submissions are accepted until March 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
- A webinar is offered to present the call parameters and answer applicants’ questions.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Youth Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program Program
What is the Youth Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program?
The Programme d’aide financière aux infrastructures jeunesse offers non-repayable contributions of $50,000 to $300,000, covering up to 90% of eligible costs, to eligible Québec organizations for infrastructure mainly serving youth aged 12 to 35 across Québec. Supported projects include construction, acquisition, and renovation of youth facilities.
How much funding can be received?
Youth Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $300,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Youth Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program program?
To be eligible for the Youth Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program program, you must:
Be an eligible nonprofit, cooperative, social economy, Indigenous, northern village, or youth collective applicant.
Mainly serve Québec youth aged 12 to 35 and have a mission aligned with at least one youth policy objective.
Be headquartered in Québec, active for at least two years, and registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec.
What expenses are eligible under Youth Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program?
Acquisition of eligible youth infrastructure.
Construction or reconstruction, including demolition of obsolete infrastructure.
Interior and exterior fit-out or redevelopment.
Expansion, refurbishment, renovation, or conversion.
Code-compliance work on eligible youth spaces.
Who can I contact for more information about the Youth Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at infrastructure@jeunesse.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 643-8864.
Where is the Youth Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program available?
The Youth Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Youth Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Youth Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program is a Grant and Funding