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Youth Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program
Financial support to improve youth-focused infrastructure in Québec
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 300,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers non-repayable financial support of $50,000 to $300,000, covering up to 90% of total project costs, to improve youth-dedicated infrastructure in Québec. It funds projects such as construction, acquisition, renovation, expansion, redevelopment and code compliance work on facilities primarily serving young people aged 12 to 35.
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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
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-profit
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
- Construction or reconstruction of youth-dedicated infrastructure, including demolition of obsolete facilities.
- Acquisition of buildings or spaces to be used as youth infrastructure.
- Interior and exterior development or layout of existing youth facilities.
- Expansion, renovation, repair, refurbishment or conversion of youth spaces.
- Work to bring youth infrastructure up to current standards and regulations.
Documents Needed
- Completed project presentation form – PAFIJ 2026-2027.
- Project budget forecast template – PAFIJ 2026-2027.
- Applicant’s resolution template – PAFIJ 2026-2027 authorizing the application and designating a representative.
- List of board of directors members template, if applicable.
- Any additional documents specified in the 2026-2027 applicant’s guide.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations serving youth.
- Cooperatives.
- Social economy enterprises.
- Indigenous organizations and northern villages.
- Collectives of youth organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Cities and municipalities.
- Municipal organizations.
- Public bodies, including health and education network institutions.
- Childcare service establishments.
- For-profit businesses and organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Acquisition of an eligible youth infrastructure.
- Construction, reconstruction and demolition of obsolete existing infrastructure.
- Expansion and interior or exterior layout work.
- Renovation, repair, refurbishment or conversion of existing infrastructure.
- Work to bring infrastructure up to standards and code requirements.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations with their head office in Québec.
- Infrastructure located within the province of Québec.
Selection criteria
- Whether the applicant has not received funding in previous calls under this program.
- Urgency and critical nature of the proposed work.
- Importance of the needs of young beneficiaries and the local socio-economic context.
- Alignment of the organization’s mission with acting on youth, as defined in the Québec youth policy.
- Proportion of clientele composed of young people aged 12 to 35 and 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).
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?
This program offers non-repayable financial support of $50,000 to $300,000, covering up to 90% of total project costs, to improve youth-dedicated infrastructure in Québec. It funds projects such as construction, acquisition, renovation, expansion, redevelopment and code compliance work on facilities primarily serving young people aged 12 to 35.
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:
Eligible nonprofit, cooperative, social economy or similar organization.
Mainly serve Québec youth aged 12 to 35.
Registered and established in Québec for at least two years.
What expenses are eligible under Youth Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program?
Construction or reconstruction of youth-dedicated infrastructure, including demolition of obsolete facilities.
Acquisition of buildings or spaces to be used as youth infrastructure.
Interior and exterior development or layout of existing youth facilities.
Expansion, renovation, repair, refurbishment or conversion of youth spaces.
Work to bring youth infrastructure up to current standards and regulations.
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 4186438864.
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