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Each year, the Port of Montreal supports organizations and projects that contribute to the social, economic, and environmental vitality of Montreal, Contrecœur, and First Nations communities. Through its Community Investment Program, the Port backs initiatives that make a real difference in people’s lives. On this page, you’ll find the eligibility criteria, the types of projects we support, and the steps to submit a funding request.
The organizations we support
The Port of Montreal supports about 50 organizations or projects each year, including the Antre-Jeunes de Mercier-Est youth services centre, the Sentier urbain vegetable garden, Jeunes musiciens du monde, and Colonie Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc.
Eligibility criteria for financial support
The organization must meet the following criteria:
- The organization has official status and a registration number as a non-profit organization or government agency or is an Indigenous organization
- The recipient of the request is a group of individuals (not a single individual)
- The organization demonstrates sound management and can provide audited annual financial statements upon request
- The organization agrees that the MPA may make public its association with the activity or organization
The organization must create a positive impact in at least one of these three sectors:
- Socio-economic development of Montreal, the Contrecœur region and/or our First Nations partners
- Support for seafarers and training in maritime trades.
- Protection of ecosystems and the energy transition.
The Port may also support partnerships and community-benefiting initiatives, including contributions to causes with strong social impact, support for partner organizations, or assistance for research projects related to port activities and their social or environmental impacts. Multi-year agreements may also be established with certain organizations.
However, the following organizations and initiatives are not eligible:
- Organizations that do not respect human rights
- Religious or political initiatives at any level
- Organizations already largely funded by the government, another major group, or by a private school or educational institution
- Building construction projects, except those aimed at improving the city–port interface
- Film or documentary projects
How to apply for support
To streamline the processing of requests, the Port has implemented a structured annual application process, which concluded this spring.
The following organizations received a donation from the Montreal Port Authority this year:
- Antre-Jeunes Mercier-Est
- Artère de l'Est
- Association chasse et pêche Contrecœur
- Centre d'action bénévole
- Chic Resto Pop
- Comité d'entraide de Verchères
- Comité ZIP des Seigneuries
- Cuisine collective Mercier-Hochelaga
- Escale Famille Le Triolet
- Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Foundation
- YMCA Foundation
- Fondation Rue des femmes
- Fondation Yvon Deschamps Centre-Sud
- Guybourg–Haig–Bauclerck Local Initiatives Fund
- Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary
- Jeunes marins urbains (Urban Young Mariners)
- Jeunes musiciens du monde (Young Musicians of the World)
- Maison des familles de Mercier-Est
- Maison des jeunes de Verchères
- Maison des jeunes MAGI Mercier-Ouest
- Maison des marins (Seafarers' House)
- Maison familles Joli-Cœur
- Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History
- Mohawk Nation
- W8banaki Nation
- Wendat Nation
- Perspectives jeunesse
- Ruelle de l'avenir
- Scouts Marins du Grand Montréal (Greater Montreal Sea Scouts)
- Sentier urbain
The next application period is scheduled for January 2027. This webpage will be updated throughout the year with details on the application process.
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