Supporting organizations that get kids moving
Each year, the Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation supports organizations in their efforts to get children to be more active. Its reach extends across Quebec. By contributing financially to the implementation of programs that encourage vulnerable youth aged 4 to 17 to adopt an active lifestyle, the Foundation acts as a catalyst for impactful projects that help build more active, healthy, and inclusive communities.
Our mandate
Our donations program aims to provide financial support to community organizations throughout Quebec, in order to get youth active through projects and programs aligned with the Foundation's mission.
We support initiatives that improve access to sports and active recreational activities and target a clientele similar to ours: vulnerable children and teenagers aged 4 to 17.
Since its creation in 2000, the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation has provided $22 million to more than 1,000 charitable organizations working to improve the well-being of underserved children across Québec.
Initiatives we support
We support projects that promote the adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyle habits through physical activity, over the course of several weeks, months, or year-round.
Projects must:
- Have a direct and significant impact on a large number of disadvantaged youth aged 4 to 17;
- Implement preventive strategies addressing a priority need in an underserved youth community;
- Present a clear, structured action plan with measurable results.
Projects eligible for financial support
Examples of eligible requests through our grant program:
- Funding the purchase of a variety of sports equipment (skates, balls, rackets, skateboards, etc.);
- Providing free access to day camps for children from underserved communities or with special needs;
- Contributing to the purchase of equipment for inclusive playgrounds, motor skills courses or outdoor adventure structures;
- Supporting the implementation or offer of community-based sports, recreation and outdoor programs that encourage participation.
Apply for a grant
Eligible organizations can submit their application online. The submission period runs from September 15 to November 30 each year. Selected projects are announced the following spring.
By supporting projects rooted in their communities, the Foundation helps youth discover the joy of being active and build healthy habits that can last a lifetime.