Community Opportunity Fund
Bringing Your Community Projects to Life
April 2026 intake is now closed
Strengthening employment services for English-speaking communities across Quebec.
The Community Opportunity Fund, led by YES Employment + Entrepreneurship and funded by the Government of Canada, supports organizations across Quebec working to improve access to employment for English-speaking official language minority communities (OLMCs). Funding supports projects that deliver employment assistance activities to OLMC jobseekers in Quebec.
Who can apply:
Not-for-profit and registered charity organizations
Social enterprises delivering non-commercial employment services
Community-based organizations serving English-speaking minority communities
Indigenous organizations where English is the first official language
About the Fund
The Community Opportunity Fund supports organizations that deliver employment assistance services to Quebec’s English-speaking minority communities (OLMCs). Funding is available for projects that help job seekers improve job readiness, access services in their first official language, and connect to employment opportunities.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include:
- Non-profit organizations
- Social enterprises delivering non-commercial employment services
- Community organizations serving English-speaking minority communities
- Indigenous organizations serving communities where English is the first official language
Access the COF platform for full eligibility criteria. Please note that eligibility criteria may vary between calls.
Eligible Activities
To qualify, projects must include at least one eligible employment support activity, such as:
- Job search assistance (CV workshops, interview preparation)
- One-on-one counselling or case management
- Unassisted services (job boards, information sessions)
- Wraparound supports (mentorship, referrals, job retention)
Application Process
Applications will be submitted through SurveyMonkey Apply.
Full guidelines and templates will be available during our next intake. Sign up for our COF newsletter to stay updated.