Recognized organizations support
Non-profit organizations (NPOs) recognized by the Town under its Policy on the Recognition and Support of Non-Profit Organizations are eligible for services and support from the Municipality based on their recognition status.
To apply for recognized organization status, see the Organization Recognition section.
Types of support
The services and supports offered to recognized organizations fall into four categories:
Financial support
Depending on their recognition category, organizations may apply for three funding programs: operating financial support, project financial support, and financial support from the council’s discretionary budget.
For more details, please see the financial support application information:
Operating support
2025–2027 Program
2025–2027 Annual Budget Envelope
$170,000
Financial Support Application Form
Unavailable
Project support
Application dates
From September 29 to November 14, 2025
2026 Budget Envelope
$12,000
2026 Financial Support Application Form
Discretionary budget
Submission date
Throughout the year
Annually available budget envelope
$10,000
Application to be submitted by email to [email protected]
Rentals’ support
Depending on their recognition category, organizations may have free access to various Town-owned indoor or outdoor spaces. Reservation rates are specified in the municipal fees By-Law.
Professional support
Depending on their recognition category, organizations may receive support from the recreation, community life, and culture team in launching projects through advice and guidance.
All recognized organizations will be invited annually to a training session designed to support the management and/or development of their NPO based on identified needs.
All recognized organizations will also be invited each year to the volunteer recognition celebration organized by the Town.
Technical support
All recognized organizations have access to BFL Canada’s preferential rate for insurance coverage. This partnership is made possible through an agreement between the Union des municipalités du Québec (UMQ) and BFL Canada.
All recognized organizations have free access to equipment reservations and delivery for their public events.
Depending on their recognition category, organizations benefit from free promotion of their activities, events, and other services on the Tartre Park display board, community bulletin boards, and in the Town’s publications. All related terms will be provided to NPOs upon confirmation of their recognition status.