Request for support
The FSAB accepts requests throughout the year. It is important to consult the eligibility criteria and the Our fields of action section before submitting a request.
Eligible organizations
To be eligible for a donation from Fondation Sandra et Alain Bouchard (FSAB), an organization must:
- Be incorporated, be recognized as a charitable organization and have a registration number with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Have an established board of directors and clear rules of internal management and administration
- Demonstrate sound and ongoing management
- Produce financial statements in accordance with recognized accounting standards for NPOs
- Be able to provide a charitable donation receipt for the full amount of the donation
Eligible requests
The eligibility criteria make it possible to establish whether a project fits with the objectives of the Foundation’s mission. Projects submitted must, among other things:
- Have a direct impact on a significant number of people
- Implement intervention strategies
- Make maximum use of volunteerism at all levels, both in terms of orientation and management and in terms of project implementation
- Rely on sources of revenue other than those of the FSAB for the implementation of the project
- Set realistic and measurable objectives based on the real needs of the population
- Control the different stages of the realization of its project
- Be able to identify and evaluate the results of its action
- Ensure sound financial management of the funds allocated to the project, in particular by establishing a detailed budget that the organization is able to manage rigorously
The support of the FSAB for intellectual disabilities and arts and culture can take the form of:
- One-time support for non-recurring projects allowing an organization to obtain the materials or resources needed to carry out a program
- Ongoing support for programs that work with clients within a well-defined framework and supported by an action plan demonstrating the relevance of the program and the partners involved
All requests must respond to the mission and values of the FSAB. It may happen that we exceptionally accept applications in other fields related to intellectual disabilities and arts and culture.
The FSAB mainly focuses on the greater Montreal area, with other contributions in the province of Quebec and exceptionally at the national
and international levels.
The FSAB favors organizations and initiatives with which it has an already
established relationship.
Ineligible requests
- Request from individuals or for individual projects
- Debt reduction campaign
- Political parties or parties with political activities
- For the construction of buildings
- Organizations whose activities are outside of Canada
We receive a large number of requests. Considering the budget made available to us each year, it is possible that we cannot accept your request, even if you meet the criteria. A written decision will be sent to you once the assessment is complete.