Call for mutualization projects

Agencies must send their activity report, financial statements and letter of intent by email to: [email protected].

• The name of the agency that is coordinating the mutualization initiative.
• The name of the other agencies involved in the project.
• A description of the project: project rationale; steps taken and future steps; and the challenges and opportunities for both the agency and the population served.
• A cost estimate.

Agencies can share different types of resources:

• Services: An agency may extend its services to another agency to reach more clients.
• Human resources: Two or more agencies could share a human resource to supplement part-time work and improve working conditions.
• Equipment and technology: Tools, vehicles or equipment could be loaned or leased to different agencies. Use of the same IT support resource or IT service.
• Expertise and knowledge: Provide training to multiple agencies on subjects that they all have an interest in or the sharing of a knowledge transfer platform.
• Facilities: Buildings and spaces used by multiple agencies.

The rationale for the project must be a resource issue that has already been identified and for which mutualization looks like a possible solution.

Each accepted project will receive a personalized bank of support hours from an external expert.

Led by an external resource, the community of practice will let agencies discuss and exchange practices with other agencies that are also working on mutualization projects.

We are currently speaking to potential resources in this area.

Centraide has an envelope of $700,000 to support these projects. The amount for each project may vary depending on its scale, feasibility, and presumed impact.

Each project can last a maximum of 18 months. However, the project duration may also be based on your needs and the availability of the support person.

You will have to provide a statement of actual expenditures at the mid-point and end of your project. You are also expected to participate in a focus group as part of the community of practice, which will help document the lessons learned.

• Staff expenses (salaries and employment costs)
• Fees for professional services
• Equipment and supplies directly related to the mutualization project
• Travel expenses
• Project equipment
• Training and events
• Administrative costs

• Expenses incurred before January 20, 2025.
• Any purchases of buildings or space or real estate expenses.

• There must be an existing rationale for the mutualization project.
• The project must have the potential for transformation and impact.
• The project will also be evaluated in terms of territorial equity.
• The project must be part of a community development program OR be related to one of Centraide of Greater Montreal’s areas of action.
• The proposed project must be feasible, i.e. It can be implemented within a reasonable timeframe and at a reasonable cost.
• The proposed project is viable over the long term.

• For young people’s present and future success
• For decent living conditions
• For inclusive communities
• For a strong and cohesive social fabric
  Learn more at: https://www.centraide-mtl.org/en/mission-and-areas-of-action/

• Community development is a holistic, integrated approach in which social, economic, cultural, and environmental dimensions are addressed in an interconnected way without emphasizing one area over the others.
• Community development involves the cooperation of citizens, community agencies, institutions (municipal, health, education), companies, and other stakeholders involved in these issues.
• This term therefore refers to people’s ability to come together and act collectively.

The letters of intent will first be reviewed and analyzed according to the eligibility criteria. A second analysis phase will be done with Centraide’s planning and social development advisors to prioritize projects that are in line with Centraide’s priorities and its desire to allocate funds equitably. The third phase will be done in partnership with the agency providing support.