philanthropic intention

Through its philanthropic partnerships, the J. Armand Bombardier Foundation seeks to strengthen the capacities of individuals, organizations and communities by taking into account various development factors (human, social, economic and cultural).

The Foundation focuses its efforts on the Greater Montréal Area, the Eastern Townships and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Please note: from April 16 to April 30, the Intent Form submission process will not be available, as we are at the end of the fiscal year.

NEW PHILANTHROPIC DIRECTIONS

The last year was an opportunity for in-depth reflection on the philanthropic orientations of the Foundation.

The result? A new, more global vision of community development, centered around capacity building (for individuals, organizations, and communities). Watch the presentation video here!

Inspired by the determinants of health, we have identified 10 factors that we believe are essential to the overall well-being of the community. For each of these factors, we have identified more specific philanthropic interests on which we would like to take action. Click on the petals!

Diversity

Promote equal opportunities for all people and fight against discrimination and prejudice.

Culture

Personnes qui dessinent une murale.

  • Promote access to arts and culture
  • Support the next generation of artists and cultural workers
  • Promote the arts and culture as tools for human and social development
Autonomy and dignity

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  • Promote food security and autonomy
  • Meet the basic needs of people with low incomes
  • Reinforce the autonomy of people through popular education
Active life

Femme portant des altères, un coeur et une ampoule.

  • Promote the socio-professional integration of people experiencing barriers to employment
  • Transfer of knowledge from teaching or research environments to the field
  • Promote social engagement
Education

  • Promote school retention for elementary and secondary students, in complementarity with the education system
  • Support the accessibility of university education and the quality of student experience
  • Support the accessibility and quality of the educational pathway for people with special educational needs
Living environments

Personnes dans une ville.

  • Bolster supported social housing
  • Support emergency housing for people experiencing homelessness or violence
  • Enable safe and dynamic living environments for all

 

Social support

  • Strengthen support networks for people who are isolated or vulnerable
  • Accompany people who are ill or disabled, as well as their family caregivers
Healthy behaviours

  • Raising awareness of healthy lifestyle choices
  • Support addiction treatment
Access to healthcare

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  • Promote access to healthcare for people experiencing barriers
  • Support psychosocial intervention for people at risk or in crisis
Knowledge development

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  • Research projects promoting collaboration between institutions or with field actors
  • Transfer of knowledge from teaching or research environments to the field
Capacity building

Promote equal opportunities for all people and fight against discrimination and prejudice.

Personnes qui dessinent une murale.

  • Promote access to arts and culture
  • Support the next generation of artists and cultural workers
  • Promote the arts and culture as tools for human and social development

personnes qui cuisinent ensemble

  • Promote food security and autonomy
  • Meet the basic needs of people with low incomes
  • Reinforce the autonomy of people through popular education

Femme portant des altères, un coeur et une ampoule.

  • Promote the socio-professional integration of people experiencing barriers to employment
  • Transfer of knowledge from teaching or research environments to the field
  • Promote social engagement

  • Promote school retention for elementary and secondary students, in complementarity with the education system
  • Support the accessibility of university education and the quality of student experience
  • Support the accessibility and quality of the educational pathway for people with special educational needs

Personnes dans une ville.

  • Bolster supported social housing
  • Support emergency housing for people experiencing homelessness or violence
  • Enable safe and dynamic living environments for all

 

  • Strengthen support networks for people who are isolated or vulnerable
  • Accompany people who are ill or disabled, as well as their family caregivers

  • Raising awareness of healthy lifestyle choices
  • Support addiction treatment

Médecin avec une patiente âgée

  • Promote access to healthcare for people experiencing barriers
  • Support psychosocial intervention for people at risk or in crisis

4 têtes reliées par des flèches et des ampoules

  • Research projects promoting collaboration between institutions or with field actors
  • Transfer of knowledge from teaching or research environments to the field

Click here for a detailed presentation of the development factors in PDF format and in html format.

The Foundation also manages three scholarship programs for specific target groups:

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