Entente Canada – Québec
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The Entente Canada – Québec is a Federal/Provincial funding agreement whereby the Federal government transfers funds to the provinces to financially support projects originating in post-secondary minority language educational establishments. In each province the provincial government manages the awarding of the funds through Calls for Proposals. The principle focus of this particular granting agency is to fund projects that ameliorate, support or create new pedagogical tools, structures or designs.
Who can apply for ECQ funding?
ECQ funding is intended for post-secondary institutions, CEGEPs and Universities, operating in the minority language of the province.
At Dawson College, faculty and staff who have projects that meet the criteria for the grant are eligible to apply.
What kind of projects get funding from the Entente Canada Québec?
Last year, the Living Campuses’ – Sustainable Dawson initiatives worked in collaboration with Heritage College to bring Honey Bees to the College, this project was funded by an ECQ financial award.
If you would like to know more about Sustainable Dawson please follow the link, or take a look at this video.
The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship was also granted funds to run a variety of programming (academic and extra-curricular), as well as the beginning stages of the iCMtl project in collaboration with Cegep Vieux-Montréal
These are only two examples of the types of projects that received funding from the ECQ.
Where can I find more information on the ECQ program?
There are three resources available to you:
1. The Entente Canada – Québec website
2. The Dawson College Sharepoint ECQ Grants Management Site
3. The Internal Coordinator, Diana Rice, drice@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Where do I apply for funds?
All applications for Entente Canada-Québec must go through the Sharepoint ECQ Grants Management Site. This new system is designed to streamline the application process, track the resources that will be required for the implementation of the projects and assist in remitting final reports.
To start a new proposal, click on Proposals on the left hand side tab, then click on +New Item. In ECQ Documents, you will find a blank copy of the newest Call for Proposals application. Be sure to complete all sections in the Sharepoint new proposal section, including attaching your completed application form.
For a complete guide check out The How to Guide ECQ Grants Management System.
All completed applications will be vetted by the Internal Coordinator who will then submit them for final approval from the Academic Dean.
