More stable funding for community organizations
Saint-François city councillor Isabelle Piché says Laval’s community organizations need more stable and predictable funding, following a motion discussed during Laval city council’s May 5 meeting.
According to a press release issued May 6 by Action Laval, Piché collaborated with fellow councillor Aline Dib on a proposal supporting the demands raised during the province-wide movement Le communautaire à boutte, which took place from March 23 to April 2.
The movement aimed to draw attention to the role of community organizations and the financial pressures many groups say they face.
A focus on mission-based funding
During the council meeting, Piché proposed an amendment emphasizing what she described as the importance of “mission-based funding” rather than project-by-project financing.
Mission-based funding generally refers to recurring operational funding that supports the overall activities and long-term mission of organizations, rather than temporary funding tied to specific projects or initiatives.
In the release, Piché stated that project-based funding keeps organizations in a situation of financial instability and limits their ability to focus on community needs.
Action Laval leader Achille Cifelli also stated that organizations require sustainable and predictable financial support to continue serving residents.
Community sector pressures highlighted
The issue of funding for community organizations has been raised repeatedly in Quebec in recent years, with many groups arguing that temporary funding models create staffing instability and make long-term planning difficult.
According to Action Laval, the party has previously raised the issue in a pre-budget brief submitted to Quebec’s minister responsible for the Laval region, Christopher Skeete, as part of the 2026-2027 provincial budget consultations.
The party says it intends to continue advocating for changes to the way community organizations are funded.
