Participation in the CIP

Need more information about the CIP? Everything you need is here!  

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Although the Collective Impact Project Impact has evolved considerably since its inception, this collective approach, unique to Montreal, represents a major step forward in community development and in the development of structuring responses to complex and urgent social issues. 

The initiatives supported by the CIP are defined collectively, including the voice of citizens, with the aim of improving living environments. 

To help you understand all the ins and outs of the project, you can consult the Phase 2 Guide, which explains the project's structure and objectives. 

Better understand the Collective Impact Project

Curious about a neighbourhood’s CIP journey?   

Today, many Montreal neighbourhoods are implementing a collective impact initiative in their communities to improve living conditions for their fellow citizens.   

If your neighborhood is interested in joining the CIP, we invite you to consult the Neighborhood Journey document to get a better understanding of the CIP neighborhood experience. 

You can also use this document as a handy checklist if you’ve already started on your CIP initiatives, for example, for your mid-year and end-of-year meetings or to apply for support options. 

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How to submit your proposal 

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To submit your initiative to Collective Impact Project, all you have to do is fill in the submission form according to the stage you wish to join, and send it by e-mail to pic@centraide-mtl.org after discussing it with Centraide and CIP advisors. 

There are three deployment stages for a CIP neighborhood. Funding varies at each stage.  

  • Preparation to implement an initiative and develop a deployment plan.

    Submission Form

  • Implementation and testing of a consolidation initiative or consolidation of an existing initiative.

    Submission Form

  • Roll-out of a well-structured initiative on a larger scale.

    Submission Form

*Filing dates for 2024-2025 are: October 11, 2024, January 24, 2025, March 21, 2025, May 9, 2025 and October 10, 2025.

**To see examples of our vision for change, click here.

Enhancing CIP skills and learning 

By becoming part of the CIP community, neighborhoods have access not only to financial support, but also to the support of external partners, who will help them strengthen their skills and learning in the following two areas: 

  • Coaching and consulting (If you would like to start a coaching and consulting program, please fill out the form below. For all other coaching requests, please write to Chantal Grandchamp at Dynamo).

  • Collective activities to strengthen their ability to act and create connections

Visit the menu of possibilities (complete offer) for the year 2024-2025.