OPEQ program eligibility

OPEQ wishes to provide eco-responsible computing equipment to the largest number of organizations.

To confirm whether your institution or organization meets the criteria below, contact our request center:
Phone: 1 877 617-6737, option 22
E-mail: demande@opeq.qc.ca

Important: the equipment must remain the property of the requesting institution.

FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES: the CLIC OPEQ program allows some individuals to buy computer equipment under certain conditions.

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Schools

All private and public schools accredited by the Ministry of Education may submit a request for computing equipment from OPEQ.

Example of projects:

Set-up a computer lab
Provide new tools for a classroom or a library
Use for robotics
Loan temporarily to youngsters with learning disabilities awaiting for technological assistance from the Ministry of Education
Equip classrooms to train adults on general or professional programs
Equip day care centers (homework assistance, play time, …)
Create mobile lab to train helpers and personnel

We offer high-performance equipment that is perfectly adapted to the needs of the current school clientele. Our refurbished equipment offers you the same benefits as a new system at a fraction of the price! All our equipment is guaranteed and our workshops offer custom configurations.

See catalog

Non-Profit Organizations (NPO)

Most non-profit organizations registered with the Quebec Enterprise Register (NEQ) are eligible.

Examples of organizations:

Day camps
Holiday camps
Senior association FADOQ
Youth community centers
Museums
Cultural organizations
Social organizations
Sports organizations
PACTE (Programme d’action communautaire sur le terrain de l’éducation)
HIFIS

See catalog

Non-Profit Day Care Centers

Examples of projects:

Help educators planning activities
Organize learning activities for the children
Help manage the day care center

See catalog

Home Based Day Care Centers

Examples of projects :

Help educators planning activities
Organize learning activities for the children
Help manage the day care center

See catalog

Note:

Laptops are not available for home based day care centers.
1 computer per 3 kids per year.
Can only be used by the kids of the day care.
Requests must be approved by your coordinator’s office.

Housing cooperatives (not-for-profit)

The equipment available in the catalog is for the use of the cooperative only and must remain the property of the cooperative. If a member of the cooperative wishes to acquire a computer, you must apply through the program for individuals: CLIC OPEQ program.

Projects examples:

Operations daily management (equipment belong to organization and not to individuals)
Internet coffee for residents
Formation activities for residents

Your COOP is already an OPEQ client

You can order directly from our catalog!

Your COOP is not an OPEQ client

You must fill the Eligibility COOP form, we will contact you after verifying your eligibility.

IMPORTANT:

You will also need to email us:

a copy of your housing cooperative’s charter;
a copy of your Articles of Constitution or Articles of Amendment.

The Articles of Constitution or Articles of Amendment are official documents issued by Direction des coopératives of the Government of Québec when registering your cooperative.

The Articles of Constitution or Articles of Amendment should state that the cooperative will not pay any dividents and will not pay interest on the preferred shares issued to members.

Librairies

Public libraries may request computing equipment from OPEQ by simply submitting an online request : see catalog.

Requests must be approved by an accredited city representative.

Individuals (CLIC OPEQ Program)

For low-income families:

The CLIC OPEQ program allows individuals to receive computer equipment under certain conditions.

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