2023-2025 program for Financial contributions to the ecological transition
Montréal, QC, Canada
Support non-profit projects advancing urban resilience and sustainability.
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Grant and Funding
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- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
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- City of Montreal (MTL)
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Montreal's 2023-2025 Ecological Transition Program provides financial support to non-profits and cooperatives for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve climate resilience, and foster sustainable urban agriculture, emphasizing systematic change and community engagement.
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This grant is available to organizations with headquarters and operations specifically within the city of Montréal. The funding is intended to support local initiatives, ensuring projects are embedded within the Montréal community.
- Organizations with headquarters in Montréal.
- Entities operating within the boundaries of Montréal.
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$96,000
Launching a neighborhood composting program
$160,000
Launching a zero-waste grocery store initiative
$120,000
Implementing a community-based rooftop garden project
$240,000
Creating a comprehensive bike-sharing program for a neighborhood
$200,000
Establishing a green technology workshop for local entrepreneurs
$400,000
Developing residential energy efficiency retrofits for a neighborhood
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's organizational status, location, and legal standing.
- The applicant must be an NPO duly incorporated under Part III of the Companies Act (C.Q.L.R., c. C-38) or under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (S.C. 2009, c. 23), a cooperative incorporated under the Cooperatives Act (C-67.2), or an elementary or secondary school attached to a school service centre or school board in Montréal.
- The applicant must have its head office in Montréal and operate within the city boundaries.
- The applicant must be in good standing under all applicable laws.
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Eligible applicants for this grant include NPOs, cooperatives, and schools based in Montréal that aim to contribute towards ecological transition through projects focused on reducing GHG emissions, adapting to climate change, and improving community resilience.
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The grant program restricts certain types of entities from applying based on their nature or primary activities. These restrictions ensure funds are allocated to organizations that support ecological transition and community adaptation to climate change.
- Para-public organizations.
- Political, professional, and religious groups.
- Government agencies and organizations resulting from public-private partnerships.
- Organizations primarily focused on research activities.
- College- and university-level educational institutions.
- Private foundations and organizations mainly dedicated to redistributing funds to other NPOs.
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The Financial Contributions to the Ecological Transition program funds initiatives that align with Montreal's ecological and climate plans, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate change, and improve community resilience.
- Projects reducing the use of motorized transport and promoting active mobility, such as walking and cycling.
- Initiatives focused on transport electrification.
- Climate adaptation projects for lands, infrastructures, facilities, and communities in Montreal to withstand climate hazards.
- Projects enhancing community resilience and territorial equity in response to climate hazards, or improving a sense of safety in neighborhoods.
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Project alignment with the targets and strategic directions of the 2020-2030 Climate Plan, the 2021-2026 Urban Agriculture Strategy, and the 2020-2025 Zero-Waste Master Plan.
- Demonstration of high potential for replication or significant contribution to systemic change.
- Initiation of projects within 120 days of the signing of the Financial Contribution Agreement and completion by the end of 2025.
- Projects must be carried out within the boundaries of Montréal.
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- Step 1: Determine Eligibility
- Ensure that the organization is a qualifying NPO, cooperative, or school with its head office in Montréal.
- Verify that the project aligns with the ecological transition theme areas.
- Confirm that all other eligibility criteria are met.
- Step 2: Preparation of Documents
- NPOs and cooperatives: Prepare a completed application form, an up-to-date Board of Directors list, letters patent, general by-laws, latest financial statements, and a resolution from the Board authorizing the application.
- Schools: Prepare a completed application form, a detailed project description, project budget, and letters of commitment from partners.
- Both: Include a detailed project description with links to strategic plans, a project action plan, and a budget for each reporting year.
- Step 3: Submission of Application
- Compile all required documents.
- Follow the instructions outlined in the "Guide d'accompagnement."
- Submit the completed application and documents to the Bureau de la transition écologique et de la résilience.
- Step 4: Confirmation
- Await confirmation of receipt from the Bureau de la transition écologique et de la résilience.
- Keep a record of the confirmation for future reference.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The program encourages collaboration between various stakeholders, including businesses, governments, private parties, and residents, to ensure a comprehensive ecological transition.
Apply to this program
Funding for Ecological Transition Projects in Montréal
The City of Montréal is offering financial assistance to non-profit organizations (NPOs), cooperatives, and schools for ecological transition projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to climate change, and improving community resilience. This program, Financial Contributions to the Ecological Transition (PCFTE), encourages a city-wide shift towards sustainability through strategic and impactful local initiatives.
Detailed Insights into the PCFTE Grant Program
The Financial Contributions to the Ecological Transition (PCFTE) grant program is a progressive initiative by the City of Montréal that seeks to galvanize community efforts in tackling ecological challenges. With an allocated funding envelope of $600,000 for 2023, this program aims to support projects that deliver concrete actions in line with ecological transition goals. Specifically, the program is designed to facilitate ventures that highlight themes such as reducing GHG emissions, promoting active mobility, adapting the cityscape to withstand climate change, and enhancing local community resilience.One of the main goals of the PCFTE is to accelerate the ecological transition at various community levels by empowering not only businesses and governments but also private stakeholders and residents to participate in this critical movement. By pooling resources in such a collaborative manner, Montréal envisions a more environmentally resilient urban community.Eligible projects should be intricately linked to Montréal's strategic plans, including the 2020-2030 Climate Plan, the 2021-2026 Urban Agriculture Strategy, and the 2020-2025 Zero-Waste Master Plan. Such alignment ensures that initiatives fit within the broader ecological objectives of the city. The program places a strong emphasis on the potential for project replication or significant systemic change, thereby encouraging innovative solutions that could be adapted or extended beyond initial implementations.This grant not only provides the necessary financial backing—covering up to 75% of project costs or 50% of average organizational revenue—but also seeks to ensure timely execution and completion of supported initiatives. Projects are expected to commence within 120 days post the signing of the Financial Contribution Agreement, with completion targeted by the end of 2025. Such rigid timelines are set to ensure that the projects contribute actively and promptly to the city's ecological goals.Beyond monetary support, the PCFTE encourages a strategic approach to sustainable development, urging applicants to present detailed project descriptions, action plans, and budgets that clearly outline the connection to climate and urban agricultural strategies. This thorough application process helps in assessing the feasibility and potential impact of projects, thus ensuring that approved ventures can deliver real and measurable changes to Montréal’s ecological landscape.In summary, the PCFTE program is not only a funding opportunity but a call to action for organizations to partake in a collective effort towards a sustainable future. With a robust framework in place, it ensures initiatives do not just meet their ecological aims in isolation but contribute to a cumulative positive impact on the community. Organizations interested in making significant ecological strides are therefore encouraged to align their projects with the city's strategic plans and take advantage of this funding avenue to actualize meaningful environmental transitions in Montréal."
