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Loisir et Sport Montérégie — Transport Fund - QC - Canada

Loisir et Sport Montérégie — Transport Fund

Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports transportation costs for regional sports and cultural events

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : December 4, 2024
  • Closing date : January 30, 2025
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Closed

Overview

The Loisir et Sport Montérégie — Transport Fund provides up to $500,000 over ten years to reimburse transportation costs for interregional participation in sports, recreation, and cultural activities like ACLAM's "Secondaire en spectacle." Eligible activities include those organized by recognized provincial or national federations or organizations, with a minimum travel distance of 800 km for round trips.

Financing terms and conditions

The Transport Fund aims to alleviate transportation costs for participation in leisure and sports activities outside the Montérégie region. The financing modalities are structured to ensure efficient allocation of resources over a ten-year period.
  • A secure allocation of $500,000 spread over ten years to ensure continued support.
  • An annual envelope of $50,000 dedicated to reimbursing expenses for eligible interregional activities.
  • Funds distribution managed based on demand and available budget, with priority given to requests received first.

Activities funded

The Transport Fund supports participation in events outside Montérégie by covering transportation costs for certain cultural, leisure, and sports activities. Eligible projects must meet specific criteria related to transport distance and activity type.
  • Participation in sporting events recognized by a provincial or national federation.
  • Engagement in recreational activities that are part of a recognized national programming.
  • Cultural participation in ACLAM events such as "Secondaire en spectacle."

Eligibility

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific geographic and activity-based requirements.
  • The primary place of residence of individuals participating must be in the Montérégie region.
  • The activities must be interregional and take place within Quebec.
  • Eligible activities include those that are sports or recreational, recognized by a federation or provincial or national organization.
  • Cultural activities under ACLAM (Secondary in Performance) are also eligible.
  • The traveled distance must be at least 400 km one way, totaling a minimum of 800 km round trip.
  • Only road transport costs may be reimbursed, unless road transport is not possible.
  • Activities related to the Quebec Games are not eligible.

Who is eligible?

The Loisir et Sport Montérégie — Transport Fund is open to individuals or organizations located in the Montérégie region who are seeking financial assistance for transportation costs related to participating in sporting, recreational, or certain cultural activities outside the Montérégie area. Applicants must be associated with a recognized Quebec or national federation, or a national leisure organization and engage in interregional activities within Quebec. Notably, the primary residence of the applicants must be in Montérégie, and events such as the Quebec Games are not eligible.

Who is not eligible

This grant focuses on specific activities and requires applicants to meet particular criteria. Unfortunately, there is no detailed information provided regarding the types of companies or industries that are not eligible for this grant.

Eligible expenses

The Loisir et Sport Montérégie — Transport Fund covers specific transport expenses related to eligible activities.
  • Costs of road transport for events outside the Montérégie region.
  • Transport expenses for cultural activities under ACLAM (Secondaire en spectacle).
  • Reimbursement covers only when the travel distance is at least 400 km one way, 800 km round trip.

Eligible geographic areas

The Transport Fund prioritizes applications from organizations located within the Montérégie region. Eligibility is determined based on the applicant's primary residence or organizational base within this specified area.
  • Organizations and individuals residing in the Montérégie region.

How to apply

1

Verification of required documents

  • Consult the explanatory document to ensure a proper understanding of the terms of the Transportation Fund.
  • Prepare all necessary documents, including the duly completed application form.
  • Refer to the itinerary example if needed to plan the trip.
2

Filling out the application form

  • Download the application form available in PDF.
  • Complete all sections of the form accurately.
3

Submission of the request

  • Send the duly completed application form along with the required documents by email.
  • Use Antoine Lépine-Perreault's email address: alperreault@loisir.qc.ca.
  • Ensure that the application is submitted before the deadline of January 30, 2025, at 4 PM.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
  • The funding is managed by Loisir et Sport Montérégie over a minimum period of 10 years.
  • The grants are distributed until the annual fund of $50,000 is exhausted.
  • Requests are processed based on their order of arrival.

Contacts

alperreault@loisir.qc.ca
438-874-4023
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