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PANAM recognition program

Supports non-profits providing activities for disabled individuals
City of Montreal (MTL)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : August 21, 2023
  • Closing date : September 30, 2023
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The PANAM Recognition Program (2023-2024) offers multi-year recognition to organizations, granting them access to city facilities like swimming pools and arenas, and providing training and support in sports, leisure, and culture. Additionally, it assists in promoting their programs. Organizations enjoy these benefits for three years.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : August 21, 2023
  • Closing date : September 30, 2023

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Montreal
  • Montréal
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Persons with Disabilities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
  • Sports
  • Other Recreation and Social Clubs
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • General public
  • People with disabilities
  • Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Municipal

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

The PANAM recognition program supports a diverse range of activities targeted towards engaging individuals of all ages living with disabilities in sports, recreational, and artistic ventures. Eligible activities must meet specific criteria based on the number of clients served, frequency, and total hours, allowing for flexibility in where they occur.

  • Running activity sessions for at least 50 clients, conducted at least five times.
  • Organizing a minimum of 5,000 activity hours, calculated by multiplying participants with activity duration.
  • Conducting eligible day camps, with a focus on non-day care services, up to a maximum of 35 hours per week.
  • Operating day centres with activities scheduled between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., considering around 40 weeks yearly.
  • Offering fitness center activities with eligible participation of two sessions per user per week.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

The eligible organizations for the PANAM Recognition Program are non-profit organizations that provide sports, recreational, and arts activities to individuals of all ages with limitations or disabilities, residing in Montreal. These organizations must serve the broader community rather than specific interest groups of their members.

Who is not eligible

This grant excludes certain organizations based on their affiliation and objectives, ensuring alignment with the program's mission focused on inclusive, recreational, and artistic activities for people with disabilities.

  • Associations and political parties
  • Religious associations
  • Organizations constituted for less than 12 months
  • Individual companies
  • Health facilities like CISSS and CIUSSS
  • Private and public educational institutions
  • Non-profit organizations serving special interests of their members
  • Organizations listed in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA)
  • Paramunicipal organizations
  • Union organizations
  • Professional orders
  • Joint-stock companies or corporations
  • Any organization whose mission or interests are incompatible with the program's objectives

Eligible expenses

The eligible activities under this grant focus on providing sports, recreational, and arts services to individuals with disabilities. These initiatives aim to ensure access and participation for more than 50 attendees, with a significant number of activity hours offered annually.

  • Activities conducted at least five times for a minimum of 50 participants.
  • Programs accumulating at least 5,000 hours of participant activities.
  • Eligible day camps, with specific activity schedules considered.
  • Day centres with activities within a defined timeframe.
  • Fitness centre activities with restricted frequency.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

  • Organizations benefit from recognition for three years under the PANAM Recognition Program.
  • The minimum financial support awarded is $2,000.
  • The program provides organizations with access to city equipment and facilities, training, advice, and support in program development.
  • Applications must be submitted via the GSS platform between specific dates, from August 21 to September 29, 2023.
  • There is a requirement for civil liability insurance policy with a minimum protection of $2 million for bodily injury and property damage.

Frequently Asked Questions about the PANAM recognition program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the PANAM recognition program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the PANAM recognition program?

The PANAM Recognition Program (2023-2024) offers multi-year recognition to organizations, granting them access to city facilities like swimming pools and arenas, and providing training and support in sports, leisure, and culture. Additionally, it assists in promoting their programs. Organizations enjoy these benefits for three years.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was September 30, 2023.

Who is eligible for the PANAM recognition program program?

To be eligible for the PANAM recognition program program, you must: Does your non-profit organization offer sports, recreational and arts activities to people of all ages living with one or more limitations or disabilities? Non-profit organizations must be recognized by the city for a period of 3 years. The organization must enable access to City equipment and facilities within availability limits.

What expenses are eligible under PANAM recognition program?

The PANAM recognition program supports a diverse range of activities targeted towards engaging individuals of all ages living with disabilities in sports, recreational, and artistic ventures. Eligible activities must meet specific criteria based on the number of clients served, frequency, and total hours, allowing for flexibility in where they occur. Running activity sessions for at least 50 clients, conducted at least five times. Organizing a minimum of 5,000 activity hours, calculated by multiplying participants with activity duration. Conducting eligible day camps, with a focus on non-day care services, up to a maximum of 35 hours per week. Operating day centres with activities scheduled between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., considering around 40 weeks yearly. Offering fitness center activities with eligible participation of two sessions per user per week.

Where is the PANAM recognition program available?

The PANAM recognition program program is available Montréal, Quebec.

Is the PANAM recognition program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

PANAM recognition program is a Other Support

Who are the financial supporters of the PANAM recognition program?

PANAM recognition program is funded by City of Montreal (MTL)

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