Recreational access for people with functional limitations

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Recreational access for people with functional limitations a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Recreational access for people with functional limitations is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Recreational access for people with functional limitations?

Recreational access for people with functional limitations is funded by City of Montreal (MTL)

Q: Who is eligible for the Recreational access for people with functional limitations program?

To be eligible for the Recreational access for people with functional limitations program, you must: • No eligibility for for-profit businesses; only non-profit organizations or cooperatives are eligible.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Recreational access for people with functional limitations?

You can contact City of Montreal (MTL).

Q: Where is the Recreational access for people with functional limitations available?

The Recreational access for people with functional limitations program is available the province of QC.

Last Update: September 3, 2025

Montréal, QC

Supports inclusive leisure activities for people with functional limitations

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : March 24, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

City of Montreal

Program status

Closed

Overview

The Recreational Access for People with Functional Limitations grant offers up to $2,343,900 over three years to support nonprofit initiatives that enhance access to leisure activities for Montreal residents with functional limitations. Eligible activities include offering inclusive leisure programs and providing accompaniment or daily assistance services to individuals requiring support.

Financing terms and conditions

Total available budget for this call for projects is $2,343,900, distributed as an annual budget of $781,300 over a 3-year period.

Activities funded

Projects that improve access to recreational activities for Montreal residents with functional limitations who require the presence of an accompanying person.
Initiatives by non-profit organizations specialized in serving individuals with auditory, intellectual, motor, visual, speech, language, mental health, developmental disorders, or autism spectrum disorders, reaching participants from at least 10 boroughs.
Inclusion-focused recreational programs open to the entire population, with specific support for participants with functional limitations needing accompaniment.
Specialized initiatives exclusively providing recreational support for individuals with functional limitations.
Programs that offer comprehensive daily living assistance to individuals with severe functional limitations who are not eligible for other day camps.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 99,000

Launch accessible art workshops for visually impaired adults

$ 331,000

Expand inclusive summer camp for teens with intellectual disabilities

$ 234,000

Implement adaptive sports sessions for youth with motor impairments

$ 187,000

Develop sensory-friendly theater for individuals with autism spectrum disorders

$ 125,000

Offer inclusive swimming classes with assistance for hearing impaired

$ 400,000

Provide daily living assistance for children with multiple disabilities

Eligibility

The applicant must be a non-profit organization recognized by the Registraire des entreprises du Québec, or a cooperative that pays no dividends or interest to members.
The organization must have its head office in Montreal or offer activities within the city of Montreal.
The board of directors must be democratically elected and primarily composed of Montreal residents acting on a volunteer basis.
The organization must hold an annual general meeting and be in good standing with government authorities and the City of Montreal.
The organization must possess civil liability insurance and demonstrate recognized expertise with the populations targeted by the project.

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations (NPOs) recognized by the Registraire des entreprises du Québec
Cooperatives not providing dividends or interest on member shares
Organizations specializing in leisure activities for people with functional limitations (auditory, intellectual, motor, visual, communication, mental health, developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders)
Organizations or their subsidiaries based in or offering activities within the City of Montreal

Who is not eligible

For-profit businesses are not eligible.
Organizations not officially recognized as non-profit (NPO) or cooperatives that do not distribute profits or interests to members.
Entities without a registered office or activities on the territory of the City of Montréal.
Organizations lacking a democratically elected board primarily composed of Montréal residents.

Eligible geographic areas

Organizations with their head office located within the City of Montreal.
Organizations providing activities on the territory of the City of Montreal.

How to apply

Confirm organizational eligibility

Verify your organization is a recognized non-profit or eligible cooperative
Confirm legal constitution and appropriate charter objectives
Ensure your registered office or activities are within Montreal
Hold annual general meetings and maintain compliance with government requirements
Have proper civil liability insurance and expertise with the target population

Validate project eligibility

Ensure your project aligns with one or both program axes
Check if your project fits PANAM recognition or Accompagnement Loisir (regular, specialized, or surspécialisé stream)
Verify your service coverage (e.g., clientele from at least 10 boroughs for PANAM)

Compile required documentation

Gather your completed CIALM 2025-2027 application form (Excel version, signed)
Prepare your last completed activity report
Prepare your last completed financial report
Obtain your certificate of civil liability insurance and endorsement
Assemble letters patent and their updates, if applicable, and board resolution authorizing the signatory

Final review of application

Ensure completion and signature of all necessary documents
Double check that all required attachments are present

Submit application by email

Send the completed application and supporting documents by email before the March 24, 2025 deadline at noon

Await selection committee results

Wait for an email confirmation regarding the status and next steps of your request
Your project will be assessed by a selection committee

Additional information

The total available budget for this call for projects is $2,343,900, allocated over three years.
Successful applicants will be notified about the decision process by email.
Selected projects must be carried out between April 1, 2025, and December 31, 2027.
A selection committee will evaluate the submitted projects that meet the eligibility criteria.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Recreational access for people with functional limitations Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Recreational access for people with functional limitations. 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 Recreational access for people with functional limitations?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Recreational access for people with functional limitations?

Projects that improve access to recreational activities for Montreal residents with functional limitations who require the presence of an accompanying person. Initiatives by non-profit organizations specialized in serving individuals with auditory, intellectual, motor, visual, speech, language, mental health, developmental disorders, or autism spectrum disorders, reaching participants from at least 10 boroughs. Inclusion-focused recreational programs open to the entire population, with specific support for participants with functional limitations needing accompaniment. Specialized initiatives exclusively providing recreational support for individuals with functional limitations. Programs that offer comprehensive daily living assistance to individuals with severe functional limitations who are not eligible for other day camps.