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Recreational access for people with functional limitations
Supports inclusive leisure activities for people with functional limitations
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : March 24, 2025
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : March 24, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Social Services
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- People with disabilities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Eligibility
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Where is the Recreational access for people with functional limitations available?
The Recreational access for people with functional limitations program is available Montréal, Quebec.
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
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)