How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $100000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund?

Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund is funded by Tourisme Montréal

What are Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund's eligibility criterias?

Festivals and events must be currently funded by the Programme d'aide aux événements, festivals et expositions muséales (PAEF) or Tourisme Montréal's program for hosting national and international sports events for the 2024 editions. Festivals and events must operate within the territory of the city of Montreal, even if the event location changes. Festivals and events must take place outdoors and benefit tourism.

Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund

Last Update: January 24, 2025

Montréal, QC

Tourism Montreal's emergency climate change adaptation fund

Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $100,000
Up to 90% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Grant Providers

Tourisme Montréal

Status

Open

Overview of the Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund program

The Emergency and Climate Change Adaptation Fund, established by Tourisme Montréal, aims to provide up to $100,000 in financial support to outdoor festivals and events in Montreal facing unforeseen climate challenges that lead to significant financial losses due to cancellations or postponements. Eligible activities include costs related to event rescheduling, logistical changes, and damages incurred due to extreme climate impacts.

Financing terms and conditions

The Emergency and Climate Change Adaptation Fund provides structured financial support to mitigate unforeseen financial impacts on eligible festivals and events. Assistance is tailored to address specific financial needs arising from climate-related disruptions.

Financial assistance covers up to 90% of eligible project costs, with a maximum support of $100,000 per festival or event.
Funding is provided through contributions disbursed in two installments; an initial urgent payment of 85% upon agreement signing, and the remainder upon fulfilment of specific conditions.
Funds must be used only for costs that are not recoverable through insurance or other sources.
Repayment of financial assistance is required if costs are subsequently covered by insurance.
Eligibility for reimbursement is contingent on the beneficiary demonstrating efficient use of funds and adherence to financial management requirements.

Eligible projects & activities

The Emergency and Climate Change Adaptation Fund supports festivals and outdoor events in Montreal facing unexpected climate challenges. The eligible activities focus on mitigating financial losses and adapting operations to adverse weather conditions.

Financial relief for complete or partial event cancellation or postponement due to unforeseen climate issues.
Coverage for logistical and operational adjustments necessary for event relocation within Montreal.
Addressing irreversible equipment damage resulting in event cancellation.
Compensation for lost revenue due to extreme climate challenges.
Funding for consulting fees related to climate risk management and meteorological expertise.
Additional wage costs incurred due to extreme weather conditions.

Eligibility criteria of the Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund program

The eligibility for the Fonds d'Urgence et d'Adaptation aux Changements Climatiques grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.

Festivals and events must have been cancelled, postponed, or relocated.
Festivals and events must already be funded by the Programme d'aide aux événements, festivals et expositions muséales (PAEF) or the program for hosting national and international sporting events of Tourisme Montréal for the 2024 editions.
Festivals and events must be deployed within the territory of the city of Montreal, even if the event’s venue changes.
Festivals and events must be held outdoors and benefit tourism.

Who is eligible?

This fund provides emergency financial support specifically targeting festivals and outdoor events in Montreal that face unpredictable and severe climate challenges, impacting their financial stability and necessitating quick adaptation measures.

Festivals and events previously cancelled, postponed, or relocated within the city of Montreal.
Events already funded by the Programme d’aide aux événements, festivals et expositions muséales (PAEF) or the Tourism Montreal’s program for hosting national and international sports events for 2024.
Festivals and events that occur outdoors, contributing to tourism in Montreal.
Organizations with a record of compliance with previous financial aid commitments from Tourism Montreal.

Who is not eligible

This grant has certain restrictions on the eligibility of companies and industries primarily based on their funding status and compliance with obligations to Tourisme Montréal. The exclusions ensure that resources are allocated to organizations that already have some level of support and have met previous commitments successfully.

Festivals and events not financed by the Programme d'aide aux événements, festivals et expositions muséales (PAEF) or the program for national and international sports events hosted by Tourisme Montréal.
Organizations that have failed to meet their obligations related to previous financial aids from Tourisme Montréal in the last year prior to the application.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers expenses associated with dealing with unforeseen climate-related challenges impacting festivals and events.

The costs related to the postponement or cancellation of the event in its entirety or in part.
The costs associated with modifications or additions to logistical and operational expenses.
The costs associated with relocating or moving the event, provided it remains in Montreal.
The costs resulting from irreversible damage to equipment.
The loss of autonomous revenue due to extreme climate issues.
The fees for consultants such as climatologists, meteorologists, and risk managers.
Additional salary hours due to the climate issue.

Eligible geographic areas

This funding opportunity is specifically targeted at events and festivals situated within a distinct geographical area, aligning with the regional tourism strategies set forth by the funding body. Only events occurring within this designated area are eligible to apply.

City of Montreal

How to apply to the Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund program

Preparation of the application file

Fill out the financial assistance application form available on the webpage.
Prepare a detailed plan explaining the use of funds, with eligible expenses clearly identified.
Document the weather conditions and their impacts.
Clearly demonstrate the severity and urgency of the situation.

Submission of the application

Submit the completed application form and the required documents to the provided email address: .

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Applicants must ensure they have not defaulted on previous obligations related to financial aid from Tourisme Montréal in the past year.
Admissibility requires that the submitted financial aid request is complete and of exemplary quality.
Financial aid granted in this fund does not guarantee reimbursement for all unforeseen expenses due to climatic challenges.
Applicants must contact their insurance companies to ensure all potential claims are processed since the fund acts as a secondary financial support.
A risk management plan or a climate change adaptation plan needs to be implemented within six months as a condition for full funding.
The fund designates priority to situations requiring immediate assistance, emphasizing the urgency of action.

Contact Tourisme Montréal

FBeaulieuCormier@mtl.org

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