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Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund
Emergency support for climate-disrupted events
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 9, 2025
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides emergency funding of up to $100,000 per festival or event. It supports outdoor festivals and events in Montréal affected by unforeseen climate-related disruptions, including cancellations, postponements, relocations, and related operational impacts.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 9, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Emergency response to climate-related disruptions affecting festivals and events
- Mitigation of financial losses from postponement or cancellation
- Operational relocation or logistical adjustment within Montréal
- Recovery from irreversible equipment damage caused by climate events
Documents Needed
- Completed financial assistance application form
- Detailed budget showing eligible costs and funding
- Weather-impact documentation and evidence of urgency
- Proof from insurer that costs are not covered, if applicable
- Audited financial statements for the previous edition of the event
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Outdoor festivals in Montréal
- Outdoor events in Montréal
- Festival and event organizers already funded by Tourisme Montréal
Who is not eligible
- Festivals and events not funded by the required Tourisme Montréal programs
- Organizations that failed to meet prior obligations to Tourisme Montréal
Eligible expenses
- Costs linked to event postponement or cancellation
- Logistical and operational changes, including relocation within Montréal
- Irreversible equipment damage
- Lost own-source revenue caused by the climate event
- Consulting fees and overtime wages related to the situation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs covered by insurance
- Operating support and routine operating expenses
- Debt service, loan repayment, and financing charges
- Major renovations, new permanent facilities, and compliance upgrades
- Regular salaries and benefits, gifts, donations, and in-kind contributions
Eligible geographic areas
- Montréal
Processing and Agreement
- Submitted applications are reviewed by analysts.
- Additional information may be requested if needed.
- Applications are approved by an internal committee.
- Applicants receive a notice of approval or refusal.
- Approved applicants sign a funding agreement before payment.
Additional information
- The program is open continuously until the fund is exhausted.
- Applications should be submitted as soon as the climate event affects the festival or event.
- An incomplete application will not be processed.
- Tourisme Montréal may request financial statements or a credit check during review.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund. 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 Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund?
This program provides emergency funding of up to $100,000 per festival or event. It supports outdoor festivals and events in Montréal affected by unforeseen climate-related disruptions, including cancellations, postponements, relocations, and related operational impacts.
How much funding can be received?
Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund program?
To be eligible for the Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund program, you must:
Outdoor festival or event in Montréal
Already funded by Tourisme Montréal
Affected by an urgent climate event
What expenses are eligible under Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund?
Emergency response to climate-related disruptions affecting festivals and events
Mitigation of financial losses from postponement or cancellation
Operational relocation or logistical adjustment within Montréal
Recovery from irreversible equipment damage caused by climate events
Who can I contact for more information about the Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund?
You can contact Tourisme Montréal by email at fuac@mtl.org or by phone at none.
Where is the Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund available?
The Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Emergency And Climate Change Adaptation Fund is a Grant and Funding