Call for Proposals

The Greater Montreal Climate Fund (FCGM) is launching its first call for proposals, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Greater Montreal (aka the Montreal Metropolitan Community or CMM: www.cmm.qc.ca). 

This call for proposals is specifically aimed at funding a wide range of climate solutions that can be replicated and scaled up for the greater benefit of the communities of the greater Montreal area.

This call from FCGM totals $200,000 for all grants, with a maximum eligible grant of $50,000 per project per year.  That is, your proposal can qualify for a grant of up to $50,000 in this call.

PROJECT PROPOSAL

All project submissions must be made using the attached form.

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Eligible Projects

The main objective of the FCGM is to finance and support projects that will accelerate the reduction of GHG emissions in the CMM, in a spirit of just and equitable transition for all of its communities.

Successful proposals should demonstrate a potential impact that extends beyond the duration of the project, should have a structuring effect and should complement relevant initiatives  or recommendations of other actors in the Greater Montreal area.

The project’s leverage effects and its community-mobilizing effect will also be considered. For example, a project carried out in partnership and/or supported by the community will be considered more favourably in obtaining funding.

To qualify for funding, projects must:

  • Be carried out within the 82 municipalities of CMM’s territory;
  • Result in greenhouse gas emission reductions and/or projected reductions over ten  years;
  • Be replicable and have the potential to be scaled up within the CMM;
  • Demonstrate other socio-economic benefits to the community (e.g., equity, community resilience, reconciliation, health and safety, quality of living environments, etc.), which endure;
  • Produce data which is accessible and public in some form.

We encourage applicants to actively involve organisations or locals who are part of the community in their project. Applicants who can demonstrate involvement or support from the community are encouraged to do so (e.g. by attaching a letter of support from community members to the application form).

The following activities are not eligible under this call for proposals:

  • Projects with no measurable or projected greenhouse gas emission
    reductions ;
  • Redistribution of funding in the form of grants/discounts to other
    organizations;
  • Expenses related to the applicant organisation’s general operations
    and functioning rather than to the project submitted;
  • Projects of acquisition, purchase and/or financing of fixed assets and infrastructure;
  • Building renovation projects, new construction projects, technology
    installations that cannot be scaled up or duplicated;
  • Operational costs for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, public
    transit or shared mobility services.

If you think your project fits the general objectives and eligibility criteria of the call for proposals, but does not fit within any of the project types described above, please contact us before submitting your project proposal.  Our email address is subventions@fondsclimat.com 

The FCGM can fund initiatives at various stages of the project cycle, from concept development to project implementation.

Eligible Organizations

The following organisations or groups may apply for a grant:

  • Registered organisations or individuals who are affiliated with a duly incorporated organisation;
  • School boards (and the individual schools or classrooms that are part of them);

Please note: 

  • Political parties, or any organization wishing to use the funds for partisan or lobbying activities (at the federal and/or provincial level), are not eligible for this call for proposals.

If the applicant is applying in partnership with another entity or community group, that lead partner must be based in or active in one of the 82 member municipalities of the CMM.

Financing Terms

This call from the FCGM totals $200,000 for all grants, with a maximum eligible grant of $50,000 per project per year.  That is, your proposal can qualify for up to $50,000 in this call.

Project funding may cover up to 80% of total project costs. A minimum of 20% of project costs must be covered by matching funds or in-kind contributions that do not include federal government funding.

Non-monetary or in-kind contributions, such as salaries, may be used as matching funds as long as they are an auditable expense.

 

Eligible Expenses:

Funding from the FCGM may be used for any costs deemed reasonable and directly related to the project. A maximum administrative fee of 10% of the total funding awarded will be accepted.

Eligible expenses include those which are:

  • incurred after signature of the grant agreement; and 
  • directly related to project, and 
  • are auditable project expenses.

Ineligible expenses, include:

  • Non-recoverable taxes, interest charges or financing costs ; 
  • Business development costs related to developing the proposal or general operational costs.
  • Fundraising expenses.

Terms of payment:

The funding will be disbursed in two installments, as follows:

  • 80% at the time of signing the grant agreement;
  • 20% upon receipt of the project report.

A short project report describing the results achieved and a short budget statement for the project must be submitted no later than one month after the end date of the funded project.

Evaluation Criteria

Project relevance and GHG reduction potential

Potential for Replicability and Scalability

Co-Benefits

  • Examples: Strengthening of knowledge, education and mobilization of actors for climate change, transformation of practices and behaviors, improvement of living environments and quality of life, improvement of health and safety, evidence-based support for decision making, climate resilience, conservation of natural environments, maintenance of biodiversity, etc.

Reconciliation, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity

Structuring and Mobilizing Effect of the Project

Budget and Timeline

Team and Organization

Key Dates

May 2023 – Launch of the call for proposals

June 2023 – Closing of the call for proposals

September 2023 – Selection of projects and issuance of first portion (80%) of funds

July 2024 – Deadline for submission of project report and issuance of second portion (20%) of funds

  • The project report must include:
    • An estimate of GHG emission reductions resulting directly and indirectly from the project ;
    • A social impact report (viz. equity, diversity and reconciliation);
    • A budget report.