B.C. Tourism Climate Resiliency Initiative (BCTCRI)
Funder
Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Deadline Details
A new intake opened January 7th and closes Jan. 28th at 4pm PST
Funder Organization Type
- BC Provincial Government
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Stream 1 – Sustainability and Climate Adaptation Projects
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Stream 2 – Sustainability Certification
Eligible Community
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For-profit business, not-for-profit organization, or Indigenous organizations.
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Located in BC (registered and headquartered).
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Provide a tourism experience (e.g. accommodation, food service, attraction, transportation, visitor service).
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Be successfully operating for a minimum of two years.
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Have completed a sustainability assessment and/or have an action plan to improve sustainability and/or climate adaptation (developed within the last two years).
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The assessment or action plan could be completed through the BCTCRI Project #1 (previously the BC Tourism Sustainability Network) or independently co-developed with accredited outside experts
Required Community Contribution
Community contribution required (please see program website)
Funding Stacking Restrictions
No
NA
Professional Input Required
Yes
Applicants have to have a sustainability or climate mitigation/adaptation plan that is developed/reviewed by an accredited expert.
Specific Eligibility Requirements
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Align with the fund objectives;
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Meet the eligibility criteria; and
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Support the organization’s sustainability or climate adaptation plan.
Other Eligible Applicants
Indigenous Economic AgenciesIndigenous-owned Businesses
Businesses / For-profit
Indigenous Organizations
Non-governmental Organizations / Not-for-Profits
Economic Development Agencies
Type of Funding
- Grant
Range of Funding Available per Project
- Under $100 000
Description of Funding
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micro-grant funding up to $15,000
Percentage of Project Funded
program.
- For-profit businesses
- Up to 50% of eligible project costs.
- Indigenous* and not-for-profit organizations
- Up to 75% of eligible project costs
funding sources. Relevant quotations or estimates may be requested to support the budgeted costs.
Eligible Costs
Capital CostsEquipment/Material Purchase
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Goods or services directly related to project costs
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Construction or material costs
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Leasing of equipment related to the project
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Equipment essential for operation of the project
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Instructional signage
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Digital infrastructure
Ineligible Costs
Any costs incurred prior to signing a funding agreementBuilding Purchase Costs
Administration Fees
Project Management
Staff Costs
Land Acquisition
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Planning or consultation fees
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Costs incurred before approval date and after project completion
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Gifts and hospitality costs (for example, food, beverages, liquor, entertainment etc.)
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Liability insurance
Reporting Requirements
Final report only
Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision
1 monthProjects will be evaluated based on these guidelines: https://www.destinationbc.ca/content/uploads/2024/05/BC-Tourism-Climate-Resiliency-Initiative-Grant-Program-Guidelines-May-2024-Final.pdf