B.C. Tourism Climate Resiliency Initiative (BCTCRI) New!
Funder
Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Deadline Details
Please apply between May 13th and May 31st. Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis.
Funder Organization Type
- BC Provincial Government
- TACS Strategic Framework for Tourism 2022-2024
- Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy: Actions for 2022 - 2025
- Destination BC Corporate Strategy Summary 2023-2025
This program provides micro-grant funding up to $15,000 for eligible tourism businesses or organizations that are ready to build on their sustainability or climate adaptation plan to implement a project or obtain sustainability certification. Projects must be non-planning related, and include infrastructure enhancement, equipment purchases, or development of new systems that support previous planning processes.
The fund will award grants across two streams.
- Stream 1 – Sustainability and Climate Adaptation Projects
- Stream 2 – Sustainability Certification
Eligible Community
- For-profit business, not-for-profit organization, or Indigenous organizations.
- Located in BC (registered and headquartered).
- Provide a tourism experience (e.g. accommodation, food service, attraction, transportation, visitor service).
- Be successfully operating for a minimum of two years.
- Have completed a sustainability assessment and/or have an action plan to improve sustainability and/or climate adaptation (developed within the last two years).
- 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
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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
- Align with the fund objectives;
- Meet the eligibility criteria; and
- 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
- 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
- Goods or services directly related to project costs
- Construction or material costs
- Leasing of equipment related to the project
- Equipment essential for operation of the project
- Instructional signage
- Digital infrastructure
Ineligible Costs
Any costs incurred prior to signing a funding agreementBuilding Purchase Costs
Administration Fees
Project Management
Staff Costs
Land Acquisition
- Planning or consultation fees
- Costs incurred before approval date and after project completion
- Gifts and hospitality costs (for example, food, beverages, liquor, entertainment etc.)
- 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/2024/02/BC-Tourism-Climate-Resiliency-Initiative-Grant-Program-Guidelines-February-2024-FINAL-1.pdf