BC Tourism Climate Resiliency Initiative (BCTCRI) Project Two: Micro-grants to Support Sustainability and Climate Adaptation Plan Implementation
$30,000
Grant
Description:
Project Two of the BC Tourism Climate Resiliency Initiative (BCTCRI)–Micro-Grants to Support Sustainability and Climate Adaptation Plan Implementation–offers micro-grant funding for organizations that already have a sustainability or climate adaptation plan and are ready to implement the recommendations into their organization by purchasing equipment, updating infrastructure, implementing new systems, or pursuing sustainability certification.
Comments on Funding:
For-profit businesses
o Up to 50% of eligible project costs.
• Indigenous* and not-for-profit organizations
o Up to 75% of eligible project costs
*Applies to businesses that have at least 51% Indigenous ownership
Financial support will not exceed $15,000 per grant or $30,000 per organization across all three
intakes. The actual contribution amount will be based on the minimum amount required to compete
the project.
Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake announcements.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. For-profit business, not-for-profit organization, or Indigenous organizations.
2. Located in BC (registered and headquartered).
3. Directly provide a tourism experience (e.g. accommodation, food service, attraction,
transportation, visitor service).
4. Successfully operated for a minimum of two years.
5. Have completed a sustainability assessment and/or have an action plan or road map to
improve sustainability and/or climate adaptation (developed within the last five years) that
supports/recommends the project for which the organization is applying.
6. The assessment, action plan or road map could be completed through the BCTCRI Project #1
(delivered via the BC Tourism Sustainability Network) or independently co-developed with
accredited outside experts*.
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. Review eligibility criteria to determine if your organization and project meets the criteria for
funding. Direct questions to destinationstewardship@destinationbc.ca for any clarifications.
a. You can download a sample application form in word/.docx format, to practice your
application, from https://www.destinationbc.ca/what-we-do/destination-management/bctourism-climate-resiliency-initiative/what-we-do-destination-management-bc-tourismclimate-resiliency-initiative-project-2/
2. Complete the online application form and upload or email any additional supporting documents.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit Application form
Other Things to Note:
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