Joint CFPs to Carry Out a Cooperation Programme between Québec and Wales 2022

Deadline: 25-Jul-22

The Welsh Government and the Government of Quebec invite you to submit an application for financial support to carry out a cooperation project as part of the second Wales-Quebec Joint Call for Proposals.

Objectives

The joint Call for Proposals between the parties seeks to foster and grow collaborative links between Wales and Quebec by:
promoting sustainable development and a green recovery in each society and encouraging a legacy of action from 2021’s COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland
promoting cooperation between research centres and researchers in targeted fields of interest on both sides
promoting cooperation in economic development in priority areas of mutual interest
supporting the work of the creative sectors to showcase the respective unique cultural heritages
favouring a better mutual understanding through the consolidation of networks and sharing of expertise.
Sectors of Cooperation

The present call for proposals is open to all sectors in sustainability, research and innovation, and culture. Certain fields will be prioritised but applications will not be limited to:
Green recovery
For example:
Hydrogen
Clean energy and energy storage
Electric vehicles
Recycling.
Economy, science and innovation
For example:
Life sciences (telemedicine, medical technologies, genomics)
Digital technologies and artificial intelligence
Advanced materials and manufacturing, including aerospace
Arts and Culture
For example:
Art for health and wellbeing
Sustainability
New solutions for a new world
Funding Information

The Government of Quebec cannot exceed $8,000 CAD and £4,800 GBP by the Welsh Government.
Eligibility Criteria

In Wales, the call will be open to applicants who have a permanent base in the country.
In Québec, the head of the project must have Canadian citizenship or have permanent residency.
Projects must:
Involve one partner from Wales and one partner from Quebec
Be completed within 12 months after the announcement of funding is made or no later than 31st March 2024
Be submitted as a complete application file both at the Welsh Government International Relations Department, and the Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie du Québec
The following expenses are eligible:
Transportation costs for return travel between Wales and Quebec (economy class) when available subject to COVID-19 restrictions and public health guidance
Other expenses related to travel and teleconference meetings (visa, insurance, fees for greenhouse gas offsetting, transport of instruments or artworks, etc.)
Per diems (hotel and meals) if applicable
Publication, promotion and information dissemination fees associated with the project
Fees linked to a jointly created work
Venue or equipment rental costs
Artist fees directly related to proposed project
Purchase of material or equipment.
The following expenses are not eligible:
Expenses related to an organisation’s operating costs and staff payment
Any expense previously covered by financial support from another government programme
Regular operating fees of the applicant
Expenses incurred before the announcement of the grant
Travel costs in first class or business class
Fees for excess luggage
For more information, visit https://gov.wales/funding-wales-quebec-joint-call-for-proposals-2022-html