Grant Opportunity to support local Indigenous projects and initiatives that help to address the climate crisis.

The Indigenous Climate Action Grant Program, funded by the City of Toronto, offers grants of up to $20,000 to support local Indigenous projects and initiatives that help address the climate crisis.

About the Program

The Indigenous Climate Action Grant is a pilot program created to support the implementation of the City’s Transform TO NetZero Strategy, which goal is to reduce community-wide emissions in Toronto to net zero by 2040. The Indigenous Climate Action Grant program encourages the Indigenous community to determine what climate action is needed and to take meaningful action to reduce emissions and realize the co-benefits of a healthy, thriving, and equitable city.

Available Funding

There are two funding streams for this program.

• Funding Stream 1 – Up to $7,500 per project

  • Indigenous-led grassroots groups (two or more people) and collectives, individuals/community projects

• Funding Stream 2 – Up to $20,000 per project

  • Indigenous-led grassroots collectives and individuals/community projects that have a trustee (Indigenous or non-Indigenous trustee)

  • Non-profit initiatives/organizations with Indigenous project lead(s) directly leading project development and implementation.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND HOW TO APPLY

Organizations must meet the program’s eligibility requirements to apply. Click the button below to view examples of eligible programs, costs, key dates, a fact sheet, and more information on the grant program in the article on the City of Toronto website.

DEADLINE

There are two deadlines for the grant program, July 15 and September 15, 2023. You can also check out the City of Toronto website for more information on grants and grant programs for small businesses, initiatives, and organizations within Toronto. As always, we will keep you posted on any open relevant grant programs within the province!

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