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Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants

Building on the success of our Wawanesa Climate Champions program, we launched a new granting initiative to support organizations working on the front lines to improve climate resiliency in local communities across Canada.

Through the Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants, we’re building a safer, healthier, more sustainable future for our communities.

Check back in November to see the recipients of the inaugural Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants.

Application Components

Budget Template

Download and fill in the Budget Template form. You must include a completed Budget Template with your application.

2024 submission period closed

Online Application Form

Fill in and submit your grant application.

2024 submission period closed

Project eligibility and criteria

What activities can the grant be used for?

The project must:

  • address a local challenge and be able to clearly describe how it will mitigate or adapt to climate change and build climate resiliency
  • align to one or more of our pillars: Environmental Guardians, Community Protectors, Youth Stewards
  • have measurable impact and broad community benefits
  • include a project budget and timeline
  • take place in Canada and will be completed within 12 months of receiving funding (Dec 1, 2024 to Dec 1, 2025)

Funding cannot be applied to normal operations of an organization. A detailed breakdown of eligible and ineligible expenses can be found in the downloadable Budget Template”.

Who can apply?

Any of the following organization types may apply:

  • Non-profit/charitable organizations
  • Non-government organization (NGO)
  • Indigenous communities
  • Social enterprise
  • Academic institution
  • Municipal or provincial government entity

The following would not be eligible:

  • Potential applicants
    • Individuals or individual pursuits
    • For-profit organizations
    • Religious organizations
    • Political campaigns, individuals, and parties that have political relations
  • Projects/initiatives

Applications from disproportionately affected communities may be prioritized.

If your project is related to wildfire prevention, please see our Wawanesa Climate Champions Community Wildfire Prevention Grants HERE. (opens fall 2024).

If you’re a student at a C2R2 college and interested in leading a climate-related project, please visit the Wawanesa Climate Champions: Youth Innovation Grant HERE (opens January 2025).

Application submissions will be evaluated by a committee of select Wawanesa employees. This Wawanesa Climate Champions Local Grants initiative is subject to the Wawanesa Climate Champions Local Grants initiative Terms & Conditions. By applying for a grant, all applicants are aware of and accept all of the Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants initiative Terms & Conditions.

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