Funding

Organisation name / Fund name Projects Funded or Description Eligibility Funding Limits Application Deadline Contact Information
NL Funds & Grants
Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador / Green Team Program The goals of the Green Team Program are: 1) To provide youth in Newfoundland and Labrador with environmental and cultural-heritage related jobs; and 2) To assist community-based organizations, municipalities and corporations with their conservation activities. Community Partners are eligible to receive funding and assistance from the Conservation Corps associated with hiring youth to work on their proposed community project. The Conservation Corps searches for projects that meet the following criteria; involve the enhancement, restoration and sustainable development of natural or cultural resources; provide young people with an opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork and employment skills; and demonstrate broad community / regional support and partnerships. The cost of running a Green Team project is approximately $20,000 (2008-2009 figures). Successful Community Partners must commit 15% of this cost ($3,000) as well as materials and supplies needed for the project; the Conservation Corps, with financial support from the Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment provides the other 85% ($17,000). In the Corporate Green Team program, business partners sponsor their own Team or support one in an otherwise unfunded community project. Last day of February each year Darren Feltham Director of ProgramsSuite 103, 10 Austin St.St. John’s, NLA1B 4C2Phone: (709) 729-7266

Fax: (709) 729-7270

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Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador / Internship Program The goals of the Internship Program are: 1) To create relevant and challenging work experiences for recent graduates of natural resource management, environmental technology, rural development and biology programs; and 2) To augment formal education and training with relevant experience that will help young people take full advantage of emerging employment opportunities in the environment sector, both locally and globally. Each Provincial Internship placement is 12-weeks in duration. Interns work on environmental conservation or heritage preservation-related projects with community proponents in their local communities. Communities, organizations, municipalities and corporations propose Internship Placements to the Corps. Project selection is a competitive process and all proposed activities are evaluated on meeting the Program’s goals. Attempts are made to award placements equally in all regions of the Province. The actual Internship Placements are open to Newfoundland and Labrador residents under 30 who have recently completed a college or university degree or who are about to graduate. Participants must be highly motivated and be interested in environmental or cultural heritage conservation. The cost of running an Internship Placement is approximately $10,000. Successful community proponents must commit 30% of this cost ($3,000), as well as the materials and supplies needed for the project. The Corps coordinates recruitment, provides program orientation and on-going proponent support during the placement. In the case of a Corporate Internship Placement, corporate partners sponsor their own Intern, or commit $10,000 to an otherwise unfunded community project. Deadline TBA Darren Feltham Director of ProgramsSuite 103, 10 Austin St.St. John’s, NLA1B 4C2Phone: (709) 729-7266Fax: (709) 729-7270

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Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador 1. Benefit the public and address specific social welfare and health needs of the people and communities of Newfoundland and Labrador 2. Maintain the province’s intellectual and cultural heritage and advance the arts within the community of Newfoundland and Labrador3. Preserve and protect the environment of Newfoundland and Labrador4. Encourage the advancement of education and scholarship5. Enhance community leadership and assist in the building of community capacity6. Ensure innovation and geographic and program diversity

 

 

 Organizations registered as charities with Revenue Canada. Municipalities, schools, hospitals, registered Canadian amateur athletic associations and registered national arts service organizations are also qualified donees. $2,000 or less Annually:Application Deadline: Oct 1

Granting decision: Nov 30

 Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador Suite 201, Virginia ParkNewfoundland DriveSt. John’s, NLA1A 3E9Phone: 709-753-9899

 

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Multi Materials Stewardship Board(MMSB) / Solid Waste Management Innovation Fund Funds research and development of a new or improved technology, product, service or process that supports the management of solid waste in Newfoundland and Labrador at any stage of the waste management hierarchy. Provincially owned and/or operated businesses, industry associations, post-secondary institutions and not-for-profits. Up to $10,000 Applications are assessed on an ongoing basis Phone: (709) 753-0958

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Harris Centre MMSB Waste Management Applied Research Fund The Harris Centre invites you to apply for funding through the Harris Centre MMSB Waste Management Applied Research Fund. The Harris Centre encourages a range of disciplines, from Arts and Science, to Engineering, including multidisciplinary work and community engagement. Successful applicants will be notified of their awards by Dec. 8, 2010. All faculty, students and staff at Memorial Up to $15,000 per project/year Deadline: 2012 – 2013 TBA Website: Click here. 
VOCM Cares VOCM Cares is committed to community capacity building and under a new initiative designed to meet this commitment, the foundation is providing training dollars to organizations seeking to educate volunteers, management and service delivery personnel in the operation of not-for-profit corporations. Organizations that work within the Foundation’s mandated area of effort, namely the health, education and safety of children; organizations that work on research projects involving diseases and other health related matters.
Contributions over $1,000.00

 

Donations of under $1,000.00

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Provincial Government
Provincial Wellness Grants Applications are now being received. The Provincial Wellness grants program is one component of the Provincial Wellness Plan and is intended to encourage and support community/not for profit organizations to take action on wellness. The priorities are healthy eating, physical activity, tobacco control, injury prevention, environmental health, mental health promotion, child and youth development and health protection. Not-for-profit, community-based organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador who are working on one or more of the wellness priority areas. Grants range between $5,000 – $50,000. Deadline for 2012-2013 submissions TBA Provincial Wellness Grants Program
Health Promotion and Wellness Division
Department of Health & Community Services 1st
Floor, West Block, Confederation Complex
P. O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
Contact: Diane Kieley (709) 729-7443
E-mail: dianekieley@gov.nl.caWebsite: Click here
Labrador Regional Wellness Coalition Grants The Labrador Regional Wellness Coalition is comprised of community based organizations, agencies and government departments. The goal of our Coalition is to work with communities to keep people healthy, build upon successes and celebrate community champions to create a healthier Labrador. Non-profit groups/ individuals who are working to promote Wellness in their communities. Maximum of $1000.00.  Annually:February 1,  April 1, June 1, August 1, October 1, December 1 Website: Click here.
Central Regional Wellness Coalition Grants The purpose of the Community Grants is to support groups and organizations in the Central Region who are working to promote wellness in their communities and to foster partnerships among community groups. A group must: 1) Be a networking member, or apply to become a networking member of the CRWC.2) Be operating in the geographic area served by the CRWC.3) Be a non-profit group interested in promoting healthy living and wellness in your community.4) Be partnering with at least one other group or agency. 

 

 Maximum of $2000.00. Annually: February 1st June 1st October 1st Website: Click here.
Eastern Regional Wellness Coalition Grants The purpose of the grant is to support community involvement and action to promote wellness. The focus of our first Community Grants Program was on activities/projects that promoted healthy eating and/or physical activity among children/youth and their families or seniors. The Community Grants Program will help members implement projects related to the Coalition’s present eight priority areas. A group must: 1) be a member of the Eastern Regional Wellness Coalition.2) be a non-profit group interested in promoting the health and well-being of their community eg. recreation groups, school councils or seniors groups.3) be operating in the geographic area served by the Eastern Regional Wellness Coalition.  Maximum of $1000.00. Applications for the second round.March 1, 2012: Final reports for October grants.  Website: Click here.
Avalon East-Wellness Coalition Grants The purpose of the Community Grants is to support groups and organizations in the Avalon East area who are working to promote wellness in their communities and to foster partnerships among community groups. You must be a member of the Wellness Coalition-Avalon East. Maximum of $1000.00. Annual application deadlines: January 15th, May 15th, and September 15th. Website:Click here.
Western Regional Wellness Coalition Grants The Western Regional Wellness Coalition (WRWC) is dedicated to the promotion of healthy living and wellness to all people in the western region of Newfoundland and Labrador. The purpose of the grant program is to support community involvement and action to promote wellness. All individuals, community groups, organizations and schools, in the western region, who are interested in promoting wellness. Community event is $1000 and $500 for a school event Deadline for Community Grant Application: September 15, December 15, March 15, June 15. Deadline for School Grant Application: October 15, February 15. Website: Click here.
Federal Government
Environment Canada’s EcoAction Community Funding Program The EcoAction Community Funding Program provides financial support to community groups for projects that have measurable, positive impacts on the environment. Projects must address one of Environment Canada’s national environmental priorities including cleanair, climate change, clean water and nature. Funding support may be requested for projects that have an action focus to improve the environment and to increase environmental awareness and capacity in the community. Non-profit groups and organizations that are not part of federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal governments (with the exception of hamlet councils). Examples of eligible groups include: environmental groups, community groups, youth and seniors groups, community-based associations, service clubs, Aboriginal organizations, such as First Nations Councils, Inuit, Métis Associations. Maximum of $100,000 per project. Requires matching funds or in kind support from sponsors. Nov 1 of every year. Newfoundland and Labrador 6 Bruce StreetMount Pearl, Newfoundland A1N 4T3Phone: (709) 772-4269or 1-800-663-5755 (toll-free)Fax: (709) 772-5097

 

 

 

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Federal Species at Risk Funding Programs Two main federal funding programs can be applied. They are tools to support the implementation of the Species at Risk Act: 1. Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk (HSP); and 2. Aboriginal Funds for Species at Risk (AFSAR). Proposals must be developed according to the guidelines provided by the respective programs and submitted directly to the appropriate funding program. Proposed projects must target species at risk that have been assessed by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada Visit here. Priority will be given to proposals that target Endangered and Threatened species listed under the Species at Risk Act (SARA). Canadians who want to get involved in the protection and recovery of species at risk. TBA for 2012-2013 proposal Additional information on these funding programs can be found at the following web sites: Habitat Stewardship Program (HSP)Website: Click here.Aboriginal Funds for Species at Risk (AFSAR)website: Click here. 

 
Environmental Damages Fund The Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) helps ensure polluters take responsibility for their actions. It gives courts a way to guarantee tat the money from pollution penalties and settlements is directly invested to repair the actual harm done by the pollution. 1) Non-governmental organizations 2) Universities and academic institutions3) Aboriginal groups,Provincial,territorial and municipal governments. Click here to see the available funds Environment Canada   6 Bruce Street Mount Pearl, NLA1N 4T3Phone: (709) 772-4269 or 1-800-663-5755 (toll-free)

Fax: (709) 772-5097

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Science Horizons Program A Federal youth program to help employers (Companies/Universities/ NGO’s/etc) top up salaries and provide mentorship to non-employed / recently graduated youth (under 30). The work must be science related (typically but not restricted to field work) in an Environment Canada related area. Universities, private businesses, and non-government organizations:  A maximum of $12,000 is available per placement. Employers must provide a minimum of 30% of the eligible cost of the project. January 23, 2012 to March 2, 2012 Applications must be sent to appropriate region, please email science_horiz@ec.gc.ca.  Websitefor region specific contact information and more application information.
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 
Participant Funding Program Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency administers a Participant Funding Program which supports individuals and non-profit organizations interested in participating in environmental assessments.

Individuals, Aboriginal groups and incorporated not-for-profit organizations

 Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency  22nd Floor, Place Bell
160 Elgin Street Ottawa ON K1A 0H3 Phone: 613-957-0700 Fax: 613-957-0862 Toll free number: 1-866-582-1884 Website: Click here.
National Foundations
Canada Trust Friends of the Environment Foundation Protecting and preserving the Canadian Environment; Assisting young Canadians in understanding and participating in Environmental activities; Supporting urban renewal such as environmental projects to rejuvenate smaller or at-risk neighbourhoods and “main streets”; Enhancing cooperation among Environmental organizations Organizations must be Canadian, using the funds in Canada and they must be not-for-profit with a Charitable Registration Number. Schools, municipalities and First Nations groups are also eligible. Organizations must be able to provide a charitable tax-receipt for the full amount of donation. Please send in your application at least three months prior to the start date of your project. Please note that many TD FEF Boards do not meet during the months of July, August and December. GTA & Surrounding Region and Atlantic Provinces  66 Wellington St. West
TD Tower, 10th Floor Toronto, Ontario M5K 1A2Tel: (416) 308-5589 Fax: (416) 308-5162

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Catherine Donnelly Foundation The Foundation will consider applications that advance inter-religious/cultural cooperation on ecological issues; promote public engagement in environmental education and advocacy; advance community based environmental research; advocate ecologically sustainable communities that demonstrate ecological integrity. Not accepting applications until June, 2012 – Aug 2012Guidelines TBA, Spring 2012 CATHERINE DONNELLY FOUNDATION  10 Montcrest BoulevardToronto, OntarioM4K 1J7 Tel: 416-461-2996Fax: 416-465-4193

 

 

 

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Dr. Geoffrey R. Conway
Memorial Foundation (Canada) The Foundation accepts Letters of Inquiry for grants. If the proposal falls within the Foundation’s guidelines and interests, the grantseeker will be asked to provide a full, written proposal. The deadline to submit your request to is Nov 1 of each year. Address: P.O. Box 785, Station AToronto, ON M5W 1G3

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The McLean Foundation The foundation makes grants in a wide range of areas, including arts, conservation, education, health and welfare. It maintains a flexible policy, with particular emphasis on projects showing promise of general social benefit but which may initially lack broad public appeal. Grants made by the Foundation are restricted to organizations which are recognized by Canada Revenue Agency as “charitable organizations” and which are able to provide a registration number. Grants are not made to individuals.  Reviewed on an ongoing basis Ms. Ev McTaggart
, The McLean Foundation  2 St. Clair Ave. W., Suite 1008 Toronto, Ontario
Canada M4V 1L5 Tel: (416) 964-6802 Fax: (416) 964-2804

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EJLB Foundation Foundation’s environment grants focus on Eastern Canada (Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces), with a priority given to the protection of natural areas of ecological importance, as well as to the greening of the urban landscape. The Foundation also provides support, on a case-by-case basis, for a variety of other concrete endeavours designed to promote and enhance sustainable environmental practices. Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic provinces Varied None EJLB Foundation  1350 Sherbrooke Street W., Suite 1050 Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1J1 Fax: (514) 843-4080 Website: Click here.

Other

Investors Group Community Projects Fund Environment is one of the granting categories, priority sectors will be identified by the Fund Committee each year based on employee feedback. Preference will be given to capital or specific project grants, rather than operating support. Registered charities. Grants are $1000 to $10,000, with grants over $5000 requiring a formal presentation to the committee. A minimum of $50,000 will be allocated each year. 4TH FLOOR 33 PIPPY PLST. JOHN’S, NLA1B 3X2Phone: (709) 753-4300 

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Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds School Ground Greening Grants For schools wishing to create outdoor classrooms and food gardens to provide students with a healthy place to play, learn and develop a genuine respect for nature. Schools applying for funding must have school grounds that are: on school board property publicly accessible (greater community included) at all hours of the day and on weekends publicly funded (i.e. non-tuition based) Daycares applying for funding must be: not-for-profit publicly accessible (greater community included) at all hours of the day and on weekends, with exceptions when students are using the site. $500 to $3,500 for publicly funded Canadian schools (JK–Grade 12); $500 to $2,000 for not-for-profit daycares March 16, 2012 & June 1, 2012 Toll-free: 1-888-426-3138 x312 Toronto: 416-596-1495 x312

aaylen@evergreen.ca

 

 

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Shell Environmental Fund FuellingChange is a new and exciting program from Shell Canada. Supporting environmental projects and organizations selected by voters, Shell will grant a total of $1 million per cycle to projects that improve and restore Canada’s environment. Citizens, service clubs, charitable/volunteer organizations, environmental/youth groups. $25,000, $50,000 & $100,000$10,000 to each project pre-approved for inclusion. July 31, 2012 & January 31, 2013 Shell Environmental Fund 400- 4th Avenue SWP.O. Box 100, Station MCalgary, AlbertaT2P 2H5Phone: (403) 691-2071

Fax: (403) 269-8031

Email: admin.SE (a) shell.ca

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Walmart – Evergreen Green Grants Walmart Canada and Evergreen have combined to offer this national program funding community-based restoration and stewardship initiatives in urban and urbanizing areas. Available to community groups working on urban naturalization, restoration and stewardship, or community food garden projects. Eligible groups must be working collaboratively with a local municipality or other institutional partner. Projects must be located on publicly accessible lands. Previous grant recipients are welcome to apply again. There is no preference given to previously granted organizations and all applications will go through the same review process. up to $10,000 (up to 50% of project budget) Jan 31, 2011 Toll-free: 1-888-426-3138 x312 In Toronto: 416-596-1495 x312aaylen@evergreen.ca

 
 
TD Friends of the Environment Projects that preserve Canadian environment. Projects that assist youths in understanding and participating in Environmental activities within local communities (also enhances cooperation among environmental organizations). Must be Canadians (funds used in Canada), Non profit organizations (with a charitable registration number), Applicants must be able to provide a charitable tax receipt for the full amount of donation. Varied. Accepted online on year-round basis TD Friends of the Environment 700 West Georgia Street, 3rd floor Vancouver, British Columbia V7Y 1A2Phone: (604) 654-8832Fax: (604) 654-5531

Email: amanda.perry (at) td.com

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TD Friends of the Environment Foundation-Go Green Challenge Geared towards university and college students, teams of four, along with a faculty sponsor will write an essay about changes that could be made in a Canadian community to improve urban sustainability by protecting the environment and making it healthier, greener and more livable for future generations. The Go Green Challenge is open to all legal residents of Canada who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, full or part-time, at an accredited Canadian college or university. $100,000 Website: Click here.
RBC Blue Water Project
There are two types of grants under the RBC Blue Water Project:

 

1. Leadership Grants The RBC Blue Water Project Leadership grants focus on watershed protection and/or access to safe drinking water and are available to local, regional, national or trans-border organizations for projects in any of the countries in which RBC is located, including Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and the UK.

2. Community Action Grant These grants are focused on watershed protection.

 A Canadian organisation applying for a RBC Blue Water Project grant must be a federally registered charity in Canada or be considered a qualified donee under the Canadian Income Tax Act. Leadership Grants: $25,000 – $500,000Community Action Grants: $1,000 to $5,000 Leadership Grants: February 3, 2012Community Action Grants: All year

 

 

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