Indigenous Climate Action Grants: Apply by October 8

The City of Toronto’s Indigenous Climate Action Grant program offers up to $20,000 in funding to support Indigenous-led environmental and climate projects that help address the climate crisis. Indigenous community members, Indigenous-led grassroots groups with community projects and established non-profit initiatives/organizations (Indigenous and Non-Indigenous) are encouraged to apply by the deadline of Wednesday, October 8.

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Eligible projects may include those that directly support and benefit Toronto’s urban Indigenous community, share knowledge and learnings, reduce greenhouse gas emissions or take action on climate change. This may include:   

  • Indigenous place-making and ecological biodiversity initiatives 
  • Renewable energy projects and climate education workshops 
  • Public art promoting Indigenous climate justice 
  • Waste reduction efforts, water preservation events and active transportation campaigns  
  • Intergenerational and land-based teaching opportunities  

Find more information and apply on the City’s Indigenous Climate Action Grants webpage. 

  

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