Deadline: 5-Sep-24
Wawanesa Insurance is inviting you to join them in this continuous journey to build a safer, healthier, more sustainable future for the communities by applying for the Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants.
Building on the success of the Wawanesa Climate Champions program, Wawanesa Insurance is proud to launch a new granting initiative to support organizations working on the front lines to improve climate resiliency in local communities across Canada.
Funding Information
- A total of $250,000 in funding will be available, with each project receiving up to $25,000 to support local projects dedicated to climate adaptation and mitigation.
Eligible Projects
- 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 the 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)
Eligibility Criteria
- 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
Ineligible
- 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
- Multi-year funded projects
- Event sponsorship
- Conferences
- Endowment campaigns
- Fundraising events
- Playgrounds
- Infrastructure (e.g. building equipment, bike cages, sheds, etc.)
- Potential applicants
For more information, visit Wawanesa Insurance.