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A.P.E Fund
Funding for Roots & Shoots community projects
Funding available
$ 1,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
A.P.E. Fund supports Roots & Shoots projects in Canada that address biodiversity loss, environmental inequity, and climate change. Eligible members can receive up to $1,000 to help implement community projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Animal Protection
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Implementation of Roots & Shoots community projects.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Members of Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Canada.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not members of Roots & Shoots Canada.
- Projects taking place outside Canada.
Eligible expenses
- Project implementation costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Project addresses the convergence of biodiversity loss, environmental inequity, and climate change.
Additional information
- Resources such as climate change and biodiversity guides are available to support projects.
- Applications for the 2025-2026 funding round have closed.
- Applicants are encouraged to check back for future funding rounds.
Frequently Asked Questions about the A.P.E Fund Program
What is the A.P.E Fund?
A.P.E. Fund supports Roots & Shoots projects in Canada that address biodiversity loss, environmental inequity, and climate change. Eligible members can receive up to $1,000 to help implement community projects.
How much funding can be received?
A.P.E Fund Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the A.P.E Fund program?
To be eligible for the A.P.E Fund program, you must:
Roots & Shoots Canada member.
Project in Canada.
Project addresses three crises.
What expenses are eligible under A.P.E Fund?
Implementation of Roots & Shoots community projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the A.P.E Fund?
You can contact The Jane Goodall Institute For Wildlife Research, Education And Conservation (JGIC).
Where is the A.P.E Fund available?
The A.P.E Fund program is available across Canada.