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Action Project Funding
Student-led sustainability projects for schools
Funding available
$ 500
Deadline
March 7, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
Funding supports student-led climate change and sustainability action projects in schools and communities. Up to $500 is available for eligible project budgets.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
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
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Environment
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Student-led climate change action projects
- Student-led sustainability projects for schools or communities
- School greening and carbon-reduction initiatives
- Planting projects linked to climate and sustainability goals
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project plan with milestones
- Proposed budget items and costs
- Principal’s name and email
- Receipts or proof of purchase for final reporting
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Schools in Canada
- K-12 educators and school communities
- Student-led school groups, classes, clubs, or multiple classes
Who is not eligible
- Projects that are not student-led
- Projects not related to climate change or sustainability
- More than one project per school
Eligible expenses
- Planting-related materials for food, carbon capture, pollinators, xeriscaping, erosion protection, native species, or Indigenous knowledge projects
- Organic or natural inputs such as compost and manure
- Taxes and shipping on eligible items
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Landscapers and contractors
- Speaker fees and honoraria
- Donations to other organizations
- Travel, including bus transportation
- Large-scale installations such as water bottle refill stations
- Planting for beautification only
- Chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and other chemical inputs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Student leadership
- Understanding of the issue
- Project creativity and research
- Impact on climate change
- Workplan, budget, and reach
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program details
- Check the funding page, rubric, and application question preview.
- Confirm your project fits the program focus.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Enter school and applicant information.
- Describe the project, workplan, team, and budget.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the application through the online form.
- Use the special access code if you are applying through early access.
- Step 4: Follow up after submission
- Wait for the review decision.
- If approved, complete the project and submit the final report by the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission on a rolling basis.
- Applicants are usually notified within one month.
- Approved projects must be completed and reported on by the stated deadline.
- A final report is required before the final funding payment is released.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Applicants usually hear back within one month.
- 75% of funds are paid upfront.
- A final report and proof of purchase are required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Action Project Funding Program
What is the Action Project Funding?
Funding supports student-led climate change and sustainability action projects in schools and communities. Up to $500 is available for eligible project budgets.
How much funding can be received?
Action Project Funding Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Action Project Funding program?
To be eligible for the Action Project Funding program, you must:
Student-led school project
Climate or sustainability focus
K-12 in Canada
What expenses are eligible under Action Project Funding?
Student-led climate change action projects
Student-led sustainability projects for schools or communities
School greening and carbon-reduction initiatives
Planting projects linked to climate and sustainability goals
Who can I contact for more information about the Action Project Funding?
You can contact Learning for a Sustainable Future by email at funding@LSF-LST.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Action Project Funding available?
The Action Project Funding program is available across Canada.
Is the Action Project Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Action Project Funding is a Grant and Funding