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Action Project Funding
Student-led sustainability projects for schools
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Closing date : 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
Timeline
- Closing date : March 7, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Action Project Funding. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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