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Clean Climate Action Grants
Youth-led climate action projects in Nova Scotia
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Latest source updateLast Update: September 27, 2026Latest change: The Climate Action Grants page removed the current application deadlines, process details, and reporting instructions, and now tells visitors to watch for future funding opportunities.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 27, 2026
Latest change: The Climate Action Grants page removed the current application deadlines, process details, and reporting instructions, and now tells visitors to watch for future funding opportunities.
Climate Action Grants page now points to future opportunities
The Climate Action Grants page no longer shows the current application pathway. It removed the previously listed deadlines, the project report deadline, the step-by-step application instructions, review criteria, eligible and ineligible spending guidance, and reporting requirements. The page also removed the EcoSchools-linked $500 award condition and the alternative submission and virtual meeting booking guidance, and now tells visitors to watch for future funding opportunities.
Funding available
$ 1,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Clean Climate Action Grants provide up to $500 or $1,000 for youth-led climate action projects in Nova Scotia. The program supports community-based initiatives such as waste reduction, tree planting, awareness activities, and other climate and environmental projects led by students with adult mentorship.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
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
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Youth-led climate action projects.
- Community and school-based environmental initiatives.
- Awareness, waste reduction, tree planting, gardening, composting, and ecosystem restoration projects.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nova Scotia youth in grades primary to 12.
- Youth may apply individually or as a class.
Eligible expenses
- Items purchased directly for the project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salaries.
- Professional services.
- Event attendance fees.
- Subscriptions.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Selection criteria
- Title and contact information: 10%
- Detailed description of youth-led action: 30%
- Project benefit and local community impact: 20%
- Action plan steps: 20%
- Budget: 20%
How to apply
- Brainstorm your climate action project ideas and decide whether you will apply on your own or with a group.
- Find a teacher or adult mentor to help with your project and draft the application responses, budget, and itemized purchase list.
- Submit your proposal using the online Clean Climate Action Grant Application Form; if the online application is a barrier, contact youth@cleanfoundation.ca for another submission format.
- Wait for approval and expect to hear back within 1-3 weeks after the application deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline.
- Applicants may be contacted with questions or feedback during review.
- Decisions are communicated within 1 to 3 weeks after the deadline.
- If approved, funds are sent to the teacher or adult mentor.
- A project report must be submitted after the project is completed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Clean Climate Action Grants Program
What is the Clean Climate Action Grants?
Clean Climate Action Grants provide up to $500 or $1,000 for youth-led climate action projects in Nova Scotia. The program supports community-based initiatives such as waste reduction, tree planting, awareness activities, and other climate and environmental projects led by students with adult mentorship.
How much funding can be received?
Clean Climate Action Grants Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Clean Climate Action Grants program?
To be eligible for the Clean Climate Action Grants program, you must:
Nova Scotia youth in grades primary to 12.
An adult mentor aged 19+ must oversee the project.
Applicants may apply individually or as a class.
What expenses are eligible under Clean Climate Action Grants?
Youth-led climate action projects.
Community and school-based environmental initiatives.
Awareness, waste reduction, tree planting, gardening, composting, and ecosystem restoration projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Clean Climate Action Grants?
You can contact Clean Foundation by email at youth@cleanfoundation.ca.
Where is the Clean Climate Action Grants available?
The Clean Climate Action Grants program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Clean Climate Action Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Clean Climate Action Grants is a Grant and Funding