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Climate and Equity Lab Grants - Ontario - Canada
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Climate and Equity Lab Grants

Supports community climate equity solutions for vulnerable populations
Gore Mutual Insurance Company Foundation
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 52,500
Timeline
  • Closing date : August 16, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

This program funds charitable partnerships advancing climate and equity solutions, up to $52,500 per partnership. Supported work focuses on community and place-based initiatives aligned with the levers of change, such as climate resilience, inclusive adaptation, housing innovations, advocacy, or access to affordable insurance.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 52,500 $
  • Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : August 16, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Housing
  • Civic and Advocacy Organizations
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • General public
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Regional

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Community-led climate resilience initiatives aligned with the Climate and Equity Lab levers of change
  • Inclusive municipal climate adaptation approaches
  • Protective and accessible housing innovations
  • Collaborative action and advocacy initiatives related to climate, equity, and poverty intersections
  • Initiatives improving access to affordable insurance for vulnerable populations

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Registered Canadian charities (as lead applicants)
  • Registered Canadian charities (as partners)
  • Registered not-for-profit organizations in Canada (as partners)

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations that are not registered Canadian charities or registered not-for-profit organizations
  • Applicants not applying as a partnership led by a registered Canadian charity

Eligible geographic areas

  • Waterloo Region (Ontario)
  • Greater Toronto Area (Ontario)
  • Lower Mainland, Vancouver (British Columbia)

Processing and Agreement

  • Applicants can expect a decision timeline indicated as December.

Additional information

  • A formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between partner organizations is not required to apply.
  • Total program envelope is $250,000 for five partnerships.
  • An additional Monitoring and Evaluation capacity-building component is included with each partnership award.
  • Decisions are expected in December.

Contacts

purpose@goremutual.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Climate and Equity Lab Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Climate and Equity Lab Grants. 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 Climate and Equity Lab Grants?

This program funds charitable partnerships advancing climate and equity solutions, up to $52,500 per partnership. Supported work focuses on community and place-based initiatives aligned with the levers of change, such as climate resilience, inclusive adaptation, housing innovations, advocacy, or access to affordable insurance.

How much funding can be received?

Climate and Equity Lab Grants Funds up to $52,500 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Climate and Equity Lab Grants program?

To be eligible for the Climate and Equity Lab Grants program, you must: Registered Canadian charity-led partnership Canadian charity and/or nonprofit partner(s) Benefits vulnerable residents in eligible regions

What expenses are eligible under Climate and Equity Lab Grants?

Community-led climate resilience initiatives aligned with the Climate and Equity Lab levers of change Inclusive municipal climate adaptation approaches Protective and accessible housing innovations Collaborative action and advocacy initiatives related to climate, equity, and poverty intersections Initiatives improving access to affordable insurance for vulnerable populations

Who can I contact for more information about the Climate and Equity Lab Grants?

You can contact Gore Mutual Insurance Company Foundation by email at purpose@goremutual.ca.

Where is the Climate and Equity Lab Grants available?

The Climate and Equity Lab Grants program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Climate and Equity Lab Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Climate and Equity Lab Grants is a Grant and Funding

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