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Climate and Equity Lab Grants
Funding for climate equity partnerships
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 52,500
Timeline
- Closing date : August 16, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports charitable partnerships addressing the effects of climate change on vulnerable populations in the Waterloo Region, the GTA, and the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. It provides funding for community-based solutions aligned with the Climate and Equity Lab’s levers of change, with up to $52,500 per partnership.
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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
- Inclusive municipal climate adaptation approaches
- Protective and accessible housing innovations
- Collaborative action and advocacy
- Access to affordable insurance initiatives
Documents Needed
- Signed letter of interest
- Registered Canadian charity legal name, address, and registration number
- Partner organization legal name, address, and registration number
- Board and leadership team summaries
- Signatures from the president and/or CEO of partner organizations
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered Canadian charities
- Partnerships with registered Canadian charities
- Partnerships with registered not-for-profit organizations
Eligible expenses
- Project delivery costs for community-based initiatives
- Capacity-building support for emerging initiatives
- Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Waterloo Region
- Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
- Lower Mainland, Vancouver
Selection criteria
- Clear alignment with a selected lever of change
- Strong evidence of community need in the target region
- Demonstrated partnership fit and collaboration
- Clear intended outcomes and measurable impact
- Leadership representation of equity-deserving groups
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the letter of interest
- Include the required organizational details, partnership information, leadership summaries, and required statements.
- Step 2: Submit by email
- Send the signed letter of interest to purpose@goremutual.ca.
- Step 3: Await review and decision
- The application will be reviewed internally and applicants will be notified of the results.
Processing and Agreement
- Letters of interest are reviewed internally after submission.
- Applicants are notified of review results and whether they move forward.
- Funding decisions are communicated in December.
- Funds are disbursed after the decision is communicated.
Additional information
- A formal MOU between organizations is not required.
- Selected partnerships receive a monitoring and evaluation capacity-building grant.
- Funding decisions are communicated in December.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Climate and Equity Lab Grants Program
What is the Climate and Equity Lab Grants?
This program supports charitable partnerships addressing the effects of climate change on vulnerable populations in the Waterloo Region, the GTA, and the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. It provides funding for community-based solutions aligned with the Climate and Equity Lab’s levers of change, with up to $52,500 per partnership.
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
Partnership with charities or nonprofits
Project aligned with target communities and climate equity goals
What expenses are eligible under Climate and Equity Lab Grants?
Community-led climate resilience initiatives
Inclusive municipal climate adaptation approaches
Protective and accessible housing innovations
Collaborative action and advocacy
Access to affordable insurance initiatives
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