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Climate and Equity Lab Grants

Q: How much funding can be received?

Climate and Equity Lab Grants Funds up to 52500% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

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

Climate and Equity Lab Grants is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Climate and Equity Lab Grants?

Climate and Equity Lab Grants is funded by Gore Mutual Insurance Company Foundation

Q: 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

Q: 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.

Q: Where is the Climate and Equity Lab Grants available?

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

Last Update: February 3, 2026

ON, Canada

Supports community climate equity solutions for vulnerable populations

Grant and Funding

Gore Mutual Insurance Company Foundation

At a glance

Overview

Eligible projects

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

How to apply

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Contact

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

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

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.

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

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 52,000

Partner-led heat resilience supports for low-income high-rise tenants

$ 52,500

Flood readiness and insurance navigation clinics for vulnerable renters

Documents Needed

Eligibility

Application must be submitted as a partnership led by a registered Canadian charity.
The partner group must include one or more registered Canadian charities and/or registered not-for-profit organizations.
The initiative must primarily benefit vulnerable populations in the Waterloo Region, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and/or the Lower Mainland of Vancouver.
The proposed work must align with one or more “levers of change” identified by the Climate and Equity Lab.

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 expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

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

Selection criteria

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare letter of interest

Draft a letter of interest that includes all required elements specified by the program.
Ensure the letter is signed.

Step 2: Submit by email

Email the signed letter of interest to the program contact.

Step 3: Meet the deadline

Submit the letter of interest by the stated deadline (August 16, 2024).

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

ON, Canada

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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.