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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports Canada’s transition to a net-zero carbon economy. It funds climate mitigation, equity-focused climate solutions, and climate finance projects, with no maximum funding amount stated.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Public administration
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
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
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Climate mitigation projects in high-emitting sectors.
- Projects that support equity, diversity, and inclusion in climate action.
- Climate finance projects in the Canadian financial sector.
Documents Needed
- Short-form application
- Detailed application, if invited
- Budget template in Excel
- Supplementary materials, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Non-profit organizations
- Municipalities
- Other eligible organizations working in Canada
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations, except in rare cases.
- Organizations or projects based outside Canada.
- Private schools.
- Projects mainly for academic research.
- Projects mainly for religious or partisan political activities.
Eligible expenses
- Project costs for multi-year climate initiatives.
- Budgeted revenues and expenses for the proposed work.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General fundraising campaigns and fundraising salaries.
- Deficit reduction or operating shortfalls.
- Partisan political activities and religious activities.
- Basic research, nature-based solutions, and projects outside Canada.
- Construction, renovation, or purchase of buildings.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Stage 1 is reviewed first to assess alignment with funding priorities.
- Applicants are usually informed about Stage 2 eligibility within about one month.
- If invited, Stage 2 is reviewed, followed by due diligence.
- Final funding decisions are made by the Board.
- The full process can take four to six months or longer.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- A short-form application is the first stage for focus area funding.
- Applicants may be invited to a detailed second-stage proposal.
- Virtual office hours are available for project-fit questions.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Climate focus area Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Climate focus area. 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 focus area?
This program supports Canada’s transition to a net-zero carbon economy. It funds climate mitigation, equity-focused climate solutions, and climate finance projects, with no maximum funding amount stated.
Who is eligible for the Climate focus area program?
To be eligible for the Climate focus area program, you must:
Aligned with a focus area
Project must be in Canada
Submitted through the portal
What expenses are eligible under Climate focus area?
Climate mitigation projects in high-emitting sectors.
Projects that support equity, diversity, and inclusion in climate action.
Climate finance projects in the Canadian financial sector.
Who can I contact for more information about the Climate focus area?
You can contact The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation (MCF) or by phone at 514 288-2133.
Where is the Climate focus area available?
The Climate focus area program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Climate focus area a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Climate focus area is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Climate focus area?
Climate focus area is funded by The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation (MCF)