Community Climate Action Grants

• Maximum funding per project: $50,000.
• Between 3 to 6 projects will be funded in 2026, subject to City Council budget decisions.
• Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to match the funding with their own funds or in-kind support.

• The project must be led by a registered non-profit society, a registered charity in good standing with the Canada Revenue Agency, or a First Nations Band.
• The project must take place in Vancouver and deliver benefits to the city.
• The project must support one or more focus areas of the Climate Emergency Action Plan or Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and advance climate equity.
• The project duration must be between 1 and 2 years.

Who is eligible?

• Registered non-profit societies
• Registered charities in good standing with the Canadian Revenue Agency
• First Nations Bands

Eligible expenses

• Salaries and wages for personnel involved in project activities.
• Costs for workshops, training sessions, and public education events related to climate action.
• Purchase or rental of equipment and materials required for project implementation, such as supplies for repair clinics or retrofitting.
• Consulting or contractor fees for specialized services (e.g., facilitation, technical assessments, installations).
• Expenses for translation and production of educational materials to support community outreach and participation.
• Transportation and delivery costs, including use of zero-emission vehicles for project activities.
• Outreach and marketing expenses to engage participants and promote project objectives within the community.

Eligible geographic areas

• Companies whose projects take place in Vancouver and benefit the city of Vancouver.

• Direct support for one or more focus areas of the Climate Emergency Action Plan or Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, while advancing climate equity.
• Potential to reduce carbon pollution through sustainable transportation, efficient buildings, renewable energy, and low-carbon building materials.
• Ability to build resilience to climate hazards, such as extreme heat, poor air quality, drought, heavy rain, and sea level rise.
• Incorporation of public education and community involvement in climate solutions.

• A recording of the online information session will be made available for those who cannot attend live.
• Past funded projects are listed as examples on the grant website, which may be useful for inspiration.
• Matching the grant with your own funds or in-kind support is encouraged but not mandatory.