Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP)

• Total program budget is $102,000 annually.
• Grants range from $200 to $10,500 per project.
• Average funding is approximately $3,200 per project.
• Applicants must contribute at least 33% of the total project value through funds or in-kind contributions; CEPGP funding can cover up to 67% of project costs.

• The applicant must be a community association, community group, youth group, school council/parent association, or industry and trade association.
• The organization must be based in Ottawa and operate on a not-for-profit basis.
• Only one application per organization is permitted per year.
• Organizations must contribute at least 33% of the project's value through funds or in-kind contributions.
• Applicants must have appropriate commercial general liability insurance if approved for funding.

Who is eligible?

• Community associations
• Community groups
• Youth groups
• School councils/parent associations
• Industry and trade associations

Who is not eligible

• For-profit organizations and businesses
• Individuals (non-organizational applicants)
• Government agencies
• Organizations with political affiliations
• Organizations with an active CEPGP-funded project

Eligible expenses

• Costs associated with the implementation of small-scale community initiatives promoting environmental sustainability, excluding capital assets, furniture, and regular operating expenses.
• Valuation of volunteer work and in-kind contributions in the project budget.

Eligible geographic areas

• Organizations based in Ottawa

• Eligibility of the organization.
• Completeness of the application.
• Contribution to an environmentally sustainable Ottawa.
• Quality of the project description, timeline, and budget.
• Permission from property owner (if applicable).

• Successful applicants are required to carry commercial general liability insurance.
• If the project is located on property not owned by the applicant, a letter of consent from the property owner is necessary.
• Applicants must contribute at least 33% of the total project value through funds or in-kind contributions.
• Projects must be completed within one year and no later than June 30, 2026.