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Corporate Grants Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

Corporate Grants Program Funds up to 20000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Corporate Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Corporate Grants Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Corporate Grants Program?

Corporate Grants Program is funded by Patagonia

Q: Who is eligible for the Corporate Grants Program program?

To be eligible for the Corporate Grants Program program, you must: • Small grassroots activist organization • Environmental protection focus • Measurable project plan

Q: Where is the Corporate Grants Program available?

The Corporate Grants Program program is available across Canada.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Canada

Supports bold environmental activism for lasting change

Grant and Funding

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Minimum amount : 5,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Other services (except public administration)

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Environment

Target groups

General public

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

National

Overview

Provides up to $20,000 to support small, grassroots environmental organizations. Funds bold direct-action campaigns with measurable goals to protect habitats and frontline communities in the US and Canada.

Activities funded

Direct-action environmental campaigns to preserve and protect the environment.
Initiatives protecting local habitats through bold, original actions.
Projects supporting frontline communities through environmental protection actions.
Strategic multipronged campaigns addressing root causes of environmental problems.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 19,500

Frontline air-quality campaign using monitoring and direct action to change bylaws

$ 18,000

Direct-action watershed protection campaign combining GIS evidence and rapid mobilization

Documents Needed

Eligibility

Be a small, grassroots activist organization.
Focus on preserving and protecting the environment.
Work strategically on multipronged campaigns (including direct action).
Propose projects with specific goals, objectives, and action plans.
Include measurable outcomes and methods to evaluate success.

Who is eligible?

Small, grassroots environmental activist organizations
Local groups protecting habitats and frontline communities

Who is not eligible

Organizations not invited to apply (program currently by invitation only)

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Canada
United States

Selection criteria

Commitment to long-term change and addressing root causes.
Bold, provocative direct-action agenda.
Strategic, multipronged campaign approach.
Clear goals, objectives, and action plan.
Quantifiable outcomes and evaluation measures.

Processing and Agreement

Additional information

The program is currently by invitation only.
There is an option to “Recommend an Organization” via the program website.
Only one proposal per organization is accepted per fiscal year (May 1 to April 30).

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Corporate Grants Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Corporate Grants Program. 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.