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EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience
Community-led climate justice education funding
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 175,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports community-led education projects that advance environmental justice and climate resilience. Grants can reach up to C$175,000 for initiatives on climate adaptation, clean energy, conservation, restoration, and traditional ecological knowledge.
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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
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 175,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community education programs on environmental justice and climate adaptation
- Projects addressing extreme weather impacts
- Projects supporting clean energy transition
- Conservation and restoration initiatives
- Projects using traditional ecological knowledge and food sovereignty approaches
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Project budget worksheet in Excel
- Work plan with objectives and results
- Project summary and implementation timeline
- Support letter, if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit organizations and NGOs
- Civil society groups
- Environmental groups
- Community-based associations
- Faith-based organizations, tribal nations, Indigenous Peoples and communities
Who is not eligible
- Businesses
- Private individuals
- Universities and academic or public research institutions
- Municipal, provincial/state, territorial, and federal governments
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits
- Equipment and supplies
- Travel, within the program limit
- Consultant services
- Overhead and other project costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities normally the responsibility of government, such as roads or sewage treatment plants
- Motor vehicles, property, or land purchases
- Renovations
- Legal actions
- Planning-only projects, beautification-only projects, lobbying, and regular organizational campaigns
- Projects outside Canada, Mexico, and the United States
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Mexico
- United States
- North America, including all territories
Processing and Agreement
- The Secretariat screens applications for eligibility and completeness.
- A Selection Committee reviews shortlisted proposals.
- The CEC Council approves the final projects.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement before funds are released.
- Payments depend on progress reports and financial statements.
Additional information
- Only one proposal per organization per country.
- Letters of support are required if the applicant is not based in the project community.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement before funding is released.
- Final reports are publicly available on the CEC website.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience. 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 EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience?
Supports community-led education projects that advance environmental justice and climate resilience. Grants can reach up to C$175,000 for initiatives on climate adaptation, clean energy, conservation, restoration, and traditional ecological knowledge.
How much funding can be received?
EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience Funds up to $175,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience program?
To be eligible for the EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience program, you must:
Community-based organization
Project in Canada, Mexico, or the United States
Community-led project with local involvement
What expenses are eligible under EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience?
Community education programs on environmental justice and climate adaptation
Projects addressing extreme weather impacts
Projects supporting clean energy transition
Conservation and restoration initiatives
Projects using traditional ecological knowledge and food sovereignty approaches
Who can I contact for more information about the EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience?
You can contact Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) by email at ej4climate@cec.org or by phone at none.
Where is the EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience available?
The EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience program is available across Canada.
Is the EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience a grant, loan, or tax credit?
EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience is a Partnering and Collaboration