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Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 14, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Provides up to $10,000 per year for community-led environmental projects in Red Deer. Supports initiatives aligned with the Environmental Master Plan, including water, waste, energy, ecology, community design, and air.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 14, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-led environmental initiatives.
- Short-term projects completed within one year.
- Longer-term projects delivered over a three-year cycle.
- Projects that support at least one Environmental Master Plan goal.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application.
- Society Annual Return with audited financial statement.
- Application Guide supporting documents, as required by the program.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered not-for-profit societies.
- Organizations serving Red Deer.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals applying on their own.
- Organizations that are not registered not-for-profit societies.
- Applicants not serving Red Deer.
Eligible expenses
- Project delivery costs.
- Materials and supplies, including plants, soil, tools, equipment rentals, and safety equipment.
- Marketing and promotion.
- Education costs.
- Honoraria and insurance.
- Administration or overhead costs, up to 20% of the total budget.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects already underway.
- Costs already covered through other City funding.
- Major structures or non-moveable renovations.
- Capital purchases such as office equipment or furniture.
- Lobbying, advocacy, fundraising, or unrelated expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Red Deer, Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants are notified by email about the decision.
- Successful applicants must complete reporting during the funding period.
- Appeals are possible only for errors in fact or process.
Additional information
- Two funding streams are available: Environmental Investment and Environmental Innovation.
- Applicants may submit more than one application for distinct projects.
- Successful applicants must report on project outcomes.
- Appeals are only considered for errors in fact or process.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Environmental Initiatives Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Environmental Initiatives Grant. 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 Environmental Initiatives Grant?
Provides up to $10,000 per year for community-led environmental projects in Red Deer. Supports initiatives aligned with the Environmental Master Plan, including water, waste, energy, ecology, community design, and air.
How much funding can be received?
Environmental Initiatives Grant Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Environmental Initiatives Grant program?
To be eligible for the Environmental Initiatives Grant program, you must:
Registered not-for-profit society
Serving Red Deer
Project aligned with the Environmental Master Plan
What expenses are eligible under Environmental Initiatives Grant?
Community-led environmental initiatives.
Short-term projects completed within one year.
Longer-term projects delivered over a three-year cycle.
Projects that support at least one Environmental Master Plan goal.
Where is the Environmental Initiatives Grant available?
The Environmental Initiatives Grant program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Environmental Initiatives Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Environmental Initiatives Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Environmental Initiatives Grant?
Environmental Initiatives Grant is funded by City of Red Deer