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IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program
Funding for mining-impacted communities
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides $4,000 USD mini-grants to support communities affected by mining in the U.S. and Canada. It funds projects that address mining impacts through environmental, legal, technical, outreach, and community-based work.
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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
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects addressing hard rock, mineral, or metals mining impacts
- Environmental and social impact assessment work
- Community organizing, education, and outreach
- Development of materials, reports, and media
- Travel, meetings, and project-specific consulting support
Documents Needed
- Organization contact information
- Brief organization summary
- Brief project summary
- Project description
- Planned use of mini-grant funds
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit grassroots community organizations
- Indigenous communities, Tribal groups, and First Nations
- Regional or national organizations in the U.S. and Canada
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Organizations outside the U.S. and Canada
- Projects related to oil, gas, pipelines, fracking, or tar sands
- Projects related to aggregates, quarries, gravel, sand, or cement
Eligible expenses
- Scientific, technical, or legal assistance
- Outreach, education, and public awareness activities
- Reports, briefs, and information-sharing materials
- Travel and mailings
- Interns, consultants, and limited staff compensation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Oil, gas, pipelines, fracking, or tar sands-related work
- Aggregates, quarries, gravel, sand, or cement-related work
- Projects or organizations outside the U.S. and Canada
- General operating expenses such as rent and utilities
- Staff salaries above 10% of the total grant amount
Eligible geographic areas
- The United States
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the submission deadline.
- Applicants are notified of the funding decision within 4-5 weeks.
- Successful applicants receive funding through the program’s agreement process.
- Previous grantees must submit a report before being considered again.
Additional information
- Applicants may receive only one grant per 12-month cycle.
- Emergency assistance may be available on a case-by-case basis.
- Previous grantees must submit a report before reapplying.
- Fiscal sponsorship may be needed if the applicant does not have a tax ID or bank account.
Frequently Asked Questions about the IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant 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.
What is the IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program?
This program provides $4,000 USD mini-grants to support communities affected by mining in the U.S. and Canada. It funds projects that address mining impacts through environmental, legal, technical, outreach, and community-based work.
How much funding can be received?
IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program Funds up to $4,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program program, you must:
Non-profit or grassroots group
Mining-impacted community project
U.S. or Canada
What expenses are eligible under IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program?
Projects addressing hard rock, mineral, or metals mining impacts
Environmental and social impact assessment work
Community organizing, education, and outreach
Development of materials, reports, and media
Travel, meetings, and project-specific consulting support
Who can I contact for more information about the IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program?
You can contact Western Mining Action Network (WMAN).
Where is the IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program available?
The IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program program is available across Canada.
Is the IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program is a Grant and Funding