Services
Expertises
Resources
Who we are
Contact us
FR
IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program - Canada
Open
Source verified August 10, 2026

IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program

Support for mining-affected communities in the U.S. and Canada
Offered by
Western Mining Action Network (WMAN)
Official source: miningactionnetwork.org
Latest source update
Last Update: August 10, 2026
Latest change: The Mining Mini-Grant Program guidelines now show new intake windows, added applicant exclusions, and updated contact names.
View change
Mining Mini-Grant guidelines updated
The IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program guidelines were updated to show three intake windows: Jan 1–Feb 1, May 1–June 1, and Sept 1–Oct 1, with funding decisions now announced about 6 weeks after the deadline. The eligibility section now excludes organizations with budgets over $500,000 and for-profit organizations, and the contact list now omits Sayokla Williams from the emergency and general contact information.
Funding available
$ 4,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Non-profit community-based grassroots groups directly affected by mining

See full eligibility

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.
/100
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 $
  • Minimum amount : 4,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
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
  • Environment
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Regional
  • National

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Work that directly addresses hard rock, mineral, or metals mining issues, including legacy, closed, and abandoned mine issues
  • Organizing, education, and outreach for a specific mining campaign
  • Development of materials, media development, and reports for a specific mining campaign
  • Travel, mailings, interns, and consultants for a specific mining campaign

Documents Needed

  • Organization contact information
  • Brief organization summary
  • Brief project summary
  • Project description
  • Planned use of mini-grant funds

Official resources

Official page

IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program

Program guide

wman minigrant guidelines

Application form

IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Application

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Non-profit community-based grassroots groups directly affected by mining
  • Tribal/First Nations/Indigenous communities
  • Regional or national organizations in the U.S. and Canada working on mining-specific issues
  • Registered or unregistered organizations

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
  • Development of materials, media development, and reports
  • Travel and mailings
  • Interns and consultants

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Oil, gas, pipelines, fracking, or tar sands issues
  • Aggregates, quarries, gravel, sand, or cement issues
  • Work or organizations outside of the U.S. and Canada
  • General operating expenses including rent and utilities
  • Staff salaries above 10% of the total grant amount

Eligible geographic areas

  • The U.S.
  • Canada

Selection criteria

  • Priority is given to Tribal/First Nations/Indigenous communities and non-profit community-based grassroots groups directly affected by mining.
  • We strive to award at least 50% of the Mini-Grants to Indigenous-led organizations.
  • Secondarily, proposals from regional or national organizations in the U.S. and Canada working on mining-specific issues are funded.
  • Priority is given to applicants with an organizational or mining-specific program budget under $75,000 U.S.

How to apply

  • Submit the application online in a Google Survey at www.miningactionnetwork.org.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applicants will be notified of the funding decision approximately 6 weeks after the deadline
  • Within twelve months of receiving the IEN-WMAN Mini-Grant, recipients shall submit a short grant report
  • A group will not be considered for future grants until a grant report is submitted

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.

Contacts

info@miningactionnetwork.org

Availability timeline

2026
grant_availability|periodsCount

Frequently Asked Questions about the IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program Program

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.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

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: Project-specific requests tied to a specific mining campaign Work that directly addresses hard rock, mineral, or metals mining issues Fiscal sponsorship is required if the applicant lacks a tax ID number or bank account under its organization name

What expenses are eligible under IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program?

Work that directly addresses hard rock, mineral, or metals mining issues, including legacy, closed, and abandoned mine issues Organizing, education, and outreach for a specific mining campaign Development of materials, media development, and reports for a specific mining campaign Travel, mailings, interns, and consultants for a specific mining campaign

Who can I contact for more information about the IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program?

You can contact Western Mining Action Network (WMAN) by email at info@miningactionnetwork.org.

Where is the IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program available?

The IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program program is available across Canada.