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Indigenous Climate Action Grants

Supports Indigenous-led climate action for Toronto’s urban Indigenous community
City of Toronto
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 8, 2025
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

The Indigenous Climate Action Grants provide up to $20,000 in funding to support Indigenous-led projects that tackle climate action, share knowledge, and benefit Toronto's Urban Indigenous community. Eligible activities include ecological biodiversity initiatives, climate education workshops, renewable energy projects, waste reduction, water preservation events, and Indigenous-led public art.
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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 : 20,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 8, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • Toronto
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Initiatives focused on Indigenous place-making and enhancing ecological biodiversity.
  • Renewable energy projects and climate education workshops.
  • Public art projects that promote Indigenous climate justice.
  • Programs targeting waste reduction, water preservation, and active transportation.
  • Intergenerational and land-based educational opportunities.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Indigenous-led grassroots groups or collectives
  • Indigenous-led individual/community projects
  • Indigenous-led non-profit organizations
  • Non-Indigenous non-profit organizations with an Indigenous project lead

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit businesses and companies.
  • Organizations conducting fundraising events.
  • Charitable, political, or religious organizations seeking donations.
  • Groups seeking funds for debt repayment or deficit funding.

Eligible expenses

  • Equipment rentals and small equipment purchases (must remain within the community after project completion)
  • Honoraria, food expenses, transit costs, and personal protective gear for volunteers
  • Honoraria for Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and group members
  • Barrier reduction costs for participants (such as childminding, meals, transit)
  • Consultant and staffing fees related to the project
  • Local travel expenses (e.g., Presto tickets, TTC tokens, car-for-hire receipts)
  • Interpretation and translation fees
  • Training and workshop expenses, including facilitation and speaker fees
  • Training expenses (e.g., food handlers training)
  • Communications and promotion (e.g., printing, digital advertising)
  • Permit fees, space rental, and liability insurance for community events and activities
  • Trustee fees (up to 15% of the total project funding)

Eligible geographic areas

  • Applicants must be based in Toronto (M postal code).

Additional information

  • Applicants may only receive one Indigenous Climate Action Grant per calendar year.
  • Projects should conclude by the end of the year following the funding award.
  • Successful applicants are required to attend a reporting circle and submit an expense summary as part of reporting requirements.
  • Trustee organizations may charge a fee up to 15% of the project funding for their services.

Contacts

Miranda.Black@toronto.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Climate Action Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Climate Action Grants. 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 Indigenous Climate Action Grants?

The Indigenous Climate Action Grants provide up to $20,000 in funding to support Indigenous-led projects that tackle climate action, share knowledge, and benefit Toronto's Urban Indigenous community. Eligible activities include ecological biodiversity initiatives, climate education workshops, renewable energy projects, waste reduction, water preservation events, and Indigenous-led public art.

How much funding can be received?

Indigenous Climate Action Grants Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Indigenous Climate Action Grants program?

To be eligible for the Indigenous Climate Action Grants program, you must: Must be an Indigenous-led grassroots group, collective, or non-profit with at least 50% Indigenous leadership, or a non-profit with an Indigenous project lead Applicant organization must be based in Toronto (M postal code) Projects must directly support and benefit Toronto’s Urban Indigenous community

What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Climate Action Grants?

Initiatives focused on Indigenous place-making and enhancing ecological biodiversity. Renewable energy projects and climate education workshops. Public art projects that promote Indigenous climate justice. Programs targeting waste reduction, water preservation, and active transportation. Intergenerational and land-based educational opportunities.

Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Climate Action Grants?

You can contact City of Toronto by email at Miranda.Black@toronto.ca.

Where is the Indigenous Climate Action Grants available?

The Indigenous Climate Action Grants program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Indigenous Climate Action Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Indigenous Climate Action Grants is a Grant and Funding

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