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Iris Energy Community Grants Program
Last Update: March 4, 2026
British Columbia, Canada
Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
Grant and Funding
Overview
The program provides up to $10,000 per application to support local initiatives that benefit the community. Eligible activities align with community participation, sustainability, safety, diversity, technology for community benefit, and STEM learning.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Integrate new technologies
Increasing community impact
Reduce the ecological footprint
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Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Education
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Activities funded
- Projects that increase community participation and pride (e.g., volunteer awards, community space enhancements, local festivals, heritage preservation)
- Community sustainability initiatives (e.g., renewable energy use, energy efficiency, carbon reduction, recycling, school education programs, community gardens)
- Community safety and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., neighbourhood watch, community health initiatives, safety improvements to local amenities)
- Programs that promote diversity in the community
- Programs that use innovative technology for community benefit and/or improve local STEM participation (including trades)
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 9,800
Deliver youth STEM workshops combining coding, electronics, and community safety training
$ 9,950
Improve community space with LED upgrades, safety equipment, and energy education
Eligibility
- The initiative must benefit the local community.
- The project must align with at least one program priority area (community participation, sustainability, safety, diversity, technology for community benefit, or STEM participation).
- The applicant must be an organization or community group located within an eligible area.
Who is eligible?
- Organizations
- Community groups
Eligible expenses
- First aid equipment
- Safety improvements to local amenities (e.g., enhanced lighting)
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Prince George (British Columbia)
- District of Mackenzie (British Columbia)
Processing and Agreement
- Iris Energy will endeavour to notify successful applicants within eight weeks of the application closing date.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted annually during set intake windows for each eligible area.
- Successful applicants are expected to be notified within eight weeks after the application closing date.
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