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Local Funding
Last Update: February 4, 2026
Canada
Support for sustainable one-time community projects
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
This funding supports one-time community projects in designated local communities. The maximum funding amount is not specified, and projects must benefit the community and be sustainable after funding ends.
Activities funded
- One-time projects that benefit the community
- Projects designed to be sustainable after the conclusion of funding
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 48,000
Launch a sustainable community tool library with repair workshops
$ 49,500
Deliver home energy-saving retrofits and safety upgrades for vulnerable residents
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The project must provide a clear benefit to the community.
- The project must be a one-time initiative.
- The project must be sustainable after the funding ends.
- The project must be connected to one of Shell Canada’s listed local communities.
Who is eligible?
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
- Not specified by the funding organization
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta: Grande Prairie and area; Strathcona County; Fort Saskatchewan; Sherwood Park; Bruderheim
- British Columbia: Dawson Creek; Chetwynd; Fort St. John; Hudson’s Hope; Tumbler Ridge
- Ontario: Sarnia; Lambton County; St. Clair; Corunna; Mooretown; Walpole Island; Kettle Point; Stoney Point Township; Brockville
Selection criteria
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- Shell Canada supports both local community initiatives and national programs that provide lasting benefits to Canadians.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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