Low Carbon Communities
Overview
Receive up to $75,000 to cover up to 75% of eligible costs for testing new ideas, applying best practices, increasing knowledge or enhancing equity and accessibility in community-led, innovative solutions to create long-lasting greenhouse gas reductions.
At a glance
Funding available
- Increasing community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce the ecological footprint
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Open Date : July 6, 2024
- Closing date : July 22, 2024
Eligible candidates
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Public administration
- Nova Scotia
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- All groups
- Higher Education
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
- Diversity and Inclusion
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
- All structures
- Local
- Municipal
Activities funded
The Low Carbon Communities program funds projects targeting long-lasting greenhouse gas reductions through low-carbon solutions. Eligible projects may focus on innovative approaches and best practices in infrastructure, electricity, and mobility.
- Testing and implementing new ideas for reducing carbon emissions in community settings.
- Applying best practices for enhancing energy efficiency in building operations.
- Increasing knowledge and capacity for clean electricity generation and distribution.
- Promoting clean transportation methods to reduce community-based carbon footprints.
- Expanding clean energy education efforts to build awareness and knowledge capacity.
- Enhancing equity and accessibility within low-carbon solution projects.
Eligibility
Eligibility for the Low Carbon Communities grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and the proposed project's benefit to Nova Scotia communities.
- The applicant must be a municipality, First Nations band or organization, registered non-profit, post-secondary institution, or a business.
- The project must demonstrate a benefit to communities in Nova Scotia.
Who is eligible?
Municipalities, First Nations bands and organizations, registered non-profits, post-secondary institutions and businesses can apply. Projects must demonstrate a benefit to communities in Nova Scotia.Eligible expenses
The Low Carbon Communities Program funds various project activities aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through community-led initiatives. The eligible projects focus on fostering low-carbon solutions across different sectors including infrastructure, education, and technology.
- Testing new ideas for reducing carbon emissions in local communities.
- Applying best practices to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability.
- Increasing community knowledge on low-carbon solutions and practices.
- Enhancing equity and accessibility in implementing low-carbon initiatives.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is specifically targeted towards projects that benefit communities in Nova Scotia. By focusing on this region, the program aims to foster local development and sustainability.
- Communities within Nova Scotia.
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Community Impact: The extent to which the project benefits the community in Nova Scotia.
- Innovation: The degree of innovation and uniqueness in the proposed low-carbon solution.
- Feasibility: The project's likelihood of success and completion within the proposed timeline and budget.
- Partnerships: Collaboration with other organizations or stakeholders to enhance project outcomes.
- Sustainability: The potential for long-lasting greenhouse gas reductions and environmental impact.
How to apply
Expression of Interest
- Prepare a preliminary expression of interest highlighting the project's alignment with funding categories.
- Ensure that the expression of interest is submitted by the deadline of 5 July 2024.
- Await feedback on your expression of interest within 1 to 2 weeks of submission.
Develop Full Application
- Upon a successful expression of interest, proceed to develop a detailed project application.
- Include detailed project plans, budgets, expected outcomes, and community benefits.
- Gather necessary supporting documentation, such as letters of support or partnerships.
Submit Application
- Ensure the completed application is submitted by the application deadline of 22 July 2024.
- Submit through the designated submission method provided by the funding body.
Confirmation of Submission
- Receive confirmation from the program that your full application has been received.
- Keep the confirmation for your records and future reference.
Complete Project and Reporting
- Execute the project according to the approved plan by the completion deadline of 31 October 2025.
- Collect data and outcomes to prepare the final report required by the program.
- Submit the final report at the project’s conclusion to receive the final portion of funding.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The program provides an initial disbursement of 90% of the funding, with the remaining 10% provided after project completion and the submission of final reports.
- The expression of interest review process takes about 1 to 2 weeks.
- Recipients must demonstrate a tangible benefit to communities in Nova Scotia.
