Low Carbon Communities
NS, Canada
Funding for low-carbon solutions projects
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- grant_single|openingDateMay 14, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateJune 22, 2023
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Public administration
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- Government of Nova Scotia
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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.
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Projects eligible for the Low Carbon Communities Program include initiatives that support low-carbon solutions in clean buildings, clean electricity, clean transportation, and education. Applicants can receive funding for projects that promote greenhouse gas reductions and community benefits.
- Testing new ideas in clean energy
- Implementing best practices in sustainable transportation
- Enhancing community education on low-carbon initiatives
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$48,750
Montreal
Bicycle-sharing program for low-carbon transportation
$33,750
Vancouver
Educational workshops on energy efficiency in buildings
$41,250
Toronto
Implementing solar panels on community centers for clean energy
$52,500
Halifax
Testing innovative wind energy solutions
$52,500
Ottawa
Electric vehicle charging stations to promote clean transportation
$45,000
Calgary
Pilot project for biofuel usage in public buses
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- Projects must demonstrate a benefit to communities in Nova Scotia.
- Applicants can be municipalities, First Nations bands or organizations, post-secondary institutions, businesses, and non-profit organizations.
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Eligible organizations for the Low Carbon Communities Program include municipalities, First Nations bands or organizations, post-secondary institutions, businesses, and non-profit organizations in Nova Scotia. They must demonstrate a benefit to communities in Nova Scotia.
- Municipalities
- First Nations bands or organizations
- Post-secondary institutions
- Businesses
- Non-profit organizations
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Eligible expenses for the Low Carbon Communities Program grant include costs related to materials, equipment, labor, and project activities that directly contribute to implementing low-carbon solutions in the categories of clean buildings, clean electricity, clean transportation, and education.
- Materials and supplies
- Equipment purchase or rental
- Labor costs
- Project activities directly related to the low-carbon solutions
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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.
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- Step 1: Review the funding categories and maximum amounts for each category.
- Step 2: Ensure your project aligns with one of the following categories: clean buildings, clean electricity, clean transportation, or education.
- Step 3: Confirm that your project benefits communities in Nova Scotia.
- Step 4: Prepare your expression of interest before the deadline (22 June 2023).
- Step 5: Submit your expression of interest for consideration.
- Step 6: If selected, apply for the grant before the application deadline (29 June 2023).
- Step 7: Upon receiving funding, implement your project according to the grant guidelines.
- Step 8: Complete the project and submit final reports by the project completion and final report deadline (1 August 2024).
Apply to this program
Low Carbon Communities Grant Summary
The Low Carbon Communities (LCC) Program provides funding for community-led projects that promote long-lasting greenhouse gas reductions in Nova Scotia. Eligible projects focus on clean buildings, electricity, transportation, or education, with up to 75% of total project costs covered by the grant, depending on the category.
Low Carbon Communities Grant Description
The Low Carbon Communities (LCC) Program is designed to support innovative initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions within communities in Nova Scotia. The program offers financial support for projects that fall under four main categories: clean buildings, clean electricity, clean transportation, and education.
Projects eligible for funding should aim to test new ideas, apply best practices, increase knowledge, or enhance equity and accessibility in low-carbon solutions. The grant provides up to 75% of the total eligible project costs, with specific maximum funding amounts allocated per category:
- Clean buildings: Up to $75,000
- Clean electricity: Up to $75,000
- Clean transportation: Up to $75,000
- Education: Up to $50,000
Recipients of the grant receive 90% of the funding at the beginning of the project, with the remaining 10% disbursed upon project completion and submission of final reports. The program is open to municipalities, First Nations bands or organizations, post-secondary institutions, businesses, and non-profit organizations that can demonstrate a positive impact on communities in Nova Scotia.
Interested parties can submit an expression of interest by the deadline of 22 June 2023, while the final application deadline is set for 29 June 2023. Completed projects are expected to submit final reports by 1 August 2024. The grant aims to foster sustainability and environmental responsibility while empowering local communities to lead the way towards a low-carbon future.
Through the Low Carbon Communities Program, organizations have the opportunity to drive impactful change by implementing low-carbon solutions that contribute to a greener, more sustainable future for Nova Scotia. The funding provided can support a wide range of projects from energy-efficient building renovations to sustainable transportation initiatives, ultimately helping communities reduce their environmental footprint and mitigate climate change.
