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Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)
The program funds Manitoba climate change resiliency projects
Latest source updateLast Update: August 31, 2026Latest change: The Climate Action Fund Applicant Guide now shows revised application instructions, updated eligibility and project scope, and changed funding and timing terms.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 31, 2026
Latest change: The Climate Action Fund Applicant Guide now shows revised application instructions, updated eligibility and project scope, and changed funding and timing terms.
Climate Action Fund guide revised
The Climate Action Fund Applicant Guide now directs applicants to submit the PDF application form by email to ccinfo@gov.mb.ca with the subject line “Climate Action Fund INTAKE Your Name,” and says a receipt email will be sent within two business days. It also updates the application framework to require a workplan, project team and capacity details, risk identification and mitigation, and a project budget, while adding that additional funding confirmation may be needed before a grant funding agreement is signed. The guide revises applicant and project rules to emphasize climate action, climate adaptation, and renewable energy, adds First Nations and Indigenous governments to the eligible applicant wording, sets a $20,000 planning limit for municipalities, Northern Affairs Communities and First Nations, and adds academic research activities to the ineligible list. Funding timing and conditions also changed, including eligible expenditure dates of April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028 and upd
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
The Climate Action Fund, administered by Manitoba’s department of Environment and Climate Change, offers up to $150,000 in grant funding to support projects that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance climate resiliency, and increase the use of affordable and clean energy technologies in Manitoba. Eligible activities include innovative clean technology projects, climate adaptation plans, and the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Social economy enterprise
- 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
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Business Associations
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Projects that directly reduce greenhouse gas emissions or enable future climate actions reasonably expected to reduce emissions
- Projects that enhance resilience to climate-related impacts
- Projects that improve the resilience of the built environment, restore or safeguard critical and natural infrastructure, or support natural areas including land and water systems, wildlife, and plant species
- Projects that facilitate the adoption of renewable energy technologies in Manitoba, including the deployment or development of renewable and low-emission energy systems
- For municipalities, Northern Affairs Communities, and First Nations, development of climate adaptation plans or net-zero plans that support climate action
Documents Needed
- PDF CAF Application Form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated non-profit organizations
- Academic or educational institutions
- Manitoba municipalities, Northern Affairs Communities, Indigenous communities or organizations, and First Nations and Indigenous governments
- Businesses, including social enterprises, registered with the Province of Manitoba
- Applicants active and established in Manitoba for at least one year before applying
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Crown corporations
- Federal government departments or agencies
- Provincial government departments or agencies
- Watershed districts
Eligible expenses
- Staffing and human resource expenditures directly related to the project
- Material and supply costs, plus vehicle rental and operation costs
- Training fees and expenses directly related to project implementation
- Management and professional service costs, such as accounting, communications, and design
- Administrative and overhead costs up to ten per cent of total grant value, plus other direct and necessary costs accepted by Environment and Climate Change
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Municipal core services, operating services, and capital priorities covered by existing Manitoba operating grants and capital funding to municipalities
- Projects related to enforcement or compliance with legislation, regulations, or municipal by-laws; activities required by law; and academic research activities
- Programs, activities, and projects already planned or funded provincially or through provincial Crown corporations or related funding sources
- Funding for electric or hybrid vehicles, and large capital fossil fuel projects that switch to renewable energy sources including electricity, biomass, and solar
- Ineligible expenditures include proposal drafting costs, debt reduction costs, legal fees, major capital assets, conference costs, hospitality and travel beyond Manitoba government guidelines, and expenditures covered by other funding sources
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is available to entities active and with established operations specifically in Manitoba. The fund is tailored to businesses, communities, and organizations within this provincial jurisdiction to foster regional climate action.
- Incorporated within the Province of Manitoba.
- Operating actively in Manitoba for at least one year before application.
Selection criteria
- Project scope: the application must clearly describe the project’s primary outcomes and alignment with one or more Fund priorities.
- Project workplan: the application must include clear objectives, activities, timelines, and deliverables showing how meaningful outcomes will be achieved.
- Organizational capacity: the application must identify the project team and demonstrate the roles, experience, and skills needed to deliver the project successfully.
- Risk identification and mitigation: the application must explain key risks, their effects on timeline and budget, and how they will be monitored, managed, and mitigated.
- Budget and, if relevant, collaboration and partnerships: the application must include a clear budget demonstrating implementation capacity and describe partnerships that strengthen impact, sustainability, or reach.
How to apply
- Complete the PDF CAF Application Form located on the Manitoba Grants Online site.
- Submit the completed application form by email to ccinfo@gov.mb.ca using the subject line Climate Action Fund INTAKE Your Name.
- Ensure the application is received by the date posted to the Manitoba Grants Online website.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants will receive an email indicating receipt of submission within two business days.
- Only eligible applications received during the declared intake period will be assessed, and all applications will first be screened against the basic eligibility criteria.
- Eligible applications are assessed by the Climate Action and Energy Innovation Division, with support from an inter-departmental technical advisory committee if required.
- If approved, the applicant must provide letters or other documentation confirming any additional sources of funding before signing a grant funding agreement, which will outline the terms and conditions of the grant.
- Applicants will be notified by email of the selection decision; decisions are final, there is no appeal process, and approved projects are funded subject to the availability of funds.
Additional information
Additional information for the grant application process includes several important considerations for prospective applicants:
- The grant emphasizes collaboration; thus, forming strategic partnerships with local experts and community leaders is encouraged to maximize project outcomes.
- It is crucial for applicants to demonstrate their project's contribution to the Fund's priorities as applications are assessed competitively based on their alignment with these goals.
- Applicants can submit up to three different projects, but only one project per organization will be funded per intake period.
- A confirmation ID will be provided once the application is successfully submitted online, which should be retained for records.
- Grant funding agreements outline specific conditions including project deliverables, funding constraints, and reporting requirements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF) Program
What is the Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)?
The Climate Action Fund, administered by Manitoba’s department of Environment and Climate Change, offers up to $150,000 in grant funding to support projects that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance climate resiliency, and increase the use of affordable and clean energy technologies in Manitoba. Eligible activities include innovative clean technology projects, climate adaptation plans, and the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
How much funding can be received?
Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF) program?
To be eligible for the Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF) program, you must:
The applicant must be incorporated as a non-profit organization, academic institution, Manitoba municipality, Northern Affairs Community, Indigenous community or organization, or business registered with the Province of Manitoba.
Applicants must have been active and operational in Manitoba for at least one year prior to applying.
Individuals, Crown corporations, federal and provincial government departments or agencies, and watershed districts are ineligible for this fund.
What expenses are eligible under Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)?
Projects that directly reduce greenhouse gas emissions or enable future climate actions reasonably expected to reduce emissions
Projects that enhance resilience to climate-related impacts
Projects that improve the resilience of the built environment, restore or safeguard critical and natural infrastructure, or support natural areas including land and water systems, wildlife, and plant species
Projects that facilitate the adoption of renewable energy technologies in Manitoba, including the deployment or development of renewable and low-emission energy systems
For municipalities, Northern Affairs Communities, and First Nations, development of climate adaptation plans or net-zero plans that support climate action
Who can I contact for more information about the Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)?
You can contact Government of Manitoba by email at ccinfo@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 204-945-7246.
Where is the Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF) available?
The Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF) program is available the province of Manitoba.